The Port of Oakland named Robert Bernardo its Acting Communications Director beginning Nov. 10. Mr. Bernardo, the Port’s Media/Public Relations Manager, replaces Communications Director Mike Zampa who retires next month, the company said in its release.
Mr. Bernardo will manage a three-person staff responsible for internal, external and executive communications, the Port said. He is an 18-year veteran of the Port who joined in 2002 as a community relations officer. He formerly worked in hi-tech public relations.
Mr. Zampa retires after six years at the Port and 47 years in communications management.
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The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland Seaport, Oakland International Airport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront including Jack London Square. The Port's 5-year strategic plan - Growth with Care - pairs business expansion with community benefits, envisioning more jobs and economic stimulus as the Port grows. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 84,000 jobs.