Green retires after nearly five years at post
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Commissioners unanimously named outgoing Delaware Revenue Secretary Thomas J. Cook as Executive Director.
The agency manages the Delaware Memorial Bridge and Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
“I appreciate and value the confidence that the Commissioners have in my abilities to lead the Delaware River and Bay Authority,” Cook said. “Public service is an important to me and the Authority operates and manages significant transportation infrastructure vital to our region. This is a great opportunity to use the myriad of skills and knowledge that I’ve gained throughout my professional career to make a difference for the citizens of Delaware and New Jersey. I look forward to working with the dedicated men and women of the Authority to further our transportation and economic development missions which have flourished under the leadership of the current Executive Director, Scott A. Green.”
Green is retiring after serving in the post for five years.
Cook served as the Secretary of Finance for the State of Delaware for nearly seven years. During his tenure, Delaware was one of only nine states to hold AAA bond rating from all three major rating agencies.
He was Delaware’s longest serving Finance Secretary. Cook also served as Deputy Secretary of Finance, Government Information Center Manager, and State Election Commissioner during his 25 years in state government.
Green served as Executive Director since April, 2012.
“I am extremely proud of the DRBA and of the People who work on our bridges and ferries, and at our airports,” said Green. “Every single day, no matter the conditions, they show up excited to provide safe, customer friendly service for our customers.” As Executive Director, Green focused on fiscal responsibility and customer service. “The DRBA does not receive tax revenue from the two States that it serves, so it has a special obligation to its customers to provide great service in a way that is self-sustainable.”
During Green’s administration, he emphasized customer service, workplace safety and employee education. Cape May – Lewes Ferry ridership rose for the first time in decades and ferry terminals were rebranded as community gathering places that offer outstanding waterfront restaurants, concerts and events.
The DRBA and State and local governments worked as partners to develop new and improved facilities at DRBA airports and the ferry, including a recent initiative to promote the safe development of the drone industry in New Jersey and Delaware.
Executive Director Green also serves the community as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Delaware Technical Community College and as a member of the Delaware Judicial Nominating Commission. He is a former member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Delaware.
