Maria Cartier, Port Milwaukee

Maria Cartier joined Port Milwaukee in December 2019 in the role of Market Development Manager. Previous to Maria’s time with the Port, she worked for global manufacturers in the Milwaukee area in the medical device and industrial supply industries. With a passion for International Business, Maria began her career as an International Customer Service Representative followed by progressive roles focused in the areas of marketing, sales and international business. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Maria holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing and minor in German and French.

Maria currently leads the Port’s efforts to market the Port and the freight-handling capability of Port Milwaukee’s 20+ tenant partners to new and existing customers and stakeholders worldwide, in order to help expand and diversify the Port’s domestic and international trade footprint. Maria is also responsible for creative and marketing efforts that comprehensively support Port Milwaukee’s multimodal, cruise ship and commercial operations portfolio.