Strategic PartnershipsCalifornia – The port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford and Arthur Mandel to executive leadership positions.
- Strafford has been appointed CFO of the port of Los Angeles. Strafford brings nearly 30 years of finance experience to the role, most recently serving as the port’s director of financial planning and analysis. He has also worked as the port’s budget manager, purchasing manager for Los Angeles’ Department of Recreation and Parks and tax compliance officer for the city’s Office of Finance.
- Mandel has been promoted to director of government affairs. He most recently served as the port’s director of strategic initiatives for more than two years. He transitioned to the port from the city of Los Angeles, serving as chief of intergovernmental and legislative affairs, director of state and county affairs and state affairs manager over a five-year period.
