Chris Ransom 

Chief Financial Officer  

Chris Ransom has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Alabama Port Authority since October 2023. A seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance in the healthcare, education, transportation, and energy sectors, Chris is focused on ensuring the organization’s fiscal health and driving financial strategies to support APA’s long-term growth objectives. Chris plays a pivotal role in overseeing all financial operations for the Authority, including accounting, financial planning & analysis, treasury management, procurement, and risk management.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Birmingham-Southern College. A native of Eufaula, AL, he and his wife Beth now reside in Mobile.