Khristina Jason, previously the Port’s assistant director of Human Resources since November 2021, will become Director of Human Resources. She joined the Port’s HR Division in April 2021 as Manager of Talent Relations and Engagement, having served various roles in the City of Long Beach Department of Human Resources beginning in 2015. The Port’s Human Resources Division oversees the Port’s human capital strategies and provides services for about 570 employees of the City of Long Beach Harbour Department.
Prior roles of Herrera
The Engineering Design division is critical to the growth and maintenance of Port infrastructure
Clint Herrera, who has been the Port’s assistant director of Engineering Design since 2019, worked previously in public works with the cities of South Gate, where he was deputy city engineer and Corona, where he rose to senior civil engineer.
His experience also includes private-sector engineering work on transportation projects. The Engineering Design division is critical to the development and maintenance of Port infrastructure such as channels, roads, wharfs, utilities and other facilities, producing technical reports, studies, plans and specifications for Port construction projects.
Education achievements of Jason
Jason has a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration with a minor in human resources management as well as a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Long Beach. Prior to her city service, she worked in human resources for the Transportation Security Administration.
Herrera is a registered professional engineer and earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Loyola Marymount University and a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, San Bernardino. The appointments are effective December 16.
