Jess J. Herrera
Commissioner
jherrera@portofh.org
Jess Herrera has a long and dedicated record of service at the Port of Hueneme since 1966. He was first elected as Port commissioner in 1994 and has been elected board president seven times. He served ten terms as executive officer of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU).
He has been a leading advocate for dock workers and working conditions and enhancing working relationships among labor, port users and the administration. He has served 8 terms as Chairman of the ILWU’s Southern California regional Jurisdiction committee which, in addition to the Port of Hueneme, also included the Ports of LA, Long Beach and San Diego. He is also a longshoreman who works as a marine clerk at the Port of Hueneme, helping coordinate the flow of ships and cargo into and out of the commercial port.
During his tenure he played a role in expanding the Port’s infrastructure that has resulted in the creation of hundreds of jobs that have benefited the local economy.
He was recently recognized in the Ventura County Star’s ‘25 over 50’ group of community leaders whose vision, impact and talent has positively impacted Ventura County.
Jason Hodge Takes the Helm as President of the Oxnard Harbor District
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January 25, 2021 – The Port of Hueneme welcomed new leadership last week as the Board of Harbor Commissioners read more
Port Secures First Marine Highway 5 Shipping Route Designation
Relieving Highway Congestion & Reducing Emissions
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January 12, 2021 – The Port’s SEA LINC Project (Spurring Economic Advantages with Logistical read more
Ceres Makes Its Mark at The Port of Hueneme with Two New Hybrid Cranes
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January 11, 2021 – Over the holiday season, the Port was in full swing preparing for two new hybrid read more