Look for the name Leonard Moecklin to become increasingly prominent in Florida-Cuba scenarios. He recently gave a well-received presentation to the Manatee Port Authority board on preparing for post-embargo trade.
“We just can’t wait for everyone to die off,” he underscored in reference to the usual exile-community suspects who thwart normalization of relations between the U.S. and Cuba. Moecklin has a vested interest in prompting pro-activity. He’s executive vice president and a founding partner of Havana Ferry Partners LLC, which would be well positioned in a post-embargo, open-travel world. Moecklin is also the former vice president of Colorado-based Miller Farms Exports, who helped the Clinton Administration with the Trade Sanction Reform and Export Exchange Act.