William R. Martyn has been appointed commodity director-grain for Dravo Mechling Corporation, one of the nation's largest barge line operations. He will be filling a newly created position at Dravo Mechling. In announcing this appointment, Peter K. Sour, vice president-sales for Dravo Mechling, said that Mr. Martyn's assumption of this new position underscores the importance that Dravo Mechling attaches to providing a high level of service to the grain market.
Mr. Martyn's most recent assignment with Dravo Mechling was as landing superintendent at Dravo Mechling's New Orleans Landing. He joined Dravo Mechling in 1975 as a field service representative, and was appointed superintendent of the New Orleans Landing in 1979. Prior to joining Dravo Mechling, Mr. Martyn was president of Carter Tug Service in Peoria, Ill., where he dealt extensively with Illinois River grain elevator operations.