Eric Gilmore, Director of Business Development for the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE). Eric has over 25 years of business development experience in maritime and education sectors. He serves currently on the Board of Directors for the Inland Rivers Ports and Terminals Association.

IAMPE is a nonprofit membership organization that offers professional development training and member services to port professionals throughout North America and beyond. The primary focus of the IAMPE is to promote the professional development of port staff at every level, from port operations personnel to port managers and executives, by equipping them with the knowledge and resources about the industry. With over 2,500 graduates and members the IAMPE is the standard for Port Executive Certification.

The flagship 5-day 36-hour course, entitled the Maritime Port Manager/Maritime Port Executive course, provides successful participants with accreditation as a Maritime Port Executive. This course is a recognized credit from these academic partners; Maritime College - State of New York,

Maine Maritime Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Australian Maritime College, University of Memphis, and Texas Southern University.