Howard Porter III

Howard Porter III is an experienced sales and culinary professional with a strong background in the seafood industry and culinary arts. Currently serving as the National Sales Manager at Open Blue since September 2024, Porter previously held positions such as Sales Manager for North America at AquaBounty and Sales Manager for the Western U.S. at Forever Oceans, emphasizing responsible and sustainable seafood practices. Porter began a culinary career that spans over two decades, with roles including Executive Chef at Westin Austin at the Domain, Executive Sous Chef at JW Marriott Austin, and various chef positions at notable establishments such as The Ritz-Carlton and Loews Hotels & Co. Porter earned a degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institutes.