Press Release -  4.10.2007


Delaware State Representative Vince A. Lofink, R-Caravel Farms, Joined the DSPC Board of Directors

Wilmington, Del., April 10, 2007 The Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) has recently welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors - Delaware State Representative Vince A. Lofink R-Caravel Farms.
 

Representative Lofink has served in the General Assembly since 1990. He has chaired the House Education Committee since the beginning of the current legislative session, and most recently was appointed as the Co-Chair of the Bond Bill Committee. Also, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Labor Committee, and is a member of the Gaming &
Pari-Mutuels, House Rules, and Veterans Affairs committees.
 


Representative Vince A. Lofink

 

An accomplished public servant and a dedicated educator, Representative Lofink brings a wealth of business, legislative and labor experience to the DSPC board. Since 1995, Representative Lofink has been the School-to-Work Coordinator for the NCCVo-Tech School District. In this capacity, he has organized and facilitated technical training opportunities with Delaware-based companies, including the Port of Wilmington for 11th grade vocational students. Under his direction these students are able to improve their professional skills, enjoy a seamless integration into the workforce after graduation and take advantage of a solid head start in their future careers. Previously, Representative Lofink worked for Chrysler in Newark as an industrial engineer, and as a financial systems analyst with International Platex in Dover. He also taught economics and marketing at Goldey Beacom, and marketing at Wilmington College.

"I welcome Representative Lofink to the DSPC board," said DSPC Executive Director, Gene Bailey. "With his commitment to public service, years of legislative experience, his strong business and labor background, and his leadership as co-chair of the Bond Bill Committee, Representative Lofink's counsel and support  will be invaluable to the DSPC as we continue to grow the Port and provide an excellent workplace with good paying jobs for many, many Delawareans," added Bailey.

Representative Lofink holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from LaSalle University, and a M.B.A. from the University of Delaware.

About the Port of Wilmington, Delaware
Founded in 1923, the Port of Wilmington is an important asset for the local and regional economy, generating more than 5,800 jobs and contributing over $25 million in annual tax revenues to state and local government.  The Port is owned and operated by the Diamond State Port Corporation, a corporation of the State of Delaware.

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