Bill Pennella joined Crowley in 1987, and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including vice president of human resources, senior vice president of human resources/administration and executive vice president.  He has more than 40 years of experience in administration, human resources, and labor relations.  Prior to joining Crowley, he worked in those fields for two global steamship lines.  Pennella graduated from Rutgers University, with degrees in psychology and business.