NAMEPA Announces New Board Leadership: Cargill’s Jan-Willem van den Dijssel Elected Chairman and Wasteline Solution’s Tina Goldstein Vice Chairman

Weston, CT – November 10, 2026 – The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) is pleased to announce the election of Jan-Willem van den Dijssel, Americas Lead at Cargill Ocean Transportation, as Chairman of its Board of Directors, and Tina LaRuffa Goldstein, Founder and President of Wasteline Solutions, as Vice Chairman. Van den Dijssel replaces longtime Chairman Joe Hughes of the American Club, with Goldstein assuming the role of Vice Chairman. The election took place on October 29th on the occasion of NAMEPA’s Annual Conference and Meeting in New York City.

The appointments mark an important leadership transition for NAMEPA as the organization continues to strengthen its commitment to marine environmental protection, sustainability, education, workforce development and collaboration across the global maritime industry.

Both Van den Dijssel and LaRuffa Goldstein have been actively involved with NAMEPA’s Board of Directors, bringing complementary perspectives from maritime transportation, environmental innovation, and sustainable operational practices. Their appointments reflect the organization’s commitment to industry-led environmental stewardship and the continued advancement of its mission to Save Our Seas.

Jan-Willem van den Dijssel has represented Cargill Ocean Transportation on NAMEPA’s Board of Directors since 2018 and previously served as Vice Chairman. His longstanding involvement has provided NAMEPA with valuable insight into the commercial shipping sector and the importance of aligning operational excellence with environmental responsibility.

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