Pruett joined the port authority in July 2009 as general manager of cargo sales after holding various positions with Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp.
Pruett replaces Sarah Gaillard, who is leaving the port authority later this month to pursue another opportunity in the shipping industry, according to a news release.
Gaillard has been on the job less than a year after coming over from the North Carolina State Ports Authority.
Regional cargo sales staff in Charleston, Atlanta and Charlotte will report to vice president of cargo development, who joins the port authority in January.
