FRP Transportation Chief Resigns

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — FRP Properties announced that Paul James resigned from his post as president and chief operating officer of its Transportation Group to pursue other interests. The company had announced the appointment in September (TT, 10-5-98, p. 18.)

"We have the greatest respect for Paul and we wish him well," said John Anderson, FRP president.

The company had hired him to oversee expansion of its transportation business, which comprises bulk carrier Florida Rock and Tank Lines and flatbed carrier Sunbelt Transport. FRP plans to engage another transport chief.