The Hammond Port Authority provides maximum public recreational access to Lake Michigan waters, Wolf Lake waters, George Lake waters, Lost Marsh Golf Course, Forsythe Park, Wolf Lake Memorial Park, for all who come by land or by sea, striving towards the highest quality of professional Port Authority management for customers and citizens while promoting economic development for the City of Hammond.
HPA Board of Directors
Mayor
Thomas M. McDermott Jr.
Term: 01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Chairman
Thomas E. Kuhn
Appointed By: Hammond Mayor
Term: 01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Vice Chairman
Rosemary Wojdyla
Appointed By: Hammond Common Council
Term: 02/12/25 - 02/11/29
Secretary/Treasurer
Diane Kaminsky
Appointed By: Hammond Common Council
Term: 02/12/23 - 02/11/27
Member
Eva Huerta
Appointed By: Hammond Mayor
01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Member
Kristin Cantrell
Appointed By: Hammond Mayor
Term: 01/01/24 - 12/31/27
Administrative Staff
Director - Jeffery C. Smith
HPA Finance Director - Julia Pustek
HPA Park Superintendent - Michael Dawson
Marina Director - Jamie Huck
Operations Manager - Keith Carey
Marina Office Manager - Jennifer Karakasilis
HPA Bookkeeper - Ashley Gordish
Staff Accountant - Druanne Revis
Marina Events Coordinator - Corin Szot
Wolf Lake Coordinator - Raquel Welch
Lost Marsh Golf Course Administrator - Niko Sullivan