Jason E. Kirin
Jason E. Kirin serves as President, Columbia Group. Mr. Kirin works with management on the company’s strategic growth including business development, marketing, project management, business analysis, commercial contracts, and property management issues. Before joining Columbia Container Services, Mr. Kirin served as the Manager of Leasing and Property Development in the Port Commerce Department for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In this role, Mr. Kirin oversaw and managed all real estate leasing activity for the 3rd largest seaport in the country. Mr. Kirin managed a staff of Leasing Representatives and negotiated commercial real estate leases for container terminals, rail yards, auto terminals, bulk facilities and industrial warehouses.
Prior to this position, Mr. Kirin was responsible for managing the state and federal intergovernmental and legislative affairs for the Port Commerce Department. Before joining the Port Authority, Mr. Kirin served as Chief of Staff for the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission a state economic development authority charged with growing, attracting and maintaining business in the state.
Mr. Kirin earned an undergraduate degree from Drew University and a master’s degree from Rutgers University.