Developed partnerships with Big Box, C-Store, E-commerce marketplaces, 3PLs, marketing agencies, merchants - US, China, Europe, ASEAN

Developed partnerships with Food & Ag trade groups (FAS/WUSATA) and others to reach and serve growers, manufacturers and international traders in food, wine and other agricultural products in N. America, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Department of Commerce, Department of State, SBA, Export Import Bank, US & Foreign Commercial Service (domestic and international) Officers, Diplomats, US PTO, Am Chams, District Export Councils (appointed member for 15 years)

Served as the “International Pillar” leader for the Southern California, Aerospace & Defense Forum (Univ. of Southern California, a designated regional manufacturing hub) and led/organized trade events and missions promoting California A&D companies.

Established global network of financial, public relations, content providers, legal networks, and industry associations that help connect to resources and opportunities.

Foreign government trade and ministry connections boards of trade, trade promotion organizations, and business associations, Germany, UK, Spain, China/HKG, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Mexico, Guyana, Japan, Korea, Singapore

15+ years experience teaching graduate and undergraduate marketing and international business courses at top Universities in USA and Asia. Broad network of university relationships at the nexus of marketing/int’l trade and economic development in US, and SE Asia. Led a U.S Department of Commerce MDCP effort to promote California Universities in Asia, including international student/scholar recruitment.