Crowley consolidates operations into two divisions as Jacksonville company pursues growth strategy (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) — Jacksonville-based Crowley is reshaping its leadership and operating model as it positions itself for its next phase of growth, announcing a streamlined structure that consolidates its global operations into two core divisions: shipping and logistics, and energy.
The reorganization, unveiled Tuesday, is designed to accelerate decision-making, sharpen execution and better align the transportation and energy company’s expanding portfolio under clearer lines of authority. Under the new structure, Executive Vice President James C. Fowler will lead the shipping and logistics division, while Executive Vice President Kollin Fencil will head the energy division — a move Crowley says will create efficiencies for customers while strengthening its ability to scale across commercial, government and energy markets.
“This realignment sharpens our capabilities to execute with collaboration and deliver excellent results for customers of Crowley,” said Chief Operating Officer Megan Davidson in a statement. “James and Kollin are proven leaders who understand our customers, our people and operations and how to drive results. By consolidating our structure, we empower faster decisions and more agility to scale what works for our customers.”
The realignment links logistics, land transportation and global ship management businesses under the umbrella of the shipping and logistics division led by Fowler.
Customers of this division include commercial and government entities across ocean shipping, inland trucking and multimodal transportation, warehousing and other supply chain solutions.
“From farm to market, factory to retail, and depot to frontline, Crowley’s new shipping and logistics division ensures that our commercial and government customers’ entire transportation value chain is managed by a single cohesive team,” Fowler said in a statement. “Structured to improve agility and business execution, the shipping and logistics division will generate new growth through safe, reliable and efficient supply chain solutions that are centered on consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers.”
Crowley’s newly-created energy division combines Crowley’s operations supporting energy sector transportation and logistics with related solutions for customers.
Multiple energy segments, including Crowley Fuels in Alaska, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and advanced energy solutions, tank farm operations, engineering services, ship assist and offshore tugs and barges are now within the energy division helmed by Fencil.
“Energy is a growth engine for Crowley, and this structure allows us to scale faster and innovate across traditional and emerging energy markets,” Fencil said in a statement. “For decades, we have supported the diverse energy needs of the U.S. market coast to coast, and from Alaska to Puerto Rico. This realignment takes that history of dedication and innovation further by positioning us to meet our customers’ new and evolving energy needs – from traditional fuels to LNG and other advanced energies – with integrated capabilities and a commitment to operational excellence.”