Operations



The Operations division of the Port is comprised of the Engineering, Security, and Police departments. 

  • VPA Engineering Site
  • Virginia Port Authority 2040 Master Plan



  • The VPA Engineering department is responsible for the implementation of plans and specifications for the long-term growth of the Port which includes the renovation of existing facilities as well as the development of new facilities. The complete renewal of NIT to a state of the art container terminal in the past several years is a paradigm of facility renovation, and the development proposed fourth marine terminal at Craney Island will add tremendous growth potential.

    Engineering Contacts

    Chief Engineer
    Kevin P. Abt, P.E.
    Phone: (757) 683-2139
    Email: kabt@portofvirginia.com  

    Port Development Project Manager
    Andy Kondysar, P.E.
    Phone: (757) 683-9902
    Email: akondysar@portofvirginia.com

    Executive Assistant to Jeff Florin
    Michelle Wallace
    Phone: (757) 683-2153
    Email: mwallace@portofvirginia.com


    Security Contacts

    Director of Security
    Ed Merkle
    Phone: (757) 683-2199
    Email: emerkle@portofvirginia.com

    Executive Assistant to Ed Merkle
    Rebecca Killen
    Phone: (757) 683-2124
    Email: rkillen@portofvirginia.com