MM&P Leadership
Donald F. Josberger, International President
Don Josberger was elected as MM&P’s International President after serving as International Secretary-Treasurer since 2019.
Prior to that he was the Vice President of Atlantic Ports, a position he held for six years.
From 1999 to 2013, he sailed as captain and chief mate on Sea-Land, CSX and Horizon Lines vessels.
He graduated from the State University of New York Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, in 1989.
He is a member of The Marine Society City of New York.
410-850-8700 ext. 122
J. Lars Turner, International Secretary-Treasurer
J. Lars Turner was elected as MM&P’s International Secretary-Treasurer after serving as the Vice President, Offshore Pacific Ports.
In addition, Lars Turner works with the International Transport Workers’ Federation and the Nautilus Federation.
He served as MM&P’s national director of collective bargaining from 2014 to 2016 and as the union’s contracts officer from 2010 to 2013.
He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science degree in labor studies from the University of Massachusetts.
A third-generation trade unionist, he has a particular interest in negotiations, international regulatory and advocacy work, and contract administration and enforcement.
Originally from Texas, he is currently based in Seattle. He enjoys camping and adventures with his family.
410-850-8700 ext. 116
