Columbiana County Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Penny Traina has announced that she will soon be retiring.

Traina released a statement to 21 News saying she will be retiring from the role effective April 1, 2025 after 30 years of public service.

"Serving as the CEO/Executive Director of an organization dedicated to fostering economic development has been an incredibly rewarding experience. We've made significant strides in advancing our region's economic vitality, creating opportunities for businesses and communities and improving the lives of countless individuals," Traina said.

Traina went on to say she is proud of the progress the Port Authority has made and the partnerships it has built during her tenure and thanked her Board of Directors and staff members.

The full statement can be read below.

"It is with both a sense of fulfillment and reflection that I share with you my decision to retire as the CEO/Executive Director of the Columbiana County Port Authority effective April 1, 2025, after 30 years of public service."

"Serving as the CEO/Executive Director of an organization dedicated to fostering economic development has been an incredibly rewarding experience. We've made significant strides in advancing our region's economic vitality, creating opportunities for businesses and communities, and improving the lives of the countless individuals. I am deeply proud of the progress we've achieved and the partnerships we've bult during my tenure."

"A special thanks to my Board of Directors for their trust and guidance over the years and to my talented and dedicate staff members who I've had the privilege of leading over the years."