Buddy Underwood III

Buddy Underwood III is a seasoned professional in the maritime and cargo operations industry, currently serving as General Manager for South Atlantic at Ports America since October 2015. Underwood has accumulated extensive experience in various roles, including Site Manager and Manager of Operations at the same company. Previous experience includes serving as Terminal Superintendent at Cooper T. Smith, overseeing terminal operations at the Houston City Docks, and General Superintendent at Coastal Cargo Company, where oversight of cargo operations and port logs was a primary responsibility. Additional roles span Cargo Operations Coordinator at Sea Star Line LLC, Operations Manager, and Terminal Foreman at Coastal Maritime Services, as well as Lead Mechanic and Training Device Maintenance Technician in earlier positions. Underwood's foundational experience began in the labor sector, working in floor décor before transitioning into maritime operations. Educational background includes studies at Florida State College at Jacksonville and Florida Community College at Jacksonville.