Ryan Mariacher

Chief Port Operations Officer Port Houston

Ryan Mariacher serves as Chief Port Operations Officer for Port Houston.  His principal responsibilities include management of all cargo movements through the Port’s Barbours Cut and Bayport Container handling facilities and the multipurpose facilities terminals.  He is also responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with customers, facility users, government entities, ship pilots, and labor.  Additionally, he ensures that essential Port values in the areas of safety, security, and environmental stewardship are integrated into its operations.

Mr. Mariacher joined Port Houston in 2004 as a member of Barbours Cut.  In 2007, he worked in the operations group to open the Bayport Container Terminal.  He was promoted to Director of Container Terminals and was responsible for the oversight of terminal operations at both Barbours Cut and Bayport, including the capital planning schedule, budget preparation, and financial analysis for these facilities. In 2024, he was promoted to Chief Port Operations Officer.

Mr. Mariacher earned a Bachelors degree from Texas A&M University.