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HOPA Ports Awarded for Leadership & Impact

HOPA Ports is thrilled to announce we are the proud recipients of awards presented by CPRS Hamilton and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

CPRS Hamilton: Pinnacle Awards

Recognizing our commitment to strategic communication and impactful storytelling, HOPA was honoured to receive both the Media Relations Under $50K Gold, and the Multimedia Silver Pinnacle Awards. These achievements are a reflection of the dedication our team brings to work every day. We are grateful for their contributions in showcasing HOPA’s message to a wider audience. 

“Receiving these prestigious awards from CPRS Hamilton is an honour and represents HOPA’s commitment to building port city pride while ensuring economic sustainability and supply chain resilience,” said Kelly Noseworthy, Communications Advisor at HOPA. “The special broadcast, in partnership with CHCH Morning Live, was an incredible opportunity to open the gates to the community and to share the work we are doing in collaboration with our port partners and stakeholders.”  

The Pinnacle Awards are an annual celebration of excellence in the public relations industry. These awards recognize the exceptional talent and achievements of professionals within our community. We are honoured to be recognized among the best of the best! 

Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce – Innovative Leader Award: Ian Hamilton

Every year, the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce hosts the Niagara Business Achievement Awards, highlighting the outstanding contributions of local businesses and professionals who demonstrate innovation, leadership, and impact in the Niagara region.  

HOPA’s President and CEO, Ian Hamilton, received the Innovative Leaders Award, presented by CAA Niagara.  

“Ian Hamilton is recognized for leading with purpose and embracing complexity and innovation,” stated the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC). “His visionary thinking and contributions have profoundly shaped the regional economy and exemplify the transformative power of leadership.” 

“I am honoured by the GNCC’s recognition,” said Hamilton. “Collaborating with industry leaders and stakeholders to enhance supply chains within the Niagara region has been exceptionally rewarding. I look forward to continuing this important work and supporting the growth of our local businesses.” 

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Renee Bulger, CPA, CGA

Vice President, Finance

Renee assumed the role of Vice President, Finance after having served as Director of Finance since 2023.

Renee joined the Hamilton Port Authority in 2006 as a General Accountant and was promoted to Controller in 2018. She was previously a member of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Conservation Foundation from 2017 to 2020.

Renee received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Larissa Fenn

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Larissa Fenn is Vice President, Corporate Affairs at HOPA Ports, leading a team responsible for communications and government relations, sustainability reporting, corporate governance and corporate culture.

Previous positions included communications and public policy roles at the Canadian Bankers Association, Credit Valley Conservation Authority, and the Regional Municipality of Halton.

Larissa holds a B.A.(Hons) in Political Science from Queen’s University. She holds the APR designation from the Canadian Public Relations Society, and completed the Senior Public Sector Leaders program at the University of Western Ontario, Ivey School of Business. Larissa has served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Royal Botanical Gardens, and as a member of the Policy Council of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

Bill Fitzgerald

Vice President, Strategic Development

Bill assumed the role of Vice President, Strategic Development in 2024, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008.

Bill joined the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in July 1995 as Project Engineer. He previously worked with the Regional Municipality of Ottawa’s Transportation Department, as well as for the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Waterloo.

Bill received a Bachelor of Applied Science, civil engineering / water resources, in 1995 from the University of Waterloo and registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario in 1997.

Jeremy Dunn

Vice President, Operations

Jeremy assumed the role of Vice President, Operations in 2024 after having served as HOPA’s Commercial Vice President since 2019. Prior to joining HOPA, Jeremy served in successive leadership roles at The Miller Group, one of Canada’s leading transportation construction and infrastructure maintenance companies. Jeremy has managed multiple business groups in the heavy construction, asphalt paving and aggregates sectors driving results through business restructuring, service improvement and strategic growth. In his most recent role, Jeremy served as General Manager of Miller Maintenance, responsible for managing and growing Miller’s highway maintenance business in Ontario.

Previous to The Miller Group, Jeremy held the position of Director of Operations for the Dunn Group of Companies.

Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) through Queen’s University. He also holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management.

Ian Hamilton

President & CEO

Ian Hamilton is President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority). He assumed this role in 2017, after serving as the Port Authority’s Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate since 2008. Ian has been instrumental in developing working waterfronts in Hamilton, Oshawa, and Niagara by attracting new business and private investment, and creating an integrated marine network across Southern Ontario.

Ian possesses more than 25 years of experience in international transportation and logistics in Europe and North America, and has held progressively senior positions in the liner shipping industry, including Transatlantic Trade Director (Europe) for CP Ships and Business Development Manager for Hapag-Lloyd. Ian is Chairperson of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, and holds positions on various other boards, including: the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Hamilton Club, and Brigs Youth Sail Training.

Ian holds an MBA from Aston University (UK) and a BSc in business administration and economics from the College of Charleston, South Carolina.