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The Hampton Roads Coal Association’s Annual Holiday Dinner is always a highlight of the season, and this year’s 53rd celebration did not disappoint! It was a fantastic evening of reconnecting with industry friends and honoring the legacy of our region’s coal industry. Here’s to the hardworking teams and partnerships that keep things moving year-round.
CROFTON was proud to be an Industry Sponsor at the Virginia Maritime Association’s Annual Business Meeting & Holiday Celebration! This event is always a highlight of the season, bringing together maritime leaders to celebrate the year’s achievements and prepare for what’s ahead. The announcement of the new slate of board and executive committee members showcased the leadership helping to drive our industry forward. A special congratulations to Camille Crofton Cherry as she moves from Treasurer to one of the three Vice President roles. Here’s to a successful year ahead!
From Left to Right: Dana Truxell (Treasurer), Judy Barrett (Chairman of the Board), Lang Williams (President), Camille Cherry (Vice President), and David White (Executive Director of VMA)
CROFTON had the pleasure of sponsoring and attending The Propeller Club, Port of Norfolk’s Annual Membership Meeting and Holiday Party this week, where we celebrated the season and welcomed new leadership for 2025. We also celebrated the club’s 2024 charitable giving total of $88,500 to 15 different organizations!
As the outgoing president, Camille Crofton Cherry presided over the event, reflecting on the club’s remarkable year. We are incredibly proud of all Camille accomplished during her presidency, from fostering collaboration to driving new initiatives that strengthened the club and our maritime community.
The club warmly welcomed Terrell Moses of Tidewater Staffing as the incoming president. Cheers to the 2025 board members and another year of camaraderie in the maritime industry!
On December 4th, CROFTON hosted a Network Lunch & Learn in partnership with the Virginia Talent Pipeline Program. This event brought together industry stakeholders to share insights and best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and retention, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of the defense and maritime industrial base.
The day wasn’t just about discussion—it was about hands-on learning too! Attendees toured our 15,000-square-foot equipment warehouse, home to our mechanic shop, weld shop, inventory, and asset management team.
They also got an inside look at our dive shop, where they explored the equipment critical to our underwater operations and learned about the rigorous maintenance protocols we follow to ensure safety—including a close-up view of our decompression chamber.
Finally, we showcased our dive test tank, a vital resource for training in underwater welding and conducting material testing.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversation!
When the unexpected happens, we’re ready to lift the load! Recently, we were called in to recover a shipping container that had fallen into the water. With our barge-mounted crane and a skilled team of divers, we tackled the retrieval from both above and below the surface. Here’s to teamwork, problem-solving, and keeping port operations running smoothly!
