EAST LIVERPOOL — Columbiana County Port Authority CEO, Tracy Drake, has been named to Who’s Who in Energy List for 2014/2015 in Ohio by the American City Business Journals, Columbus edition. Mr. Drake was one of 134 professionals named to the list in Ohio and 900 named in seven energy markets throughout the United States. The Who’s Who List of the top 900 appeared in the most recent editions of the Columbus Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal and San Antonio Business Journal. This is the second year that Mr. Drake has been named to the list.

According to the introduction, “Meet the Key Players in 7 energy markets: (the List is) to help readers connect with the movers and shakers in the ever-changing, fast-moving energy industry. This is the fourth year we’ve compiled these lists. In the pages that follow, you will find hundreds of top executives from across the field, representing exploration, production, distribution, engineering, finance, advocacy, education, training, law and more. Subsectors run the gamut from oil and gas to wind and solar. Roughly 900 people were selected from a combination of internal research, industry outreach and an open nomination process. Honorees can work in positions throughout the energy industry, as well as with companies serving the energy industry. We hope you’ll use the information as a tool for your business in your efforts to tap into this vibrant industry and to make connections that will enhance your business and career.

Columbiana County Port Authority Board member and Chairman of the Marketing Committee, Attorney Nick Amato stated, “This honor demonstrates Tracy’s value to the County and recognizes his efforts as CEO of the Port Authority to promote its role in facilitating economic development based on the Utica shale gas and oil play in our region.”