Speaker List

Aimee Andres

Executive Director

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT)

Executive Director of the Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT). Aimee has extensive contact with the members of the Association in order to identify points of interest or concern and to optimize their benefits. Representing the interests of members in each river basin, she encourages continued cooperation with local, state and federal authorities, as well as other waterway associations to promote the value of the inland waterway system. Aimee is an Accredited Maritime Port Executive awarded by the International Association of Maritime Port Executives. Recent accomplishments include: • In 2024, she was named a Top Women in Maritime by MarineLog Magazine; • In 2021, she was awarded IAMPE’s Leadership Award for her contributions to the success and growth of the inland port and maritime industry; • In 2018, she was awarded the ‘40 under 40’ recognition by the inland river industry.