Ravi Singhania was first elected to the Port Commission in 2007. During his tenure, he has served as Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair. He has been committed towards responsible growth with a long-term vision for the Port to be self-sustaining. He is currently serving as Board Chair.
He started his career in 1968 at BASF Corporation’s Freeport, Texas site. He retired as a Senior Vice President of Engineering in 2005. His 37+ year career at BASF included serving 12 years as the General Manager of the Freeport site.
Education
Singhania holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois, Ph.D. work at the University of Houston, and Executive MBA from Rice University.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
Singhania has continued his passion for the community. His present or past involvement in community and educational organizations include the Brazosport Rotary Club, Brazosport College Board of Regents, University of Texas and Texas A&M Chemical Engineering Advisory Council, Board of Texas Chemical Council, Brazosport Chamber of Commerce, Brazoria County Petrochemical Producers Council, Safety Town, Project Teach, Walk for Habitat, Board of the Community Foundation of Brazoria County, Brazosport College Foundation Board, University of Houston Engineering Leadership Board, Junior Achievement of Brazoria County, Friends of Brazoria Wildlife Refuge, CHI St. Luke’s Brazosport, and City of Lake Jackson Traffic Commission.
Personal
During his free time, Singhania teaches an economics class every year at the University of Houston. He enjoys tennis, playing cards, walking, family travels, and spending time with his family, particularly his two grandchildren.
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranks nationally as 6th in chemicals, 15th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2022 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 266,300 jobs and has a total economic output of $157.3 billion. Port Freeport serves Alliera, Atlantic Container Lines, AMPORTS, BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Enterprise Products Partners, ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Kirby Marine, Liberty Global Logistics, Linde, MEGlobal, NYK RORO, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, U.S Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
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Barbara came to the Brazosport area in 1982. She is an attorney who currently works at the Furey Law Firm in the areas of estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters; corporate, contract, and real estate transactional work, including environmental aspects of real estate transactions. While serving as an Assistant General Counsel at the Port of Houston Authority, Barbara worked with all divisions with major concentration in engineering and real estate contract matters. While in private practice prior to her nine years at the Port of Houston Authority, she represented the Velasco and Angleton Drainage Districts.
Education
Barbara received her B.A. with High Honors from the University of Maryland in 1973 and her J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1990 where she was a member of the Wood Inn of the International Legal Honors Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi and the Order of the Lytae. She received her LL.M. with a concentration in Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Law from the University of Houston in 2006.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
Barbara currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Brazoria County and is on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Brazoria County.
Personal
Barbara and her husband, Nick, live in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranks nationally as 6th in chemicals, 15th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2022 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 266,300 jobs and has a total economic output of $157.3 billion. Port Freeport serves Alliera, Atlantic Container Lines, AMPORTS, BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Enterprise Products Partners, ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Kirby Marine, Liberty Global Logistics, Linde, MEGlobal, NYK RORO, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, U.S Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
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Kim Kincannon joined the Port Commission in June 2023. Kincannon is a long-time resident of Brazoria County and is retired from a forty-six-year career at The Dow Chemical Company.
Education
Kincannon is a 1973 graduate of Texas A&M University in Civil Engineering and a 1969 graduate of Brazosport High School.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
Kincannon has served his community in a wide range of civic, business, and community activities including Columbia Brazoria ISD School Board Trustee and West Columbia Youth Soccer, T Ball, Baseball, and Basketball Organizations.
Personal
He was born and raised in Lake Jackson, Texas, has three grown children, and seven grandchildren. His wife Laurie continues to serve as Mayor of West Columbia. Kincannon enjoys hunting, fishing, and Aggie Sports in his leisure time.
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranks nationally as 6th in chemicals, 15th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2022 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 266,300 jobs and has a total economic output of $157.3 billion. Port Freeport serves Alliera, Atlantic Container Lines, AMPORTS, BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Enterprise Products Partners, ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Kirby Marine, Liberty Global Logistics, Linde, MEGlobal, NYK RORO, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, U.S Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
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Rudy Santos joined the Port Commission in June 2015. Santos was employed by Angleton Independent School District as the Director of Maintenance and Operation for more than 25 years. He is now employed with the Alvin Independent School District, where he is a Project Manager in Building Programs.
Education
Santos is a 1982 graduate of Texas A & M University and graduate of Angleton High School.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
Santos has served his community of Angleton for 23 years in the following capacities: Planning and Zoning Commissioner, City Council Member, Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor. Along with his many civic activities, Santos is active with Angleton FFA, American Quarter Horse Association, and a member and volunteer of the major Livestock Shows and Rodeos throughout the state.
Personal
He is a lifelong resident of Angleton, Texas. Rudy has been married to Rosalie for 29 years, and they have two daughters, Jessica and Reanna. A 2019 graduate of Texas A&M University, Jessica currently resides in Washington, D.C. and works in the U.S. House of Representatives. Reanna is a Senior at Texas A&M University and a member of the Texas A&M Equestrian Team. Together as a family they all enjoy deer hunting and all equine related activities. Most important of all, the family enjoys spending time together.
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranks nationally as 6th in chemicals, 15th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2022 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 266,300 jobs and has a total economic output of $157.3 billion. Port Freeport serves Alliera, Atlantic Container Lines, AMPORTS, BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Enterprise Products Partners, ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Kirby Marine, Liberty Global Logistics, Linde, MEGlobal, NYK RORO, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, U.S Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
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Dan Croft was sworn in to the Port Commission in June 2019 and is proud to serve Port Freeport. Croft is currently Brazoria County Market Representative for The First State Bank Louise.
Education
Croft graduated from Lamar State College of Technology with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration.
Affiliations & Community Involvement
Croft has been involved in a wide range of civic, business and community activities including Sweeny Rotary, Sweeny Community Hospital Foundation, the Economic Development Alliance of Brazoria County, Brazoria County Association for Children with Handicaps (BACH), Brazoria County Cattleman’s Association, Brazoria County Bankers Association, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Member of Sweeny, Brazosport and Angleton Chambers of Commerce, and the Coastal Conservation Association.
Personal
For the past 20 years Dan and his wife, Teresa, have resided in Jones Creek. They have two sons and five grandchildren.
Port Freeport
Port Freeport is a leading port in the export of crude oil and natural gas liquids and ranks nationally as 6th in chemicals, 15th in total foreign waterborne tonnage, and 26th in containers. A 2022 Economic Impact Study by Texas A&M Transportation Institute revealed that, nationally, the Freeport Harbor Channel generates 266,300 jobs and has a total economic output of $157.3 billion. Port Freeport serves Alliera, Atlantic Container Lines, AMPORTS, BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Enterprise Products Partners, ExxonMobil, Freeport LNG, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Glovis, Grimaldi Lines, Hoegh Autoliners, Kirby Marine, Liberty Global Logistics, Linde, MEGlobal, NYK RORO, Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, U.S Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
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