Crowley Shipping has announced new leadership appointments aimed at supporting its advanced energy transportation and microgrid development operations in the U.S. and throughout the Americas.<\/p>\n
Jackie Gonsalez has been named vice president of advanced energy in the company\u2019s Shipping business unit. In this role, Gonsalez will lead Crowley\u2019s strategic initiatives in liquified natural gas (LNG) distribution and microgrid development, with a focus on Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and other high-growth markets. A proven leader within Crowley, Gonsalez brings deep operational insight and a track record of success, most recently serving as vice president of commercial operations for the shipping business unit, and previously as vice president for business development for the Crowley Logistics business unit.<\/p>\n
In addition, Tucker Gilliam, vice president of fleet operations, will expand his leadership responsibilities to include LNG bunkering and bulk distribution. This includes managing Crowley\u2019s bunker barge\u00a0Progress<\/a><\/em>, the largest LNG bunkering barge in North America, as well as its U.S.-flagged LNG carrier\u00a0American Energy<\/em>, which is dedicated to serving Puerto Rico. This is in addition to his current role overseeing the company\u2019s commercial and government deep-draft ship management business line. Gilliam\u2019s extensive maritime expertise provides crucial capabilities as Crowley\u2019s growth in LNG services continues to rapidly expand.<\/p>\n \u201cThese key appointments reflect our strategic focus on accelerating growth in advanced energy solutions and LNG transportation,\u201d said James C. Fowler, senior vice president and general manager of Crowley Shipping. \u201cJackie and Tucker\u2019s industry knowledge and growth-oriented mindsets will be instrumental as we deliver new innovations and value through our advanced energy distribution and microgrid capabilities for our customers and the communities in which we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to the operation of\u00a0Progress\u00a0<\/em>and the\u00a0American Energy<\/em>, Crowley\u2019s expansion of LNG-related operations includes deployment of U.S.- and foreign-flagged LNG-powered containerships, management of LNG truck loading and ISO container delivery facilities, and the development of LNG-powered microgrids in the Caribbean. These initiatives reflect the company\u2019s long-term strategy to deliver more efficient and reliable energy solutions and reinforce its role as a leader in supporting the energy expansion in the U.S., as well as the Caribbean and Central America.<\/p>\n The post Crowley appoints leaders to advance energy, LNG microgrids<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/crowley.png?resize=600%2C480&ssl=1\")
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