About Us

Jessie Kuzmin is the Founder and CEO of Port Management Group, bringing decades of maritime and logistics expertise to help small, independent ports optimize their operations. Jessie’s dedication to safety and operational excellence has earned him recognition as a subject matter expert in OSHA compliance and audit preparation. With a career spanning port engineering, vessel engineering, and workforce development, Jessie has established himself as a trusted leader in the maritime industry.

Eli Ritchie is a seasoned audit professional with expertise in management, risk assessment, compliance, governance, ethics, and internal controls. He has earned accolades from esteemed organizations such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA), the National State Auditors Association (NSAA), and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT).