In a letter to Mayor Sullivan, Port Director Bill Sheffield announced his plans to retire from his position effective January 15, 2012.

"My service over the last decade at the Port of Anchorage, Alaska's Port, represents some of the best years of my life" stated Sheffield. "It has been an honor to continue my commitment to the Municipality, the State and to Alaskans. Serving Alaskans in multiple capacities over the past 30 years has been one of the highest honors of my life."