State Transportation Secretary O. James Lighthizer today named Adrian G. Teel, chief administrative officer for Anne Arundel County, to be the new executive director of the Maryland Port Administration.

Lighthizer said he chose Teel, 47, over 13 other candidates after working with him when Lighthizer was Anne Arundel County executive.

Lighthizer said he would later name a deputy port director with maritime experience.

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