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The Port of Baltimore
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were retired. We then transitioned
to receiving latex via containers in a
bladder-type bag on charter vessels.”
The latex is sent to customers who
make it into different items such as
carpet backing, mattresses, adhesives
and dipped goods. “Our farm does
produce block rubber that is used in
tires, but only the liquid commodity is
brought into Baltimore,” she added.
Tomas has been a member of
the maritime industry ever since she
answered a “help wanted” ad about
10 years ago and joined Unicco, the
contractor for Firestone Natural Rubber
Co. She’s been working directly for
Firestone for the past seven years, and
has developed a very positive relationship
with the Maryland Port Administration
(MPA). “It’s been great working with
Jane Dorsey, Earl Cleaver and the staff
in [MPA] Operations,” Tomas said. “They
have been invaluable with organizing our
vessels when they call the Port. It’s been
so rewarding working for Firestone and
at the Port of Baltimore.”
The married mother of two young
boys said that she loves “spending
family time together.” She is also cur-
rently working toward her degree in
Business Administration and is a “huge”
Baltimore Ravens football fan.
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