President & CEO
Senior Management
Collectively, our leadership team brings in over 143 years of experience to the company. With diverse backgrounds and proven track records of success, they are well positioned to keep Yusen Terminals LLC at the forefront of the marine cargo terminal business.
Alan McCorkle
President & CEO
Alan was named President and CEO of Yusen Terminals LLC in August 2019 assuming the day-to-day leadership of the Company and member of the Board of Directors. Alan joined YTI in 2014 as Vice President and was promoted to Senior Vice President of West Coast Operations for NYK Ports. He was responsible for all container terminal operations at Yusen Terminals in Southern California, Ceres Marine Terminals’ RORO and Bulk Operations in Port Hueneme and Stockton, CA, and Ceres Marine Terminals’ RORO and Cruise operations in Vancouver, BC. Prior to joining Yusen Terminals and NYK Ports, Alan was a team member of the A.P. Moller–Maersk Group for 25 years holding diverse positions of increasing responsibility. He headed the development of the Pier 400 terminal in Los Angeles, becoming its Managing Director when the facility opened in 2002. In 2004, as General Manager, APM Terminals (Jamaica) Ltd., Alan managed all port operations in Jamaica before returning to Southern California to become YTI’s Vice President of West Coast Operations in 2014. Alan holds a B.S. in Business Management from Clemson University and is a graduate of the Executive Development Programs at Cornell University and IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Sandra Grujić, MBA, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Sandra Grujić, MBA, CPA is the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing the financial health and strategic direction of the business while ensuring alignment between operations and finance. This includes leading all aspects of accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, and risk management, as well as securing capital to fund infrastructure projects, fleet investments, and technology upgrades critical to terminal efficiency and growth. Sandra specializes in promoting data-driven business models that optimize operational efficiencies and result in financial stability while structuring capital, optimizing portfolios, and delivering GAAP-compliant reporting that earns the confidence of boards, investors, and financial institutions. Sandra has secured and managed funding efforts, guided major mergers and divestitures, and built financial frameworks that consistently drive profitability, cash flow, and long-term enterprise value. A firm believer in lifelong learning, Sandra continually invests in her own development while encouraging her teams to expand their skills and embrace new technologies. This commitment to growth underpins her approach to leadership, where data, people, and strategy intersect to build resilient organizations. She is passionate about aligning finance with purpose, empowering teams, and leveraging innovation to drive operational excellence and secure enduring financial success. She brings unique expertise from working across both the East Coast and West Coast maritime and terminal infrastructure sectors, giving her a comprehensive perspective on industry operations, financing, and regulatory environments. Originally from Bosnia, Sandra brings a global perspective to her work which has supported her success in multicultural team leadership.
Hyun Jung Yoon (HJ)
Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer
HJ is the Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer for Yusen Terminals and is responsible for developing a Commercial Strategy that supports our Strategic Vision of growing the YTI Brand in the LA/LB market while also positioning our organization for the business challenges associated with zero emissions, lease extension negotiations and terminal automation direction. In addition, the IT, M&R and Business Process functions will report to HJ. HJ was most recently the Chief Commercial Officer of APM Terminals Los Angeles since 2014. At APM Terminals Los Angeles, he had the top-line responsibility of commercial activities in the North America Terminals. He was responsible for the regional commercial relationship primarily with Evergreen, SM Lines, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Wan Hai Lines and PIL Lines. He was involved in various commercial and business development activities, managing the sub-lease arrangement with California United Terminals and assisting the Commercial team to expand their Asian customer base in Southern California. HJ Yoon joined APM Terminals as General Manager of Finance in January 2010 and was promoted to Director of Finance in April 2012. In this role, HJ was responsible for financial planning, cost and revenue control and strategic implementation of business objectives via business partnering with various stakeholders around the world. Prior to APM Terminals, HJ was the Manager of Planning and Contracts at Total Terminals International, LLC (TTI) that operated container terminals in Long Beach; Oakland, CA and Seattle, WA. In addition to his role of planning and contracts, he held various assignments at TTI including a commercial deal with China Shipping, Wan Hai and Sinotrans lines and a financial transaction with Port America and Macquarie bank. Before he joined TTI, he was domiciled in Hanjin Shipping-Seoul and was responsible for logistics business projects in North America. HJ holds a B.S degree from Seoul National University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. He participated in a Finance Professionals’ Program-APMM Group Development Program in 2011.
David Jon Turner
Vice President of Safety, Security and Environment
David is currently Vice President, Safety, Security and Environmental for Yusen Terminals LLC. Prior to joining Yusen Terminals, David was the Vice President, Safety, Security and Environmental for NYK Ports LLC since 2015; David also worked for APM Terminals Pacific Ltd for 15 years holding several positions of increasing responsibility. David is a seasoned professional with 23 years of experience in developing and executing strategic SSE programs. A recognized expert and industry leader in maritime safety, currently serving as Vice Chairman for the National Maritime Safety Association Technical Committee (NMSA) as well as serving as a member of the NMSA Board of Directors. David also served as Vice Chairman for the Pacific Maritime Association Coast Safety Committee during the 2014 ILWU Contract Negotiations. David is currently serving on the Department of Labor, Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, (MACOSH). David is experienced in driving safety improvement in a challenging environment, while continuing to maintain positive labor relations. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. David received the 2018 Pacific Maritime Association Person of Year Award, for Exceptional Contributions to Marine Terminal Safety, as well as the 2002 Maersk Safety Professional of the year award.
Erik Crichton
Vice President, Operations
Erik was named Vice President of Operations for Yusen Terminals in February 2023 assuming the day-to-day operational aspects of the company, supporting the CEO in the aggressive and successful growth of the organization. Guided by the objectives of YTI and its shareholders, Erik provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure YTI has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization and ensure financial strength and operational efficiency. Erik joined YTI in April 2014 after successfully implementing the crane OCR technology as a contractor on the terminal. Since joining the management team, Erik has held various positions with increasing responsibilities. Prior to joining Yusen Terminals, Erik worked for DAMCO Distribution, a Maersk company, where he completed their Manager Trainee program as well as holding the position of Area Director at their South Gate facility. Prior to starting his Maritime and logistics career, Erik was a professional pitcher with the Detroit Tigers organization. Erik holds a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Oral Roberts where he was also captain of their baseball team.
Nyanya Diagne
Director, Human Resources
Nyanya Diagne is Director of Human Resources for Yusen Terminals LLC. Nyanya is responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies and infrastructure that align with Yusen Terminals business strategy to position the company as the premier terminal operator within the port of Los Angeles and Long Beach. She oversees all HR activities including but not limited to HR strategy, employee relations, organizational design, succession planning, compensation, HRIS, training & development, compliance, performance management, change management, talent management, onboarding, rewards and recognition, recruitment and organizational effectiveness. Prior to joining Yusen Terminals, Nyanya held several positions with increasing responsibility for leading HR teams. Her extensive experience includes responsibility for all HR related activities such as performance management, strategic planning, employee relations, leadership development, talent acquisition and onboarding, conflict resolution, succession management, change management, learning and development, benefits, and rewards and recognition for Anschutz Entertainment Group, Tribune Entertainment Company, Dealtime.com (now Shopping.com). Nyanya holds a B.A. in Business Management from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT.