Johnson first joined Metropolitan Stevedore Co. in 1998 in the environmental and safety department, leaving later to pursue his MBA. Following subsequent positions consulting for Deloitte & Touche and as director of business solutions for New Century Financial Corp., he returned to Metro in 2007. Johnson earned his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and his B.S. in engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In his new position, Johnson will report to Metro Ports President James Dillman. “Brian’s promotion is well deserved of an individual that is dedicated and hard working,” said Dillman. “His promotion will allow Metro Ports to provide a concentrated service level to our customers, as well as the opportunity for further expansion.” Metro Ports is a holding of Nautilus International Holding Corp. Metro Ports is a dba, encompassing the non-cruise, non-shore operations of the company. The 87-year-old company is a marine terminal operator and stevedore contractor that handles all types of cargo and excels in providing outstanding additional services to various segments of the shipping community.