Pacific Merchant Shipping Association announced Sept. 26 that its vice president and general counsel, Mike Jacob, is taking the reins as president of the organization in 2024. The leadership change is due to longtime PMSA President John McLaurin stating that he intends to retire early next year. McLaurin, who has served as PMSA president for 28 years, lauded Jacob, who joined the organization in 2005. “Mike is ideally positioned to lead PMSA into the future during a time of profound change in the industry,” McLaurin said. “He has been a trusted partner and friend for almost 20 years. His strategic…