Jeffrey M. DeRosario
Jeff DeRosario leads the commercial team, with responsibility for commercial strategy, sales/marketing, contracting, vessel scheduling, and customer service for the domestic dry-bulk and product tankers businesses. Mr. DeRosario joined Algoma in 2013 as Director – Sales, and was promoted to Assistant Vice President, Marketing in 2018 and subsequently promoted to Vice President, Commercial in 2020. […]
Charlie Bungard
As Senior Vice-President, Operations & Technical at Algoma Central Corporation, Mr Bungard oversees all the Operations, Technical, QHSE and Procurement activities for all Algoma’s vessel management activities. Charlie’s focus is on Algoma’s key strategic and optimization priorities, ensuring safety, environmental, and operational efficiency standards are met, as per company policies, government regulations, and customer expectations. […]
J. Wesley Newton
Wes Newton directs strategic and business development for the Corporation and is responsible for the Corporation’s international business units including its ocean self-unloaders, global short sea short-sea divisions (cement and mini-bulk), and FureBear (product tanker) joint venture. Prior to joining Algoma in 2011, Mr. Newton held a position as senior corporate counsel with the Canadian […]
Christopher Lazarz
Christopher Lazarz is the Chief Financial Officer of Algoma Central Corporation, effective January 1, 2025. He has been with Algoma since 2011, holding various finance positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to his appointment as CFO, he served as Vice-President of Corporate Finance. Mr. Lazarz oversees the company’s comprehensive financial and business information systems strategies and […]
Gregg Ruhl
Gregg Ruhl is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Algoma Central Corporation. Gregg joined Algoma in November of 2015 as Senior Vice-President, Technical, became Chief Operating Officer in 2017 and in 2019 assumed the role of President and CEO. Mr. Ruhl has over 35 years’ experience in the transportation industry, including over 25 years […]