PORT ALLEN — The Port of Greater Baton Rouge announced the appointment of
three new directors who will strengthen the organization’s leadership team and support its
continued growth and strategic priorities.

Tim Pinter will serve as director of business development, Melissa Folse as director of corporate & legal affairs, and Candace L. Griffin as director of communications & grants.

Pinter’s appointment follows Greg Johnson’s previously announced promotion to
executive director. Johnson, who served as deputy director while also overseeing
business development, helped advance key initiatives that Pinter will continue to build
upon.

Folse will succeed Steve Glusman, who is retiring after more than 40 years of service
to PGBR, including his work as outside counsel and, for the past 11 years, as general
counsel. Griffin’s appointment further strengthens the organization’s communications
and stakeholder engagement efforts while expanding its focus on identifying grant
funding opportunities to support strategic investments and future growth.

Pinter will lead the Port’s business development efforts, focusing on cultivating
strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities for growth, and strengthening
relationships with stakeholders and industry partners. He brings more than 20 years of experience in operations, logistics, international trade, and business development. Before assuming this role, Pinter served in several high-level stevedoring and logistics roles, overseeing both domestic and international operations.

Pinter’s appointment provides continuity in business development leadership following Johnson’s promotion to executive director. As deputy director, Johnson also oversaw the department’s activities and initiatives, establishing a foundation for continued progress under the organization’s new leadership structure.

Folse will oversee the PGBR’s corporate and legal affairs, including legal strategy, regulatory compliance, contract review, governance, and risk management. She brings more than a decade of experience in the port industry, having held legal and leadership positions with the Port of South Louisiana, Plaquemines Port, and private-sector organizations. Her expertise spans governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, public policy, and strategic planning.

Folse is committed to supporting economic development across Louisiana’s port system
and advancing the maritime industry through effective leadership, collaboration, and
sound legal and strategic guidance.

She will succeed Glusman as the Port’s general counsel. His longstanding service
has provided invaluable legal guidance and institutional knowledge to the
organization.

Griffin will lead the PGBR’s communications strategy and oversee media relations, crisis
communications, public relations, digital communications, and stakeholder engagement.
She will also lead efforts to identify and pursue grant funding opportunities that support
infrastructure improvements, economic development, and other strategic priorities.

Griffin brings extensive experience in public relations and grant-related work. She served
for 11 years as deputy director of the Ports Association of Louisiana and spent 14 years
operating her own public relations consulting firm. Her background provides a strong
foundation for advancing the Port’s public image, strengthening relationships with
stakeholders, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with the community, industry
partners, and government agencies. In addition to leading communications initiatives,
Griffin will focus on identifying funding opportunities that support the Port’s long-term
growth, infrastructure needs, and competitiveness.