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Price Joins Georgia Ports, to Succeed Lynch

[ February 19, 2026   //   Gary Burrows ]

The Georgia Ports Authority said Feb. 10 that veteran terminal operator Kevin Price will join the agency as president beginning July 1, as part of a planned leadership transition that will eventually place him in the top role.

Price will report to current President and CEO Griff Lynch and is expected to assume the role of president and CEO in mid-2027 under a long-term succession plan announced by the authority.

Price is president of Gateway Terminals in Savannah and has more than three decades of port and terminal experience. His previous roles include chief operating officer at Virginia International Terminals, where he oversaw container terminal operations.

In a statement, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the leadership transition is intended to maintain momentum at Georgia’s ports, which have expanded rapidly in recent years and play a major role in the state’s economy.

Price said he plans to work closely with Lynch, the board and employees to continue infrastructure investment and strengthen customer relationships as cargo volumes grow.

Lynch called the hire a “big win” for the authority, citing Price’s operational experience and long-standing relationships within the Savannah maritime community. He said the two executives will work together over the next 18 months to ensure a smooth transition.

Georgia’s ports include facilities in Savannah and Brunswick, serving container, automotive and machinery cargo. The authority has outlined a long-term investment plan aimed at expanding berth capacity and improving inland connectivity as trade volumes increase.

The Port of Savannah is one of the busiest container gateways on the U.S. East Coast, while the Port of Brunswick ranks among the nation’s leading roll-on/roll-off hubs for vehicles and heavy equipment.

Tags: Gateway Terminals, Georgia Ports Authority, Virginia International Terminals