O’connor appointed COO of Interlake

Brendan P. O’Connor was recently appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of intermediate lake, a newly created role for the growing family owned and operated fleet. Previously, O’Connor, a 27-year veteran of the company, held senior positions as Vice President of Marketing and Marine Traffic, Director and Vice President of Industrial Relations & Government Affairs, and Director of Marine Personnel. As COO, O’Connor has day-to-day responsibility for managing the company’s operational and strategic goals.

Matthew Zajaca professional in the iron ore industry, is joining Interlake Maritime Services as Vice President of Marketing, assuming his new role on April 10. Zajac was most recently Director of Sales-Distribution East for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. growing sales for more than 15 years
Leadership roles at the Cleveland-based company. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from John Carroll University.