Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero is expected to retire in December, following an 8 1/2-year run in the job, it was announced Thursday. His vision, experience and enthusiasm have served him — and the port — very well during his time as CEO,” Long Beach Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna said in a statement. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Cal State Long Beach, and later a law degree at Santa Clara University. “I’ve known Mario Cordero for a long time, and I have the deepest respect for his leadership and legacy,” Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement. Mario is a true Long Beach public servant, and his impact will be felt for generations to come,” Richardson added.