SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, La. — Brian Crawford was sworn in as the newest member of the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission. Crawford was appointed by the Bossier City Council to replace retiring commissioner Bill Altimus.
Crawford currently serves as Senior Vice-President with Willis Knighton Health. He has his Masters in Industrial Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a Masters in Health Administration from LSU Shreveport. He has a long history of public service in northwest Louisiana. He is the former fire chief for Shreveport and Plano, Texas. He later moved into Government Plaza as Assistant Chief Administrative Officer and later became Chief Administrative Officer.
“I am honored to join the Caddo-Bossier Parishes Port Commission and excited to drive growth and development of this vital economic hub. With a strong foundation in regional collaboration, I look forward to working alongside my fellow commissioners to create new opportunities for our community, by helping to create well-paying jobs that will empower local families and strengthen the economic future of Caddo and Bossier Parishes.”
“The Port Commission is excited to welcome Brian to our team,” said Port Commission President Joshua Williams. “He is joining the commission at an exciting time as we begin to expand our footprint to the west side of Highway 1. His knowledge of the area will be invaluable during our expansion and as we welcome new tenants to the Port complex.”