St. Louis Development Corporation
11/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/13/2026 13:13
Port Authority Director Susan Taylor Retires
Port Authority Director Susan Taylor Retires
Nov 13
Written by St Louis Development Corp
Susan Taylor, the director of the Port Authority of the City of St. Louis, has retired.
Taylor's retirement was effective Friday, November 6.
Taylor led the Port Authority, which is staffed by the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), for more than 10 years, and has been with SLDC for more than 25 years. Under Taylor's leadership and partnership with neighboring ports, the region's port has consistently been named the country's most efficient port by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
"We're grateful for Susan's years of service to SLDC, and the City of St. Louis and wish her all the very best in retirement," said SLDC CEO and president Stephen Westbrooks. "Out of respect for Susan, we ask that her privacy be honored at this time."
Rob Orr, SLDC Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development, will serve as interim director of the Port Authority while a national search for a replacement is conducted.
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