This week on Direct Line Live (March 19, 2025), we are honored to welcome Jim Ports, a seasoned leader in Maryland’s government, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. With an extensive career spanning multiple leadership roles, Ports has served on the Governor’s Executive Council and held key positions in subcabinets related to commerce, infrastructure, and international affairs. His expertise has shaped Maryland’s transportation landscape as Chair of the Maryland Transportation Authority, Maryland Aviation Commission, and Maryland Port Commission.
A dedicated public servant, Ports previously represented Baltimore County and Baltimore City in the Maryland House of Delegates (1991-2003), rising to Minority Whip and playing a crucial role in transportation, taxation, and economic development policy. His tenure in public service includes leadership roles in the Maryland Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Harford Transit.
Beyond transportation, Ports has been a champion of cybersecurity, economic development, environmental policy, and public-private partnerships. His extensive involvement in advisory committees, commissions, and task forces underscores his commitment to advancing Maryland’s infrastructure, economic growth, and public safety.
Join us as we sit down with Jim Ports to discuss his remarkable career, his insights on Maryland’s future, and his thoughts on the key challenges facing the state today. Tune in to Direct Line Live—you won’t want to miss this conversation!
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