TRAPAC - Key Persons


Andrea Connolly

Job Titles:
  • Director, Commercial Strategy and Sustainability / Los Angeles
Responsible for the strategic development of sustainability programs, corporate growth strategies and commercial relations. Prior to joining TraPac, Andrea worked at APM Terminals as Labor Relations and Government Affairs Manager and held various positions in customer service and operations. She has extensive experience building corporate brand strategies at Fortune 500 companies, having held positions at both 20th Century Fox and The Estee Lauder Companies. Andrea holds a BS in Public Relations from University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL.

Bana James

Responsible for the overall performance of Los Angeles with focus on safety, environment, customers, operations and maximizing returns to investors. Prior to joining TraPac in 2023, Bana served as Director of Operational Excellence at Global Container Terminals (GCT) Canada and held management positions at APM Terminals, Los Angeles. Bana holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from University of California, Los Angeles.

Brian Bauer

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Operations / Oakland
Provides leadership and direction for all terminal operations and supports operational and financial goals while supervising management team members to ensure efficient, safe and productive operations. Prior to joining TraPac in 2016, he served as Vice President of Operations at Ports America and had management roles at Terminal Link Texas, LLC as well as Marine Terminals Corporation. Brian holds an MBA from University of Houston-Clear Lake.

Gregg Aguilar

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President, Operations Support / Los Angeles
Responsible for managing and supervising all phases of automated operations activities to ensure efficient, safe and productive operations. Since joining TraPac in 2004, Gregg has furthered his career by holding progressively responsible positions throughout terminal operations.

Marc Mendez

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Information Technology / Los Angeles
Provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure information technology environment throughout TraPac. He is responsible for executing and coordinating technology strategies with overall business initiatives and fostering reliable integration to automation systems and expansion projects. He also serves as Career and Technical Education Advisory Chair for Huntington Beach Union High School District located in Orange County, CA. Prior to joining TraPac, Marc has spent over 20 years in information technology roles. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Information Technology at MagnaFlow. Marc holds a BS in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.

Mark Jensen

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Asset Management / Los Angeles
Responsible for installing and operating automated container handling equipment as well as the safe, effective and efficient operation of assets utilized by TraPac at the Los Angeles Terminal. Prior to joining TraPac in 2016, he served as the Project Manager (Cranes) at APM Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico. Mark also served the role of Mechanical Support Engineer at Brisbane Container Terminals where he was responsible for project delivery of the first automated container crane terminal within Australia. Prior to this role, he served in multiple positions with DP World along with P&O Ports LTD in Brisbane, Australia. Mark is a Chartered Professional Engineer and received his Bachelor of Engineering (Materials/ Mechanical) from the University of Queensland.

Ron Triemstra

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer / Los Angeles
Ron functions as the chief financial officer at TraPac. He is responsible for managing the financial risks of TraPac by planning, implementing, managing and controlling TraPac's financial-related activities including but not limited to, responsibilities over accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, budget management, cost analysis, and private and institutional financing. Previously, Ron has held senior management positions serving as President and Chief Financial Officer for Longview Timber, Corp. Ron attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology and received his Diploma of Financial Management, Accounting. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia and holds the CPA, CGA and CPA, CMA designations.