VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY 
Gateways to the U.S. Virgin Islands and its Economy 
PO Box 301707 
St. Thomas, VI  00803-1707 
Tel: (340) 774-1629 or (340) 778-1012 
Web Site: www.viport.com     E-mail: info@viport.com 
 
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The Honorable Albert Bryan Jr. 
Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands 
 
The Honorable Tregenza Roach 
Lt. Governor of the U.S.  Virgin Islands 
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VIPA BOARD OF GOVERNORS 
 
Mr. Willard John 
Chairman, VIPA Board of Governors 
St. Croix Representative 
 
Mr. Kevin Rodriquez 
Vice Chairman, VIPA Board of Governors 
and Chairman of the USVI EDA Board 
 
Ms. Leona Smith 
Secretary, VIPA Board of Governors 
St. John Representative 
 
The Honorable Gordon Rhea 
USVI Attorney General 
 
Mr. Joseph Boschulte 
Commissioner of the VI Department of Tourism 
 
Mr. Derek Gabriel 
Commissioner of the VI Department of Public Works 
 
Mr. Celestino A. White Sr. 
St. Thomas Representative 
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Mr. Carlton Dowe 
VIPA Executive Director 
 
Mr. Bill Rawlins 
VIPA Assistant Executive Director 
 
Ms. Anise Hodge 
VIPA Deputy Executive Director 
 
Mr. Jerome Sheridan 
VIPA Territorial Airport Manager 
 
Mr. Preston Beyer 
VIPA Director of Engineering 
 
VIRGIN ISLANDS PORT AUTHORITY 
PROJECT COMPLETION & RIBBON CUTTING 
CELEBRATION 
 
DALE A. GREGORY 
TRANSPORTATION CENTER 
CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT 
St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands 
 
April 24, 2025 
10 a.m. 
Building for Our Future 
Project Timeline & Facts 
 
Project Official Kickoff 
March 2021 
 
Groundbreaking Ceremony 
May 26, 2021 
 
Dedication Ceremony Honoring Retired VIPA Director of 
Engineering, Dale A. Gregory, Who Served 37 Years at VIPA 
April 16, 2024 
 
Half of the Facility Opened for Paid Public Parking 
April 22, 2024 
 
Project Full Completion & Ribbon Cutting Celebration 
April 24, 2025 
 
Grand Opening for Paid Public Parking 
April 28, 2025 
 
Project Cost 
$33.2 Million 
 
Funding Sources 
• 
$20 Million Hurricane Recovery Grant from the 
U.S. Economic Development Administration  
• 
CEKA Car Rental Facility Charges 
• 
VIPA Capital Projects Budget 
 
Contractor  
AT Construction Solutions 
• 
Mr. Jose Rossi, Board Chairman 
• 
Mr. Ricardo Nater, Vice President 
Program 
WELCOME 
Mrs. Monifa Marrero Brathwaite 
Public Information Officer, VI Port Authority 
  
 
REMARKS 
Mrs. Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien 
Director, USVI Office of Disaster Recovery 
 
Mr. Ricardo Nater 
Vice President, AT Construction Services LLC 
 
Mr. Preston Beyer 
Director of Engineering, VI Port Authority 
 
Mr. Carlton Dowe 
Executive Director, VI Port Authority 
 
The Honorable Marvin A. Blyden 
Senator 
36th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands 
 
The Honorable Albert Bryan, Jr. 
Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands  
 
 
 
 
Ribbon Cutting