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Washington

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Washington State Department of Commerce
2001 6th Ave. Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-256-6100

Isabelle De Wulf
Managing Director
Isabelle.dewulf@commerce.wa.gov
206-256-6137

Mary Ferguson
STEP Grant Program Director
mary.ferguson@commerce.wa.gov

Tammy Deets
International Trade Specialist
tammy.deets@commerce.wa.gov

Julie Monahan
International Trade Specialist
Julie.monahan@commerce.wa.gov

Nicole Gunkle
International Trade Specialist and STEP Export Voucher Program Manager
Nicole.gunkle@commerce.wa.gov

Joanna Boatwright
Aerospace International Trade Specialist
joanna.boatwright@commerce.was.gov

Karl Dahlgren
Life Science/Global Health International Trade Specialist
karl.dahlgren@commerce.wa.gov

Callum Cleary
Commerce Specialist and STEP Export Voucher Program Manager
callum.cleary@commerce.wa.gov

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Washington SBDC Intake
40 Lake Bellevue Drive
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005

Ellie He
Certified Business Advisor, International Trade
Bellevue
Washington@wsbdc.org
1-833-492-7232

Allan Peterson
Certified Business Advisor, International Trade
Moses Lake
Allan.Peterson@wsbdc.org
509-764-6579

Christy Mastin
International Trade Business Advisor
Kennewick
Christy.Mastin@wsbdc.org
(833) 492-7232

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire
before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

US Commercial Services:

Seattle
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Diane Mooney
Director
Diane.Mooney@trade.gov
206-553-7251
Industries: Aerospace & Defense (Aircraft, Aircraft Parts, Airport and Ground Support, Aviation Services, Composite Materials, Defense Industry Equipment)
Education and Training Services
Travel and Tourism

Liz Laxague
Senior International Trade Specialist
Elizabeth.Laxague@trade.gov
206-406-8903
Industries: Environmental Technologies (Water and Wastewater, Solid Waste and Recycling, Air Pollution Monitoring and Control),
Energy Industries (Renewables and Power Systems)
Automotive and Smart Mobility
Marine Technology (all Maritime applications except shipbuilding)
Design and Contruction (Architecture, Construction, Design, Equipment & Services, Building Products)
General Consumer Goods, including
Textile, Apparel and Sporting Goods and
Cosmetics

Thomas Meade
Senior International Trade Specialist
Thomas.Meade@trade.gov
206-553-1121
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing
Information and Communications Technologies and Digital Economy
Food and Agriculture Value Chain (Agribusiness, Equipment, Agtech, Food and Beverage)
Marine Technology (Commercial Ships and Pleasure Boats)
Safety & Security (Equipment & Services)
Healthcare Technologies

For general inquiries, or requests involving industry subsectors not listed above, please contact: Office.Seattle@Trade.gov.
Your request will be reviewed and routed to a Trade Specialist and responded to within 5 business days.

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

Washington State
(Except Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum
counties – covered by Oregon SBA Representative)
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

District Offices: 

Seattle District
Seattle - Main office
2401 4th Ave.
Suite 450
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-553-7310

Serving Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Douglas, Grant, Grays
Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat,
Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan,
Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Whatcom and
Yakima counties in Washington.

Melanie Norton
Director
Melanie.norton@sba.gov
206-604-2957

Matthew Schmidt
Deputy Director
matthew.schmidt@sba.gov
206-799-6064

Spokane Office
801 W. Riverside Ave.
Suite 444
Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 509-353-2800

Serving Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin,
Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens,
Walla Walla and Whitman counties in Washington;
and, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho,
Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone
counties in Idaho.

Melanie Norton
Director
Melanie.norton@sba.gov
206-604-2957

Matthew Schmidt
Deputy Director
matthew.schmidt@sba.gov
206-799-6064

Portland District
419 SW 11th Avenue
Suite 310
Portland, OR 97205
503-326-2682
Appointment Only

Serving Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos,
Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Hood River,
Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane,
Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk,
Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Wasco, Washington,
Wheeler, Yamhill counties in Oregon and Clark,
Skamania, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties in
southwestern Washington.

Martin Golden
Director
Martin.Golden@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Washington STEP Grant

Mary Ferguson
Project Director
mary.ferguson@commerce.wa.gov
206-256-6130

Oregon

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Business Oregon (Oregon Business Development Department)
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon Suite 205 Portland, OR 97204
Phone: 503-229-5625

Colin Sears
Global Strategy and Business Recruitment Manager
Colin.Sears@biz.oregon.gov
503-894-0160

Aaron Jensen
Business Recruitment Officer
Aaron.Jensen@biz.oregon.gov
971-375-7511

Alexa Byers
Global Trade Specialist
Advanced Manufacturing, Food Processing Equipment, Consumer Goods, Transportation and Defense
Alexa.Byers@oregon.gov
503-475-1832

Sharon Kim
Global Trade Specialist
Apparel, Outdoor Gear, Consumer Goods
Sharon.Kim-Geib@biz.oregon.gov
971-374-3077

Steve Thompson
Global Trade Specialist, Advanced Manufacturing,
High-Tech Biomedical, HealthtechSteve.A.Thompson@biz.oregon.gov
971-374-3076

Melissa Murphy
Business Recruitment Officer
Melissa.Murphy@biz.oregon.gov
503-983-8857

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Oregon SBDC Network
Oregon SBDC Global Trade Center
1445 Willamette Street Suite 5
Eugene, OR 97401

Mark Gregory
State Director
gregorym@lanecc.edu
541-463-5250

US Commercial Services:

Portland
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon Street, #242
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 326-3001

Haisum Shah
Acting Director
Haisum.Shah@trade.gov
(503) 326-5155
Industries: Design and Construction
Environmental Technologies
Energy Industry
Food and Agriculture Value Chain
Education
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Safety and Security
Select USA and Inbound Investment
Healthcare and Health Technologies
ICT and the Digital Economy
Textile, Apparel, and Sporting Goods/Consumer Goods

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

Oregon
(including SW Washington)
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

District Offices: 

Portland District
Portland Office
419 SW 11th Avenue
Suite 310
Portland, OR 97205
503-326-2682
Appointment Only

Serving Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos,
Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam,
Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath,
Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Morrow,
Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla,
Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill counties in
Oregon and Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, and
Wahkiakum counties in southwestern Washington.

Martin Golden
District Director
Martin.Golden@sba.gov

Samuel Goldstein
Deputy District Director
Samuel.Goldstein@sba.gov

Boise District
Boise Office
380 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Suite 330
Boise, ID 83706
208-334-9004
Appointment Only

Serving Clark, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont, Gem,
Gooding, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln, Madison,
Minidoka, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Teton,
Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington counties in Idaho
and Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Union, and
Wallowa counties in Oregon.

Shannon Madsen
District Director
shannon.madsen@sba.gov
(208) 334-9635

Tobin Dixon
Deputy District Director
tobin.dixon@sba.gov
(208) 334-9514

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Oregon STEP Grant

Stephen Thompson
Program Manager
steve.a.thompson@biz.oregon.gov
971-374-3076

California

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
1325 J St. Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445 2400

Emily Desai
Deputy Director for International Affairs and Trade
emily.desai@gobiz.ca.gov
Phone: 916-322-0559
Mobile: 279-777-6306

Mariana Guevara
Export Program Manager/ California State Trade Expansion Program Manager
Mariana.Guevara@gobiz.ca.gov
916-397-8085

Diana Dominguez
California Trade and Investment Representative - Americas
diana.dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
279-666-9104

Patricia Utterback
California Trade and Investment - Europe, Middle East, Africa
Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov
916-432-0891

Claire Gordon
International Investment and Research Analyst
Claire.Gordon@gobiz.ca.gov
916-891-8728

Jonathan Gasca
International Trade Analyst
Jonathan.Gasca@gobiz.ca.gov
916-233-9899

Henan Li
California Trade and Investment Representative – Asia
Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov
279-777-6308

Maria Onorato
Foreign Direct Investment Program
maria.onorato@gobiz.ca.gov
916-322-0595

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Los Angeles Regional SBDC Network
4900 E. Conant St. Bldg 02, Suite 108
Long Beach, CA 90808
Patrick Nye
Regional Director
pnye@lbcc.edu 562
938 5020

College of the Canyons SBDC
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd. University Center #258 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Catherine Grooms
SBDC Director
Catherine.Grooms@canyons.edu
661-362-5900

East Bay SBDC
25800 Barlos Bee Blvd, VBT 346
Hayward, CA 94542
Nancy Mangold
Director
ebinfo@eastbaysbdc.org
510-516-4118

Economic Development Corporation - Ventura County SBDC
4001 Mission Oaks Blvd, Suite A-1
Camarillo, CA 93010
Ray Bowman
SBDC Director
ray.bowman@edcsbdc.org
805-384-1800

Export SBDC at San Diego World Trade Center
1100 Market Street Ste 438
San Diego, CA 92101
Lucas Coleman
Center Director
lc@sandiegobusiness.org
619-234-8484

El Camino College SBDC
13430 Hawthorne Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Starleen Van Buren
SBDC Director
svanburen@elcamino.edu
310-225-8277

Long Beach City College SBDC
4900 E. Conant St. Bldg 02, Suite 108
Long Beach, CA 90808
Brad Pollak
SBDC Director
bpollak@lbcc.edu
562-938-5100

Marin SBDC
79 Acacia Ave, 104 Bertrand Hall
San Rafael, CA 94901
Miriam Hope Karell
Director
miriam@marinsbdc.org
415-482-1819

Mendocino-Lake SBDC (Fort Bragg)
255 Park St Lakeport,CA 95453
Julia Siderakis
Center Director
info@westcompany.org
707-964-7571

Mendocino-Lake SBDC (Ukiah)
185 E Church St Ukiah, CA 95482
Julia Siderakis
Center Director
info@westcompany.org
707-964-7571

North Coast SBDC
520 E St Eureka, CA 95501
Wilfred Franklin
Center Director
admin@northcoastsbdc.org
707-445-9720

Pasadena City College SBDC
3035 E. Foothill Blvd, Room 122
Pasadena, CA 91107
Donald J. Loewel
Center Director
dxloewel@pasadena.edu
626-585-3106

Sacramento Valley SBDC
1792 Tribute Rd, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95815
SiewYee Lee
Director
info@sacramentovalleysbdc.org
916-655-2100

San Francisco SBDC
1650 Mission St, Ste 101A
San Francisco, CA 94103
Jessica Wan
Director
qian.wan@sfgov.org
415-937-7232

San Joaquin SBDC
110 N. San Joaquin St, Suite 402
Stockton, CA 95202
Les Fong
Director
info@sanjoaquinsbdc.org
209-868-1046

San Mateo SBDC
1900 O'Farrell St. #380
San Mateo, CA 94403
Nora Razon
Director
info@sanmateosbdc.org
650-395-9130

Santa Cruz SBDC
6500 Soquel Dr, Bldg 2100C
Aptos, CA 95003
Alexander Pedersen
Director
sbdc@cabrillo.edu
831-479-6136

Shasta-Cascade SBDC
1305 Sacramento St
Redding, CA 96001
Quintin Gaddy
Director
emily@norcalsbdc.org / quintin@siskiyoucounty.org
530-842-1638

Sierra SBDC
10183 Truckee Airport Rd., Ste 202
Truckee, CA 96161
Jessica Carr
Director
info@sierrasbdc.com
530-582-4800

Siskiyou SBDC
1512 S. Oregon St.
Yreka, CA 96097
Quintin Gaddy
Director
quintin@siskiyoucounty.org
530-842-1638

Silicon Valley SBDC
210 N. 4th St., 4th Flr., Ste 402
San Jose, CA 95112
Edgar Ceron
Interim Director
info@svsbdc.org
408-924-1402

US Commercial Services:

Bakersfield
1631 17th St #100
Bakersfield, CA 93301

Alicia Rios
Director
Alicia.Rios@trade.gov
Office: (661) 888-8718
Cell: (661) 428-0075

Fresno
801 R. St., Ste. 201Fresno, CA 93721

Bernadette Rojas
Central Valley and Coastal California Director
Bernadette.Rojas@trade.gov
Office: (559) 486-1654
Cell: (559) 341-7137
Industries: Travel and Tourism and Foreign Direct Investment

Andy Seeto
Director U.S. Commercial Service Fresno
Andy.Seeto@trade.gov
Office: (559) 214-2923
Cell: (559) 767-0061
Industries: Agribusiness, Education and Training Services, Financial Services, Franchising

Indio

Eduard Roytberg
Director
Eduard.Roytberg@trade.gov
(909) 390-8482
Industries: Automotive and Smart MobilityFinancial ServicesProfessional and Business Services

Erica Ramirez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov
(909) 390-8429
Industries: Aerospace and DefenseAgricultural Products and ServicesEducation and TrainingEnvironmental TechnologiesFood and Beverage, Industrial and Commercial Equipment, Information and Communications TechnologySafety and Security 

Luis Fernandez
International Trade Specialist
Luis.Fernandez@trade.gov
(909) 390-8491
Industries: Beauty and Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Design and ConstructionEnergyHealthcare TechnologiesMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsTravel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine and Equipment

Note: Please contact the Director if you don’t see your industry listed above.

Irvine
To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs

Richard Swanson
Acting Director, Irvine USEAC
Senior Advisor, Western Region
Richard.Swanson@trade.gov
(949) 283-1024
Industries: Beauty/Cosmetics/Personal Care, Consumer Goods, EnergyEnvironmental TechnologiesFinancial ServicesFood and BeverageFranchisingHealthcare Technologies (Dental, Health IT, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Vitamins and Supplements)Information and Communications Technology

EJ Richardson
Commercial Officer
Elmer.Richardson@trade.gov
(949) 430-9190
Industries: Advanced ManufacturingAerospace and DefenseAutomotive and Smart MobilityDesign and ConstructionEducation and Training, Industrial Goods and Machinery, Media and EntertainmentSafety and SecuritySporting GoodsTextile and ApparelTravel and Tourism

Lina Daker
U.S. Advocacy Center Regional Manager, Indo-Pacific - Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Nepal
Lina.Daker@trade.gov
(202) 680-3561
The Advocacy Center coordinates U.S. government engagement across agencies on behalf of U.S. exporters as they compete against foreign firms for international contracts and procurements. Companies interested in official U.S. government support on public sector contracts should contact the Advocacy Center

NOTE: For any other industry sector and/or export-related inquiries, please contact them at OfficeIrvine@trade.gov

Los Angeles (Downtown)
633 West 5th Street, Suite 3300
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: 213-894-8784

Note: If your sector is not listed below, please contact one of the two directors who will direct you to the appropriate individual.

Amy Magat
Senior International Trade Specialist
Amy.Magat@trade.gov
213-894-3966
Industries: Advanced ManufacturingDesign & ConstructionMedia & EntertainmentFranchising

Richard Swanson
Senior Advisor, Pacific South Region
Richard.Swanson@trade.gov
(949) 283-1024
Industries: Food and Beverage, Pet Products

Jason Sproule
Global Aerospace & Defense Team Leader
Senior International Trade Specialist
Jason.Sproule@trade.gov
213-894-8785
Industries: Aerospace & Defense

Los Angeles (West)
11500 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 601
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Note: If your sector is not listed below, please contact one of the two directors who will direct you to the appropriate individual.

Leticia Arias
Senior International Trade Specialist
Leticia.Arias@trade.gov
310-235-7204
Industries: Automotive and Smart MobilityEnvironmental Technologies,
Energy, Smart Cities Initiatives, Travel & Tourism

Cynthia Torres
Senior International Trade Specialist
Cynthia.Torres@trade.gov
310-235-7219
Industries: Consumer Goods, Cosmetics, eCommerce, Healthcare

Delia Valdivia
Senior International Trade Specialist
Delia.Valdivia@trade.gov
310-235-7203
Industries: EducationInformation, Communications, and Technology,
Safety and Security(includes Cybersecurity)Marine Technologies, Port Infrastructure

San Jose/Silicon Valley
55 South Market Street, Suite 1040
San Jose, CA 95113

Cindy Ma
Senior International Trade Specialist
Cindy.Ma@trade.gov
(510) 368-0765
Industries: Healthcare and Health Tech, Consumer Goods, EnergyAutomotiveAgribusiness/Agritech

Gabriela Zelaya
Global Education Team Leader
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov
(408) 335-9202
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseSafety & SecurityEducation, Business Services, FinTechAdvanced Manufacturing (Industrial supplies & equipment), SelectUSA, Travel & Tourism

Ludwika Alvarez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Ludwika.Alvarez@trade.gov
(415) 517-0265
Industries: Cybersecurity (data privacy and data security), Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise SaaS, Semiconductors, Data Centers & other AI Infrastructure, AI Applications, 5G+ & Telecommunication Networking Including Satellites

Additional Resource for Northern California companies in rural areas
Rural Export Center (REC) i.e. Monterey, Salinas, Mendocino, Eureka, Humboldt, etc.

Jennifer Verdon
Jennifer.Verdon@trade.gov

Oakland
1301 Clay St., Suite 630N Oakland, CA 94612

Cindy Ma
Senior International Trade Specialist
Cindy.Ma@trade.gov
(510) 368-0765
Industries: Healthcare and Health Tech, Consumer Goods, EnergyAutomotiveAgribusiness/Agritech

Gabriela Zelaya
Global Education Team Leader
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov
(408) 335-9202
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseSafety & SecurityEducation, Business Services, FinTechAdvanced Manufacturing (Industrial supplies & equipment), SelectUSA, Travel & Tourism

Ludwika Alvarez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Ludwika.Alvarez@trade.gov
(415) 517-0265
Industries: Cybersecurity (data privacy and data security), Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise SaaS, Semiconductors, Data Centers & other AI Infrastructure, AI Applications, 5G+ & Telecommunication Networking Including Satellites

Additional Resource for Northern California companies in rural areas
Rural Export Center (REC) i.e. Monterey, Salinas, Mendocino, Eureka, Humboldt, etc.

Jennifer Verdon
Jennifer.Verdon@trade.gov

Ontario
3110 E. Guasti Road, Suite 465 Ontario, CA 91761

Eduard Roytberg
Director
Eduard.Roytberg@trade.gov
(909) 390-8482
Industries: Automotive and Smart MobilityFinancial ServicesProfessional and Business Services

Erica Ramirez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov
(909) 390-8429
Industries: Aerospace and DefenseAgricultural Products and ServicesEducation and TrainingEnvironmental TechnologiesFood and Beverage, Industrial and Commercial Equipment, Information and Communications TechnologySafety and Security 

Luis Fernandez
International Trade Specialist
Luis.Fernandez@trade.gov
(909) 390-8491
Industries: Beauty and Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Design and ConstructionEnergyHealthcare TechnologiesMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsTravel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine and Equipment

Note: Please contact the Director if you don’t see your industry listed above.

Sacramento
1792 Tribute Road, Suite 455
Sacramento, CA 95815

Cindy Ma
Senior International Trade Specialist
Cindy.Ma@trade.gov
(510) 368-0765
Industries: Healthcare and Health Tech, Consumer Goods, EnergyAutomotiveAgribusiness/Agritech

Gabriela Zelaya
Global Education Team Leader
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov
(408) 335-9202
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseSafety & SecurityEducation, Business Services, FinTechAdvanced Manufacturing (Industrial supplies & equipment), SelectUSA, Travel & Tourism

Ludwika Alvarez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Ludwika.Alvarez@trade.gov
(415) 517-0265
Industries: Cybersecurity (data privacy and data security), Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise SaaS, Semiconductors, Data Centers & other AI Infrastructure, AI Applications, 5G+ & Telecommunication Networking Including Satellites

Additional Resource for Northern California companies in rural areas
Rural Export Center (REC) i.e. Monterey, Salinas, Mendocino, Eureka, Humboldt, etc.

Jennifer Verdon
Jennifer.Verdon@trade.gov

San Diego
9449 Balboa Avenue, Suite 111
San Diego CA 92123
We are available by appointment-only.

Aron Davidson
San Diego & Imperial U.S. Export Assistance Center Director
(619) 241-1710
Aron.Davidson@trade.gov
Industries: Travel & Tourism; Cross-Border Trade; FDI/SelectUSA; Food & Beverage; Agribusiness; Cosmetics; Textiles & Apparel

Colleen Fisher Simons
Pacific South Network Director
Colleen.Simons@trade.gov
619-371-2287

Kathy Bridges
International Trade Specialist
Kathy.Bridges@trade.gov
858-467-7042
Industries: Information & Communications Technology; Life Sciences & Healthcare TechnologiesMedia & Entertainment; Services (Professional; Financial; Franchising); Automotive; Natural Products

Jacqueline “JQ” Roeder
International Trade Specialist
Jacqueline.Roeder@trade.gov
619-209-9233
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseSafety & Security EquipmentEnvironmental TechnologyMarine TechnologyEducation and TrainingEnergyDesign & ConstructionManufacturing (Chemicals, Equipment & Machinery, Distribution & Logistics); Consumer Goods

San Francisco
75 Hawthorne St. 2nd Floor, Suite 2500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-705-2300
Email: office.sanfrancisco@trade.gov

Cindy Ma
Senior International Trade Specialist
Cindy.Ma@trade.gov
(510) 368-0765
Industries: Healthcare and Health Tech, Consumer Goods, EnergyAutomotiveAgribusiness/Agritech

Gabriela Zelaya
Global Education Team Leader
Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov
(408) 335-9202
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseSafety & SecurityEducation, Business Services, FinTechAdvanced Manufacturing (Industrial supplies & equipment), SelectUSA, Travel & Tourism

Ludwika Alvarez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Ludwika.Alvarez@trade.gov
(415) 517-0265
Industries: Cybersecurity (data privacy and data security), Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise SaaS, Semiconductors, Data Centers & other AI Infrastructure, AI Applications, 5G+ & Telecommunication Networking Including Satellites

Additional Resource for Northern California companies in rural areas
Rural Export Center (REC) i.e. Monterey, Salinas, Mendocino, Eureka, Humboldt, etc.

Jennifer Verdon
Jennifer.Verdon@trade.gov

Ventura
Port of Hueneme Administration Offices
333 Ponoma Street Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Maryanne Burke
Director
Maryanne.Burke@trade.gov
(617) 913-8136

Ex-Im Bank:

California counties of:
Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa,
Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, Yuba

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Sandra Donzella
Deputy Managing Director
sandra.donzella@exim.gov
Office: 858-200-9313
Cell: 619-517-1822

California counties of:
Monterey, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Ventura

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Paul Duncan
Regional Director
Paul.Duncan@exim.gov
Office: 949-670-5394
Cell: 714-337-4713

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

California (San Diego)
2601 Main Street, 5th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614

Martin Selander
Export Finance Manager
562-754-7940
martin.selander@sba.gov

San Diego District
550 West C Street, Suite 550 San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: 619-557-7250
Fax: 619-557-5894
sandiego@sba.gov
Serving San Diego and Imperial counties.

Mike Sovacool
District Director (Acting)
michael.sovacool@sba.gov
619-727-4881

California (Los Angeles & Orange County, Inland Empire)
444 South Flower Street, 37th Flr
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Serving Los Angeles, Santa Barbara,
and Ventura counties

Pellson Lau
Export Finance Manager
213-842-5781
pellson.lau@sba.gov

Los Angeles District
312 N. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-634-3855

Julie Clowes
District Director
julie.clowes@sba.gov

Santa Ana - Main office
5 Hutton Centre Dr., Suite 900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: 714-550-7420
Serving Orange and San Bernardino counties, and Riverside County west of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Christopher Lorenzana
District Director (Acting)
christopher.lorenzana@sba.gov

Palm Desert
73733 Fred Waring Dr., Suite 211
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 714-550-7420
Serving Riverside County east of the San Jacinto Mountains.

Christopher Lorenzana
District Director (Acting)
christopher.lorenzana@sba.gov

California (San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno)
75 Hawthorne Street, Suite 2500
San Francisco, CA 94105

Michael Fazio
Export Finance Manager
202-322-3352
michael.fazio@sba.gov

Fresno District 
801 R St., Suite 201
Fresno, CA 93721
559-487-5791
fresno@sba.gov
Serving Alpine, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne

Dawn Golik
District Director
dawn.golik@sba.gov

George Flores
Deputy District Director
george.flores@sba.gov
Sacramento District

Sacramento District 
Citrus Heights
6501 Sylvan Avenue
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
916-735-1700
Serving Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Yolo, Sacramento, Pacer, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, and Calaveras counties

Heather Luzzi
District Director
heather.luzzi@sba.gov
Phone: 916-735-1709
Cell: 916-300-6738

Carrie Ellinwood
Deputy District Director
carrie.ellinwood@sba.gov

San Francisco District
455 Market St.
Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-744-6820
Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties.

Chris Horton
District Director
chris.horton@sba.gov
202-355-3411

Curt Brown
Deputy District Director
Curt.Brown@sba.gov
415-744-8494

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

California STEP Grant

Mariana Guevara
Export Program Manager
mariana.guevara@gobiz.ca.gov
STEP@gobiz.ca.gov
916-397-8085

Jonathan Gasca
International Trade Analyst
Jonathan.Gasca@gobiz.ca.gov

Nevada

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development
International Trade Division
555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 5400
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-486-2700

Audrey Summers
International Business Development Coordinator
alsummers@goed.nv.gov
702-486-2716

US Commercial Services:

Las Vegas
300 South Fourth Street, Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Martin Herbst
Director
Martin.Herbst@trade.gov
(702) 540-0518

Hector Rodriguez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Hector.Rodriguez@trade.gov
(702) 219-3397
Industries: AutomotiveBusiness and Professional Services, Chemicals, Design and ConstructionEducationEnergyEnvironmental TechnologyFranchising, Industrial Materials, Non-Profits and Associations, Public Sector

U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center
300 South Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Learn more about Rural Export Center

Dijana Mitrovic
International Trade Specialist
Dijana.Mitrovic@trade.gov
(725) 246-4443
Industries: Aerospace and DefenseAgribusiness, Consumer Goods, Distribution and Logistics, Equipment and Machinery, Financial Services, Food and BeveragesHealthcareInformation and Communication TechnologyMarine TechnologyMedia and Entertainment, Retail Trade, Textiles and Apparel, Wholesale Trade

Reno
111 W. Proctor Street,
Carson City, NV 89703
Janis Kalnins
Director
Janis.kalnins@trade.gov
775.301.0037

Ex-Im Bank:

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Paul Duncan
Regional Director
Paul.Duncan@exim.gov
Office: 949-670-5394
Cell: 714-337-4713

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

Nevada (North)
2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

Nevada (South)
2601 Main Street, 5th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614

Martin Selander
Export Finance Manager
562-754-7940
martin.selander@sba.gov

Nevada District
300 S. 4th St., Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-388-6611
Appointment Only
Serving Clark, Lincoln, Nye, and Esmeralda counties.

Saul Ramos
District Director
Saul.Ramos@sba.gov
702-782-9986

Carson City
Virtual Office
702-388-6611
Appointment Only
Serving Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Washoe, White Pine, and Storey counties and the city of Carson City.

Saul Ramos
District Director
Saul.Ramos@sba.gov
702-782-9986

Arizona

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
333 N. Central Suite 1900
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602 845 1200

Kevin O’Shea
VP International Trade
kevino@azcommerce.com
602-845-1217

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Arizona SBDC Network State Office
Maricopa Community Colleges,
District Office
2411 West 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Paula Wittekind
Interim State Director
paula.wittekind@domail.maricopa.edu
480-731-8217

US Commercial Services:

Phoenix
4041 North Central Avenue, Suite 1010
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 623 473 6928

Leandro Solorzano
Director
leandro.solorzano@trade.gov
Office: +1-623-377-7797
Mobile: +1-480-387-6531
Industries: AgribusinessConsumer GoodsCosmetics and ToiletriesFood and BeverageSporting GoodsProfessional and Business ServicesFinancial ServicesEducationFranchisingLife Sciences and Healthcare Technology,Travel and Tourism, and Information Communication Technology.

Fernando Jimenez
Senior International Trade Specialist
Fernando.Jimenez@trade.gov
Office: +1-623-377-9641
Mobile: +1-480-737-1128
Industries: Aerospace and DefenseAdvanced ManufacturingDesign and ConstructionEnergy, Mining, Safety and Security,  Automotive and Ground TransportationApparel And TextilesEnvironmental Technology.

Ex-Im Bank:

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Sandra Donzella
Deputy Managing Director
sandra.donzella@exim.gov
Office: 858-200-9313
Cell: 619-517-1822

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

2601 Main Street, 5th Floor
Irvine, CA 92614

Martin Selander
Export Finance Director
562-754-7940
martin.selander@sba.gov

Phoenix Main Office
Virtual Office
602-745-7200
Serving Maricopa, La Paz, Mohave, Coconino, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.

Dubey, Shivani
District Director (Acting)
Shivani.Dubey@sba.gov

Show Low Office
1201 E. Cooley, Suite E
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-532-0034
Serving Apache, Gila, Navajo, Graham, and Greenlee counties.

Dubey, Shivani
District Director (Acting)
Shivani.Dubey@sba.gov

Tucson Office
300 W. Congress St., Suite 7N
Tucson, AZ 85701
602-745-7200
Serving Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz counties.

Dubey, Shivani
District Director (Acting)
Shivani.Dubey@sba.gov

STEP Grant Office: 

Arizona
Kevin J. O'Shea
Senior Vice President, International Trade
kevino@AZcommerce.com

Alaska

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development Office of International Trade
550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1535
Anchorage AK 99501
907 269 8100

Julie Sande
Commissioner of Commerce, Community and Economic
Development
julie.sande@alaska.gov
907-465-2500

Janae Erickson
Special Assistant to the Commissioner
jenae.erickson@alaska.gov
907-269-7396

US Commercial Services:

Anchorage
222 West 7th Avenue, Suite 524, Box 38 Anchorage, AK 99513
Debra "Debbie" Franklin
Director
Debra.Franklin@trade.gov
907-271-6237

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

Anchorage District
420 L St., Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-271-4022
akinfo@sba.gov

Erica C. Rivera
Deputy District Director
erica.rivera@sba.gov
(907) 308-5741

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Alaska
Laura Vaught
Program Manager
laura.vaught@alaska.gov
907-269-7387

Idaho

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Idaho Commerce
700 W State Street
Boise, ID 83702, United States
208-334-2650

Tina Salisbury
Senior International Trade Specialist & STEP Grant Project Director
tina.salisbury@commerce.idaho.gov
208-334-2470

Sharon Canaday
International Trade Specialist
sharon.canaday@commerce.idaho.gov
208.334.2470

Ewa Szewczyk
Contracts and Grants Manager
ewa.szewczyk@commerce.idaho.gov
208-287-0784

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Idaho SBDC
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
Doug Covey
State Director
dougcovey@boisestate.edu
208-426-2034

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Boise and U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center Pacific Northwest

700 W. State St., 2nd Floor
Boise, ID 83720

Jennifer Verdon
Acting Director
Jennifer.Verdon@trade.gov
(986) 256-2255
Industries: Aerospace & Defense (Aircraft, Aircraft Parts, Airport and Ground Support, Aviation Services, Composite Materials, Defense Industry Equipment), Automotive and Smart MobilityEducation and Training ServicesEnvironmental Technologies (Water Resources, Solid Waste and Recycling, Air Monitoring and Pollution Control), Energy Industries (Oil/Gas, Renewable, Power Systems), and Safety & Security (Equipment & Services) Travel and TourismFood and Agriculture Value Chain (Agribusiness, Equipment, Agtech, Food & Beverage), Design and Construction (Architecture, Construction, Design, Equipment & Services, Building Products), Healthcare Technologies (Lab Supplies, Medical Devices, Pharma, Surgical) Advanced ManufacturingSporting GoodsInformation and Communications Technologies and Digital Economy.

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Export counseling and Research for rural businesses in Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Utah, northern California, and Alaska

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

Boise District
380 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Suite 330
Boise, ID 83706
208-334-9004

Serving Clark, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont, Gem, Gooding, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Lincoln, Madison, Minidoka, Oneida, Owyhee, Payette, Power, Teton, Twin Falls, Valley, and Washington counties in Idaho and Baker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Union, and Wallowa counties in Oregon.

Shannon Madsen
District Director
shannon.madsen@sba.gov
(208) 334-9635

Tobin Dixon
Deputy District Director
tobin.dixon@sba.gov
(208) 334-9514

Seattle District
Seattle Main Office
2401 4th Ave. Suite 450
Seattle, WA 98121
206-553-7310
Appointment Only

Serving Serving Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla and Whitman counties in Washington; and, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties in Idaho.

Melanie Norton
District Director
Melanie.norton@sba.gov
206-604-2957

Matthew Schmidt
Deputy Director
matthew.schmidt@sba.gov
206-799-6064

Seattle District
Spokane Office
801 W. Riverside Ave. Suite 444
Spokane, WA 99201
509-353-2800
Appointment Only

Serving Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla and Whitman counties in Washington; and, Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone counties in Idaho.

Melanie Norton
District Director
Melanie.norton@sba.gov
206-604-2957

Matthew Schmidt
Deputy Director
matthew.schmidt@sba.gov
206-799-6064

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Idaho
Tina Salisbury
Program Manager
tina.salisbury@commerce.idaho.gov
208-334-2470

Hawaii

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

State of Hawaii- Department of Business
250 South Hotel Street 5th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813 United States
808-587-2750

Dennis Ling
Administrator of the Business Development
dennis.t.ling@hawaii.gov

Jamie Lum
Business Development Program Manager
jamie.k.lum@hawaii.gov
808-587-2753

US Commercial Services :

Honolulu
Hawaii Foreign Trade Zone #9
521 Ala Moana Blvd. #214
Honolulu, HI 96813

John Holman
Director
John.Holman@trade.gov
808-522-8041

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

John F. Brislin
Export Finance Manager
206-584-3486
john.brislin@sba.gov

Honolulu Main Office
500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 1-306
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-541-2990
Fax: 808-541-2976
Email: hawaiigeneral@sba.gov

Dennis Kwak
District Director
dennis.kwak@sba.gov
808-460-8967

Guam District Office
400 Route 8, Suite 302
Maite, GU 96910
Phone: 671-472-7419
Fax: 671-472-7365
Email: guamgeneral@sba.gov

Kenneth Lujan
Branch Manager
kenneth.lujan@sba.gov
671-688-2599

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

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State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Hawaii
Jamie Lum
Program Manager
jamie.k.lum@hawaii.gov
808-587-2753

Wyoming

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Wyoming Business Council
Business and Industry Division
214 W.15th St.Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-2863

Brandon Marshall
Services Division Director
brandon.marshall@wyo.gov
(307) 777-2820

Kaley Holyfield
Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Manager
kaley.holyfield@wyo.gov
307-286-3668

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Wyoming SBDC State Office
University of Wyoming, Laramie
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3922
Laramie, WY 82071

Jill Kline
State Director
jkline@uwyo.edu
307-766-3405

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Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

999 18th Street, Suite 725
North Tower
Denver, CO 80202
Patty Brewer
Export Finance Manager
720-556-4664
patricia.brewer@sba.gov
Casper Office
150 E. B St., Room 1011
Casper, WY 82601
Phone: 307-261-6500
Serving all 23 counties in Wyoming.
Amy Lea
District Director
Amy.Lea@sba.gov
307-247-3191 (C)

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Wyoming
Kaley Holyfield
Project Director
kaley.holyfield@wyo.gov
307-286-3668

Colorado

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of Economic Development & International Trade
1600 Broadway Suite 2500
Denver, CO 80202 United States
303-892-3840

Rama Haris
Advanced Industries Senior Manager, Global Business Development
rama.haris@state.co.us
303-824-9768

Sophia Gonzalez-Mayagoitia
International Export Grant Manager
sophia.gonzalez-mayagoitia@state.co.us
720-703-2471

Mike Landes
Senior Global Business Development Manager
mike.landes@state.co.us
720-537-1025

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Colorado SBDC
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
1600 Broadway Suite 2500
Denver, CO 80202

Hannah W. Krieger
State Director
info@coloradosbdc.org
303-263-4110

US Commercial Services:

Denver
999 18th Street, Suite 725; North Tower
Denver, CO 80202

If your industry is not listed below, please contact the director.

Suzette Nickle
Director
Suzette.Nickle@trade.gov
(303) 844-5655

Molly Hope
Global Advanced Manufacturing Team Leader
Molly.Hope@trade.gov
Mobile: 303-889-9789
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing

Ex-Im Bank:

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Sandra Donzella
Deputy Managing Director
sandra.donzella@exim.gov
Office: 858-200-9313
Cell: 619-517-1822

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

999 18th Street, Suite 725
North Tower
Denver, CO 80202

Serving all 64 counties in Colorado

Patty Brewer
Export Finance Manager
720-556-4664
patricia.brewer@sba.gov

Colorado District
721 19th St., Suite 426
Denver, CO 80202
303-844-2607
Colorado@sba.gov

Frances Padilla
District Director
frances.padilla@sba.gov
(303) 844 4293

David Benavides
Deputy District Director
david.benavides@sba.gov
(303) 844 0509

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Colorado
Sophia Gonzalez-Mayagoitia
International Export Grant Manager
sophia.gonzalez-mayagoitia@state.co.us
720-703-2471

New Mexico

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

New Mexico Economic Development Department
1100 St. Francis Dr.Rm. 1244 Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: 505-827-0300

Sara Gutiérrez
Deputy Division Director, Economic Development
sara.gutierrez@state.nm.us
505-827-0249

Celeste Nuñez
Director of International Business Resources, New Mexico Trade Alliance (STEP Grant Director)
celeste@nmtradealliance.org

US Commercial Services :

U.S. Commercial Service New Mexico
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
1309 4th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Indalecio (Indy) Vallejos
Director
Office (505) 456-0103
Mobile (505) 218-2446
Email:Indalecio.vallejos@trade.gov

Companies in the Southern New Mexico counties of Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Grant, and Luna are served by CS El Paso
Robert Queen
Director

Ex-Im Bank:

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Sandra Donzella
Deputy Managing Director
sandra.donzella@exim.gov
Office: 858-200-9313
Cell: 619-517-1822

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

1919 Smith Street, Ste. 10087
Houston, TX 77002
Jeremy Foreman
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov
Albuquerque Office
500 Gold Ave SW, Suite 11301
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-248-8225
Serving all 33 counties in New Mexico.
John M. Garcia
District Director
john.garcia@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

New Mexico

Sara Gutierrez
Program Manager
Sara.Gutierrez@state.nm.us
505-827-0249

North Dakota

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

North Dakota Trade Office
4844 Rocking Horse Circle South, Suite 1
Fargo, ND 58104
Phone: 701-929-6702

Drew Combs
Executive Director
drew@ndto.com
701-929-6703

Lindsey Warner
Director of Operations
lindsey@ndto.com
701-929-6712

Amanda Nordick
Communications & Membership Manager
amanda@ndto.com
701-929-6710

Jiwon Kim
International Business Executive
jiwon@ndto.com
701-929-6705

Hataikarn Hearne
International Business Manager
hataikarn@ndto.com
701-929-6710

US Commercial Services:

Fargo
North Dakota State University - Barry Hall
811 2nd Ave, N., Suite 436 Fargo, ND 58102

**This office is currently vacant. For assistance, please contact:
U.S. Commercial Service South Dakota
200 N Phillips Ave L101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Cinnamon King
Director
Cinnamon.King@trade.gov
605-330-4265

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

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Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Carlos Sosa
Export Finance Manager
504-377-5086
carlos.sosa@sba.gov

North Dakota District
Fargo Office
657 2nd Ave. N. Room 360
Fargo, ND 58108
701-239-5131
Appointment Only

Serving all 53 counties in North Dakota.

Alan Haut
District Director
alan.haut@sba.gov
701-239-5049

Wendy Klug
Deputy District Director
wendy.klug@sba.gov
701-552-5360

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

North Dakota

Mathew Warsocki
Program Manager
Mathew@ndto.com
701-721-6938

South Dakota

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

South Dakota Trade
3501 N. Aviation Avenue
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

Luke J. Lindberg
President & CEO
Luke.lindberg@southdakotatrade.com
605-743-0610

Edward Newburn
Senior Advisor & Chief of Staff
Edward.newburn@southdakotatrade.com
202-549-6808

Rachael Weiland
Director of Business Engagement
rachael.weiland@southdakotatrade.com
605-310-0539

Joshua Reynolds
Program Manager
joshua.reynolds@southdakotatrade.com
605-310-3480

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

South Dakota International Trade Center
Sioux Falls ITC
#1 West Weather Lane, Suite #400
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104

Rock Nelson
International Trade Director
rock@southdakotatrade.com
605-941-6696

US Commercial Services :

200 N Phillips Ave L101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
All counties in South Dakota served.
Cinnamon King
Director
Cinnamon.King@trade.gov
605-330-4265

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Carlos Sosa
Export Finance Manager
504-377-5086
carlos.sosa@sba.gov

South Dakota District
Sioux Falls - Main office
200 N. Phillips Ave,. Suite L101
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-330-4243

Serving Roberts, Marshall, Day, Grant, Codington, Deul, Brookings, Moody, Minnehaha, Lincoln, Union, Clay, Turner, McCook, Lake, Moody, Kingsbury, Hamlin, Codington, Clark, Brown, Spink, Beadle, Miner, Hanson, Davison, Hutchinson, Bon Homme, Yankton, Douglas, Charles Mix, Gregory, Tripp, Todd, Mellette, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Hughes, Sully, Hyde, Hand, Faulk, Edmunds, McPherson, Campbell, Walworth, Potter, Dewey, Corson, Aurora, Sanborn, Brule, and Buffalo counties.

Bryson Patterson
District Director
bryson.patterson@sba.gov
(605) 202-2185

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

South Dakota

Joshua Reynolds
Project Director
Joshua.Reynolds@SouthDakotaTrade.com
605-338-3424
(605) 310-3480

Nebraska

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of International Trade & Investment
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 002
P.O. Box 94666 Lincoln, NE 65821
Phone: 402-471-4668

Cobus Block
Director of International and Business Recruitment
cobus.block@nebraska.gov
402-480-5806

Colby Angst
Export Consultant
colby.angst@nebraska.gov
402-480-5806

Taylor Bolam
International Business Associate
taylor.bolam@nebraska.gov
Phone: 402-471-8613

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Nebraska Business Development Center
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6708 Pine Street, Mammel Hall, Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68182

Tony Schultz
State Director
tonyschultz@unomaha.edu
402-554-2521

Eswari Kalugasalam
International Trade Consultant
ekalugasalam@unomaha.edu
402.554.6268

US Commercial Services :

Omaha
1616 Capitol Ave Suite 249
Omaha, NE 68102

Meredith Bond
Director
Meredith.Bond@trade.gov
402-680-4261

Ex-Im Bank:

Detroit, MI Office
Export-Import Bank Detroit Field Office
1025 Campus Dr. S Building 47 West
Waterford, MI 48328

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration
Export and Trade Assistance

999 18th St., Suite 725
North Tower
Denver, CO 80202
Serving all 93 counties in Nebraska.
Patty Brewer
Export Finance Manager
720-556-4664
patricia.brewer@sba.gov
Omaha Office
Omaha
10675 Bedford Ave., Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68134
402-221-4691
Timothy R. Mittan
District Director
Timothy.Mittan@sba.gov
Lisa Tedesco
Deputy District Director
Lisa.Tedesco@sba.gov

Kansas

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Kansas Department of Commerce
Business and Community Development Division
1000 SW Jackson Street Curtis State Office Building,
Suite 100 Topeka, KS 66612, United States
Phone: 785-296-5298

Laura Lombard
Director, International Division
laura.lombard@ks.gov
(785) 207-0739

Randi Tveitaraas Jack
Deputy Director, International Division
Randi.TveitaraasJack@ks.gov
(785) 296-7868

Chang Lu
Recruitment & International Trade Project Manager
clu@kansascommerce.com
913-307-7378

April Chiang
Assistant Director, Export Promotion
achiang@kansascommerce.com
785- 296-5473

Katie Chaires
International Project Manager
katie.chaires@ks.gov
785-250-8688

Cassidy Nolan
International Trade Representative
cassidy.nolan@ks.gov

Laurie Pieper
Assistant Director, Global Resources
laura.pieper@ks.gov

Abena Taylor
International Trade Representative
abena.taylor@ks.gov

US Commercial Services:
Wichita
300 W Douglas Ave., Suite 850
Wichita, KS 67202

Andrew Anderson
Director
Andrew.Anderson@trade.gov
316-263-4067

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Ursula Wegrzynowicz
Export Finance Manager
312-353-7674
Ursula.Wegrzynowicz@sba.gov

Wichita District
Wichita Office
220 W. Douglas Ave., Suite 450
Wichita, KS 67202
316-269-6616

Serving Barber, Barton, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cheyenne, Clark, Clay, Cloud, Comanche, Cowley, Decatur, Dickinson, Edwards, Elk, Ellis, Ellsworth, Finney, Ford, Geary, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Greenwood, Hamilton, Harper, Harvey, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kearny, Kingman, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Logan, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Meade, Mitchell, Morris, Morton, Ness, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rawlins, Reno, Republic, Rice, Riley, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, Scott, Sedgwick, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Sumner, Thomas, Trego, Wabaunsee, Wallace, Washington, and Wichita counties.

Wayne E. Bell
District Director
wayne.bell@sba.gov
316-269-6566

Sarah Haymaker
Deputy District Director
sarah.haymaker@sba.gov
316-269-6567

Kansas City District
Kansas City Main Office
1000 Walnut St., Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-426-4900

Serving Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Linn, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Nemaha, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wilson, Woodson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Davies, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline, Sullivan, and Worth counties in Missouri.

Melissa Tedesco
Acting District Director
melissa.tedesco@sba.gov

Springfield Office
901 E. Saint Louis St., Suite 704
65806, MO 65806
417-501-0542

Serving Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright counties in Missouri.

Melissa Tedesco
Acting District Director
melissa.tedesco@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Kansas

Chang Lu
Program Manager
chang.lu@ks.gov
913-515-8541

Oklahama

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Global Business Services
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
900 N. Stiles Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: 405-815-5104

Christy Busch
Chief of Protocol and Diplomacy
christy.busch@okcommerce.gov
405-815-5111

Sarah Short
Director of International Relations and Global Commerce
sarah.short@okcommerce.gov
405-255-3248

Kathy Gain
Program Manager
kathy.gain@okcommerce.gov
405-830-9098

Jesse Garcia
Senior Trade Specialist
jesse.garcia@okcommerce.gov
405-815-5136

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Oklahoma SBDC State Office
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
301 W University Blvd, Durant OK 74701
Durant, OK 74701

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Michele Campbell Hockersmith
State Director
info@oksbdc.org
580-745-2877

US Commercial Services :

Oklahoma City
301 NW 63rd Street, Suite 420
Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Marcus Verner
Director
Marcus.Verner@trade.gov
(405) 740-4243

Ashley Wilson
Senior International Trade Specialist
Ashley.Wilson@trade.gov
(405) 312-0307

Tulsa
156 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74103

Marcus Verner
Director
Marcus.Verner@trade.gov
(405) 740-4243

Ex-Im Bank:

Houston, TX Office
Export-Import Bank Houston Field Office
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street, Suite 10087
Houston TX 77002

Eric Miller
Regional Director
eric.miller@exim.gov
Office: 832-810-6448
Cell: 713-306-7969

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1919 Smith Street, Ste. 10087
Houston, TX 77002

Jeremy Foreman
Export Finance Manager
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov

Oklahoma District
Oklahoma City Office
301 NW 6th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-609-8000

Serving all 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt
District Director
fernanda.pedraza-schmitt@sba.gov
405-609-8011

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Oklahoma

Kathy Gain
Program Manager
Kathy.Gain@okcommerce.gov
405-830-9098

Montana

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Montana Department of Commerce
Office of Trade & International Relations
P.O. Box 200505
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-841-2783

Angelyn DeYoung
International Trade Director
ADeYoung@mt.gov
406-841-2783

Katie Willcockson
International Trade Officer
KWillcockson@mt.gov
406-841-2750

Rebecca Bruno
International Marketing Officer
RBruno@mt.gov
406-841-2724

Andy Fjeseth
Bureau Chief, Ag Finance, Trade & Development Bureau, Montana Department of Agriculture
afjeseth@mt.gov
406-444-3571

US Commercial Services :

Helena
10 West 15th Street, Suite 1100
Helena, MT 59626

This office is currently vacant. For Montana companies seeking export assistance, please contact U.S. Commercial Service Seattle.

Ex-Im Bank:

Seattle, WA Office
Export-Import Bank Seattle Field Office
2001 6th Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121

Mitsu Saito
Regional Director
Mitsutaka.Saito@exim.gov
Office: 206-738-7955
Cell: 202-235-5264

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

999 18th Street, Suite 725
North Tower
Denver, CO 80202
Serving all 56 counties in Montana.
Patty Brewer
Export Finance Manager
720-556-4664
patricia.brewer@sba.gov
Helena Main Office
10 W. 15th St., Suite 1100
Helena, MT 59626
406-441-1081
Brent Donnelly
District Director
brent.donnelly@sba.gov
406-441-1083
Brian Buch
Deputy District Director
brian.buch@sba.gov
406-441-1080
222 N. 32nd St.
Billings, MT 59101
406-441-1081
Brent Donnelly
District Director
brent.donnelly@sba.gov
406-441-1083
Brian Buch
Deputy District Director
brian.buch@sba.gov
406-441-1080

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Montana

Angelyn DeYoung
Program Manager
adeyoung@mt.gov
406-431-5075

Iowa

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
International Trade Office
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200
Des Moines, IA 50315, United States
515-348-6200

Amber Rodgers
Global Business Team Lead
amber.rodgers@iowaeda.com
515-348-6188

Brad Frisvold
Marketing Manager - Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
brad.frisvold@iowaeda.com
515-348-6241

Andrea Smith
Marketing Manager - Americas & sub-Saharan Africa Trade andrea.smith@iowaeda.com
515-348-6240

Lisa Day
Grants Manager
lisa.day@iowaeda.com
515-348-6159

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

America's SBDC Iowa
Iowa State University
1805 Collaboration Place, Suite 1332
Ames, IA 50010

Lisa Shimkat
State Director - Iowa State University
lshimkat@iastate.edu
515-294-2030

Joel Youngs, MA, CEPA, CBA
SBA Certified International Trade Counselor
jeyoungs@eicc.edu
563-336-3401

Paul Heath, MBA, CBA, CMA
SBA Certified International Trade Counselor
paul-heath@uiowa.edu
316-335-3742

Janine Clover, MBA, MAcc, CBA
SBA Certified International Trade Counselor
jclover@scciowa.edu
319-208-5381

Michael Wampler
NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional
michael.wampler@kirkwood.edu
319-377-8256

Sheri Benson
NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional
sbenson1@iastate.edu
641-417-0226

US Commercial Services :

Des Moines
210 Walnut Street
749 Federal Building
Des Moines, IA 50309

U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center (REC)
210 Walnut Street
749 Federal Building
Des Moines, IA 50309
Learn More About the REC

Albert Liu
Director
Albert.liu@trade.gov
Office (515) 284-4590
Mobile (515) 380-3419

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave. Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Iowa District
Des Moines Main Office
210 Walnut St., Room 749
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-284-4422

Serving Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Buena Vista, Butler, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Cherokee, Clarke, Crawford, Dallas, Decatur, Dickinson, Emmet, Floyd, Franklin, Fremont, Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Humboldt, Ida, Jasper, Kossuth, Lyon, Lucas, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, Montgomery, O'Brien, Osceola, Page, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Sac, Shelby, Sioux, Taylor, Warren, Wayne, Webster, Story, Union, Winnebago, Woodbury, Worth, and Wright counties.

Dawnelle Conley
Acting District Director
dawnelle.conley@sba.gov
515-284-4913

Cedar Rapids Office
2750 1st Ave., NE., Suite 350
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-362-6405

Serving Allamakee, Appanoose, Benton, Bremer, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Cedar, Chickasaw, Clinton, Clayton, Davis, Delaware, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Howard, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Poweshiek, Mahaska, Muscatine, Scott, Tama, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington, and Winneshiek counties.

Dawnelle Conley
Acting District Director
dawnelle.conley@sba.gov
515-284-4913

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Iowa

Lisa Longman
Program Manager
lisa.longman@iowaeda.com
515-348-6243

Missouri

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Missouri International Trade and Investment Office
Harry S. Truman Building
301 West High Street Suite 720
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-751-4855

Shannon O'Hagan
International Manager
shannon.ohagan@ded.mo.gov
573-645-8219

Alexander Matlock
Senior International Trade Specialist
Alexander.Matlock@ded.mo.gov
573-291-2773

Brandon McDaniel
International Trade Specialist
brandon.mcdaniel@ded.mo.gov
573-301-9842

LIz Brady
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth.Brady@ded.mo.gov
573-694-8984

Eunice Kerekang-Westra
International Trade Specialist
Eunice.Kerekang@ded.mo.gov
573-301-9842

Ashley Page
International Trade Specialist
Ashley.Page@ded.mo.gov
573-418-5741

Olivia Ross
Senior International Trade Specialist
Olivia.Ross@ded.mo.gov
573-301-8498

Kay Johannpeter
Administrative Assistant
Kay.Johannpeter@ded.mo.gov
573-526-4462

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Missouri SBDC
540 Hitt Street; Room 225
Columbia, MO 65211

Ted Gutierrez
State Director
musbdcadmin@missouri.edu
573-884-1555

US Commercial Services :

Kansas City
1000 Walnut, Suite 505
Kansas City, MO 64106

Counties in Missouri Served: Andrew, Atchison, Barry, Barton, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Lafayette, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Nodaway, Platte, Ray, St. Clair, Vernon, Worth

Counties in Kansas Served: Allen, Andersen, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Chase, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffee, Crawford, Doniphan, Douglas, Elk, Franklin, Geary, Greenwood, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Linn, Lyon, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Morris, Nemaha, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Wilson, Woodson, Wyandotte

Joshua Kaplan Director
Joshua.Kaplan@trade.gov
804-461-9324
Industries: Architecture/Construction/EngineeringICTWater and Environment

Pinki Thakker
Global Asia Team Leader
Senior International Trade Specialist
Pinki.Thakker@trade.gov
816-266-3853
Industries: AgribusinessEnergyConsumer GoodsEducationFranchising 

Fernando Bentz
International Trade Specialist
Fernando.Bentz@trade.gov
816-683-0033
Industries: HealthcareSafety and SecurityTransportationBusiness and Professional Services

St. Louis
1001 N. Warson Rd., Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63132

Warren Anderson
Senior International Trade Specialist
Warren.Anderson@trade.gov
314-432-1515
Industries: Aerospace & DefenseAgribusinessEducationHealthcareSafety & SecurityTravel and Tourism

*For those industries not listed above, please contact the Office.StLouis@trade.gov email account.

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Ursula Wegrzynowicz
Export Finance Manager
312-353-7674
Ursula.Wegrzynowicz@sba.gov

Kansas City District
Kansas City Main Office
1000 Walnut St., Suite 500
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-426-4900

Serving Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Labette, Leavenworth, Linn, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Nemaha, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wilson, Woodson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Chariton, Clay, Clinton, Cooper, Davies, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Howard, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline, Sullivan, and Worth counties in Missouri.

Melissa Tedesco
Acting District Director
melissa.tedesco@sba.gov

Springfield Office
901 E. Saint Louis St., Suite 704
65806, MO 65806
417-501-0542

Serving Barry, Barton, Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Morgan, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright counties in Missouri.

Melissa Tedesco
Acting District Director
melissa.tedesco@sba.gov

St. Louis
1222 Spruce St.
Suite 10.103
St. Louis, MO 63103
3145396600

Serving Audrain, Bollinger, Boone, Butler, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Clark, Cole, Crawford, Dent, Dunklin, Franklin, Gasconade, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Maries, Marion, Miller, Mississippi, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, New Madrid, Oregon, Osage, Pemiscot, Perry, Phelps, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Randolph, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Charles, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis, Schuyler, Scotland, Scott, Shannon, Shelby, Stoddard, Warren, Washington, and Wayne counties and the independent city of St. Louis.

Melissa Tedesco
Acting District Director
melissa.tedesco@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Missouri

Shannon O’Hagan
Program Manager
shannon.ohagan@ded.mo.gov
573-522-6524

Arkansas

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

World Trade Center Arkansas
3300 S Market St Suite 400
Rogers, AR 72758
479 418 4800

Denise Thomas
CEO
deniset@arwtc.org
479-418-4821

Trish Watkins
Director of Grants & Finances, STEP Director
plwatki@arwtc.org
(479) 418-4827

US Commercial Services :

Little Rock
700 W. Capitol Ave, Suite 4413
Little Rock, AR 72201

Richard Duda
Director
Richard.Duda@trade.gov
501-251-7472

Ex-Im Bank:

Houston, TX Office
Export-Import Bank Houston Field Office
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street, Suite 10087
Houston TX 77002

Eric Miller
Regional Director
eric.miller@exim.gov
Office: 832-810-6448
Cell: 713-306-7969

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1919 Smith St., Suite 10087
Houston, TX 77002

Jeremy Foreman
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov

Little Rock Main Office
2120 Riverfront Dr., Suite 1000
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-324-7379

Serving San Diego and Imperial counties.​

Adriene Brown
District Director
adriene.brown@sba.gov
501-404-7781

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Arkansas

Trish Watkins
Program Manager
plwatkins@arwtc.org
479-418-4827

Louisiana

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Louisiana Economic Development
617 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-4323

India Bellard
Director, Business Development
India.Bellard@la.gov
225-342-2537

Jeanet Cazenave
International Operations Manager
jeanet.cazenave@la.gov
225-342-7053

Abigail DePino
Director of Business Development
abigail.depino@la.gov
225-342-6524

US Commercial Services :

New Orleans
U.S. Customs House
423 Canal Street, Suite 419
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Please click here to send an email requesting assistance.

John Henry Jackson
Director
JH.Jackson@trade.gov
504-589-6549
Geographical assignment: serving companies statewide including Baton Rouge

Charlotte Conerly
Senior International Trade Specialist
Charlotte.Conerly@trade.gov
504-589-2032
Geographical assignment: serving companies statewide including Southwest Louisiana

Erin Butler
Regional Director
Erin.Butler@trade.gov
504-589-6530

Ex-Im Bank:

Houston, TX Office
Export-Import Bank Houston Field Office
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street, Suite 10087
Houston TX 77002

Eric Miller
Regional Director
eric.miller@exim.gov
Office: 832-810-6448
Cell: 713-306-7969

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1919 Smith St., Suite 10087
Houston, TX 77002

Jeremy Foreman
Export Finance Manager
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov

Louisiana District
New Orleans Office
500 Poydras St., Suite 828
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-589-6685

Serving all 64 parishes in Louisiana.

Michael Ricks
District Director
Michael.ricks@sba.gov 504-589-2744

Jo Ann Lawrence
Deputy District Director
Jo.lawrence3@sba.gov
504-589-2879

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Louisiana

India Bellard
Business Development Director
India.Bellard@la.gov
225-342-2537

Wisconsin

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
201 West Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-210-6704

Aaron Zitzelsberger
Senior Director of Global Trade and Investment
aaron.zitzelsberger@wedc.org
608-210-6734

Chad Hoffman
Market Development Director
chad.hoffman@wedc.org

Mr. Fanfu Li
Market Development Director for Asia
Fanfu.li@wedc.org

Francisco Carrillo
International Business Development Director
Francisco.Carrillo@wedc.org

Carolyn Brooks
Administrative Coordinator
carolyn.brooks@wedc.org

Patrick Roetker
Business Analyst
patrick.roetker@wedc.org

Rome Rauter
Market Development Director
rome.rauter@wedc.org

Sara Beuthien
Events Director
sara.beuthien@wedc.org

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Wisconsin SBDC Network
University of Wisconsin
780 Regent Street, Suite 305
Madison, WI 53715

Chris Wojtowicz
SBDC Export Trade Consultant
christopher.wojtowicz@business.wisconsin.edu
608-572-2397

US Commercial Services :

Milwaukee
10437 Innovation Drive, Suite 140
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Koreen Grube Director
Koreen.Grube@trade.gov
414-217-8333
Industries: Foreign Direct Investment (SelectUSA)Healthcare TechnologiesEducation

Chelsey Libecki-Duszynski
Senior International Trade Specialist
Chelsey.Libecki@trade.gov
Industries:  Food and Agriculture Value ChainProcessing EquipmentEnvironmental TechnologiesEnergyTravel & Tourism

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Milwaukee
310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 580W
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-297-3941
Serving all 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Eric Ness
District Director
eric.ness@sba.gov
414-297-1471

Frank Demarest, Jr.
Deputy District Director
frank.demarest@sba.gov
414-297-1099

Madison
740 Regent St., Suite 100
Madison, WI 53715
608-441-5263
Serving all 72 counties in Wisconsin.

Eric Ness
District Director
eric.ness@sba.gov
414-297-1471

Frank Demarest, Jr.
Deputy District Director
frank.demarest@sba.gov
414-297-1099

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Wisconsin

Aaron Zitzelsberger
Project Director
aaron.zitzelberger@wedc.org
608-210-6734

Michigan

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
MEDC International Trade Program
300 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 888-522-0103

Natalie Chmiko
SVP, Small Business Solutions
chmikon@michigan.org
(517) 335-2854

Alyssa Tracey
Director, International Trade
traceya@michigan.org
(517) 243-4523

Erica Gary
Grant Manager
garye3@michigan.org
517-512-4354

Jacob Schroeder
International Trade Development Manager
schroederj4@michigan.org
517-898-7462

Chris Bosio
International Trade Development Manager
bosioc@michigan.org
517-348-9256

Natalie Sandborn
STEP Program Manager
sandbornn@michigan.org
517-241-2983

Brendan Cherry
International Trade Development Manager
cherryb2@michigan.org
517-243-9877

Weiwei Lu
International Trade Development Manager
luw@michigan.org
616-540-4964

John Gelmisi
International Trade Development Manager
gelmisij@michigan.org
517-328-8468

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Michigan SBDC
Grand Valley State University/Seidman
College of Business
50 Front Ave. SW #1020
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Complete the questionnaire to request for consultation

J.D. Collins
State Director
colljaso@gvsu.edu
616-540-2046

US Commercial Services :

Boston
JFK Federal Building, 55 New Sudbury St. # 1826A
Boston, MA 02203

Michelle Ouellette
Acting Director
Michelle.Ouellette@trade.gov
617-565-4302

Matthew Case
Commercial Officer
Matthew.Case@trade.gov
(617) 565-4309

Katherine Therieau
Regional Manager - Western Hemisphere, The Advocacy Center
Katherine.Therieau@trade.gov
202-573-1028

Detroit
440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202

Matthew Quigley
Acting East Michigan Office Director
Foreign Commercial Service Officer
771-777-2791
Matthew.Quigley@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: Aerospace & Defense, and Space

Allie VanDriel
Acting State Director - Michigan
Senior International Trade Specialist - Grand Rapids, MI
616-240-0851
Allie.VanDriel@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: AgribusinessHealthcare & Health Technologies, and Packaging

Grand Rapids
50 Front Ave. SW, Suite 1038
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Allie VanDriel
Acting State Director - Michigan
Senior International Trade Specialist
616-240-0851
Allie.VanDriel@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: AgribusinessHealthcare & Health Technologies, and Packaging

Matthew Quigley
Acting East Michigan Office Director
Foreign Commercial Service Officer
771-777-2791
Matthew.Quigley@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: Aerospace & Defense, and Space

Pontiac
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Admin Annex 1, Bldg.47 West
Pontiac, MI 49504

Matthew Quigley
Acting East Michigan Office Director
Foreign Commercial Service Officer
771-777-2791
Matthew.Quigley@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: Aerospace & Defense, and Space

Allie VanDriel
Acting State Director - Michigan
Senior International Trade Specialist - Grand Rapids, MI
616-240-0851
Allie.VanDriel@trade.gov
Statewide Industry Coverage: AgribusinessHealthcare & Health Technologies, and Packaging

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202

Romualdo “Romy” Ancog
Export Finance Manager
202-765-9469
romualdo.ancog@sba.gov

Michigan District
Detroit Main Office
477 Michigan Ave., Suite 1819
Detroit, MI 48226
313-226-6075

Serving Hillsdale, Lenawee, Monroe, Jackson, Washtenaw, Livingston, Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Saginaw, Gratiot, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Arenac, Gladwin, Clare, Iosco, Ogemaw, Roscommon, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Manistee, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft, Alger, Delta, Menominee, Dickinson, Marquette, Baraga, Iron, Ontonagon, Gogebic, Houghton, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, and Keweenaw counties.

Laketa Henderson
District Director
Laketa.Henderson@sba.gov

Grand Rapids Office
110 Michigan St., NW., Suite 307
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-5512

Serving Muskegon, Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Branch, St. Joseph, Cass, Berrien, Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Mannistee, Wexford, Mason, Lake, Newaygo Montcalm, Kent, and Ionia counties.

Laketa Henderson
District Director
Laketa.Henderson@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Michigan

Natalie Sandborn
Program Manager
sandbornn@michigan.org
517-599-0359

Indiana

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Indiana Economic Development Corporation
One North Capitol Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204, United States
Phone: 317-232-8800

Roger Howard
Director, Global Trade and Federal Engagement
rhoward2@iedc.in.gov
317-766-1416

Sophie Langfitt
Coordinator, Stakeholder Engagement
SopLangfitt@iedc.IN.gov
317-741-5493

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Indiana SBDC
1 North Capitol Ave., Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Jon Myers
State Director
ISBDCInfo@isbdc.org
888-472-3244

US Commercial Services :

Indianapolis
46 E. Ohio Street, Room #508
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Mark Cooper
Director
Mark.Cooper@trade.gov
317-294-0242
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing

Erik Hunt
International Trade Specialist
Erik.Hunt@trade.gov
317-694-5840
Region: Southern Indiana

Scott Lindsay
International Trade Specialist
Scott.Lindsay@trade.gov
317-954-3488
Region: Northern Indiana

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202
Romualdo “Romy” Ancog
Export Finance Manager
202-765-9469
romualdo.ancog@sba.gov
Indianapolis Office
5726 Professional Cir.
Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46241
 317-226-7272
Serving all 92 counties in Indiana.
Stacey Poynter
District Director
Stacey.Poynter@sba.gov
Martin Anderson
Deputy Director
Martin.Anderson@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Indiana

Roger Howard
Program Manager
rhoward2@iedc.in.gov
317-766-1416

Ohio

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Ohio Department of Development
77 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-5017

Danny Finfrock
Export Assistance Manager, International Market Support Program
Danny.Finfrock@development.ohio.gov

Courtney West
Export Assistance Program Manager
Courtney.West@development.ohio.gov
(614) 995-4977

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Ohio SBDC
77 S. High Street, 28th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
For export assistance, contact your local center

Jim Laipply
Ohio SBDC State Director
james.laipply@development.ohio.gov
614-466-2711

US Commercial Services :

Cincinnati
525 Vine St., Suite 1030
Cincinnati, OH 45202

This office is currently vacant. Cincinnati companies seeking export assistance, please contact:

Todd Hiser
Director - Cleveland
(216) 522-4756
todd.hiser@trade.gov
www.trade.gov/ohio-cleveland

Cleveland
201 Superior Ave. East, Suite 130
Cleveland, OH 44114

Todd Hiser
Office Director
Todd.Hiser@trade.gov
(216) 522-4756

Covering the following Northern Ohio counties: Ashtabula, Geauga, and Lake

Michel Nouafo
Senior International Trade Specialist
Michel.Nouafo@trade.gov
(216) 522-4740

Covering the following Northern Ohio counties: Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

Larissa Harris
International Trade Specialist
Larissa.Harris@trade.gov
(216) 522-4737

Covering the following Northern Ohio counties: Ashland, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Erie, Holmes, Huron, Lorain, Medina, Richland, and Wayne

Columbus
65 East State St. Suite 1350
Columbus, OH 43215

This office is currently vacant. Columbus companies seeking export assistance, please contact:

Todd Hiser
Director - Cleveland
(216) 522-4756
todd.hiser@trade.gov
www.trade.gov/ohio-cleveland

Toledo
One Maritime Plaza, Sixth Floor
720 Water St., Toledo, OH 43604

Yuki Fujiyama
Director
Yuki.Fujiyama@trade.gov
O: (419) 330-1601
M: (419) 890-8330

Covering the following Ohio counties: Allen, Crawford, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot.

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

Ohio North
440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202

Romualdo “Romy” Ancog
Export Finance Manager
202-765-9469
romualdo.ancog@sba.gov

Ohio South
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 807
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Edward Schick
Export Finance Manager
202-941-1191
edward.schick@sba.gov

Columbus District
Columbus Main Office
65 E. State St., Suite 1350
Columbus, OH 43215
614-427-0407

Serving Allen, Ashland, Athens, Auglaize, Belmont, Champaign, Chillicothe, Clinton, Coshocton, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Guernsey, Hancock, Hardin, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Licking, Logan, Madison, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Paulding, Perry, Pickaway, Putnam, Richland, Shelby, Union, Van Wert, Vinton, Washington, and Wyandot counties.

Terry A. Bolden
District Director
Terry.Bolden@sba.gov

Clark Bihag
Deputy District Director
Clark.Bihag@sba.gov

Cincinnati Office
525 Vine St., Suite 1030
Cincinnati, OH 45202
5133849411

Serving Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Pike, Ross, Scioto, and Warren counties.

Terry A. Bolden
District Director
Terry.Bolden@sba.gov

Clark Bihag
Deputy District Director
Clark.Bihag@sba.gov

Dayton Virtual Office
614-633-6372

Serving Butler, Clark, Darke, Fayette, Green, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble counties.

Terry A. Bolden
District Director
Terry.Bolden@sba.gov

Clark Bihag
Deputy District Director
Clark.Bihag@sba.gov

Cleveland District
Cleveland Office
1350 Euclid Ave., Suite 211
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-522-4180

Serving Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Geauga, Harrison, Henry, Huron, Jefferson, Lake, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Medina, Ottawa, Portage, Sandusky, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Wayne, Williams, and Wood counties.

Terry A. Bolden
District Director
Terry.Bolden@sba.gov

Clark Bihag
Deputy District Director
Clark.Bihag@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Ohio

Courtney West
Program Manager
courtney.west@development.ohio.gov
614-995-4977

Kentucky

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Innovation
300 West Broadway Old Capitol Annex
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-7140

Monique Kuykendoll Quarterman
Executive Director
Office of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Innovation
Monique.quarterman@ky.gov
502-782-1994

David Brock
Operations Manager
dbrock@ky.gov

Mary NeCamp
Program Manager
STEP Director
MNeCamp@ky.gov
502-782-1961

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Kentucky SBDC State Office
University of Kentucky
1247 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40508

Kristina Joyce
State Director
KJoyce@uky.edu
888-414-7232
833-567-9800

Additional Exporting Resources:
Kentucky Export Initiative
Kentucky World Trade Center
Northern Kentucky International Trade Association
SBA Exporting Information
SBA Export Loan Program
U.S. Export Assistance Center
Export-U, Training Website

US Commercial Services :

Lexington
824 Bull Lea Run, Suite 233
Lexington KY 40511-1737

This office is currently vacant. For Lexington-area companies seeking export assistance, please contact: https://www.trade.gov/louisville-contact-us

Louisville
601 W. Broadway, Room 634B
Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-5066

Mona Musa
Director - Louisville
Mona.Musa@trade.gov
(502) 693-8770
Franchising, Professional and Business Services, Supply Chain Services

U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center
Joseph Doyle
International Trade Specialist
Joseph.Doyle@trade.gov
(502) 689-8833

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mark Klein
Acting Vice President, Sales & Channel Marketing
Mark.Klein@exim.gov
Cell: 312-375-1883

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202

Romualdo “Romy” Ancog
Export Finance Manager
202-765-9469
romualdo.ancog@sba.gov

Kentucky District
Louisville Office
600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Place, Suite 188
Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-5971
Serving all 120 counties in Kentucky.

Robert Coffey
District Director
robert.coffey@sba.gov
502-276-6877

Joshua Stutzman
Deputy District Director
joshua.stutzman@sba.gov
513-562-1665

STEP Grant Office:

Kentucky
Mary NeCamp
Program Manager
mnecamp@ky.gov
502-782-1961

Tennessee

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
Tennessee Tower, 27th Floor
312 Rosa L Parks Ave
Nashville, TN 37243

Karel Abboud
Global Director of FDI and Trade
Karel.Abboud@tn.gov
(615) 626-0982

Small Business Development Centers / International Trade Center:

Tennessee SBDC
Middle Tennessee State University SBDC
3050 Medical Center Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Patrick Geho
State Executive Director
pgeho@tsbdc.org
615-849-9999
complete the questionnaire for assistance

Kayla Miller
Associate State Director
kmiller@tsbdc.org

US Commercial Services :

Memphis
100 Peabody Place, Suite 1000
Memphis, TN 38103

Lilliam Baez
Director
Lilliam.Baez@trade.gov
901-201-0796

Nashville
801 Broadway, Suite C372
Nashville, TN 37203

Brie Knox
Director
Brie.Knox@trade.gov
615-852-9850

Patrick Spence
Senior International Trade Specialist
Patrick.Spence@trade.gov
615-218-0545

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

440 Burroughs St., Suite 390
Detroit, MI 48202
Romualdo “Romy” Ancog
Export Finance Manager
202-765-9469
romualdo.ancog@sba.gov
Nashville
2 International Plaza Dr., Suite 500
Nashville, TN 37217
Phone: 615-736-5881
David Glasgow
District Director
David.Glasgow@sba.gov
615–684-4101
Memphis
VIRTUAL OFFICE
Phone: 901-494-6906
Serving Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison, Shelby, and Tipton counties.

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Tennessee

Jeffrey Overby
TEI Director
jeff.overby@belmont.edu
615-460-6499

Alabama

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Alabama Department of Commerce
401 Adams Ave. Suite 630
Montgomery, AL 36130
334 242 7982

Christina Stimpson
Chief Officer, Global Business
christina.stimpson@commerce.alabama.gov
334-549-7955

Beau Lore
Senior International Project Manager
beau.lore@commerce.alabama.gov
Mobile: 334 324 7525

David Sides
International Project Manager
david.sides@commerce.alabama.gov
334-990-6498

Gary Walton
Foreign Affairs Officer/FDI
gary.walton@commerce.alabama.gov
334-590-5982

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Alabama International Trade Center
621 Greensboro Avenue, The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

IMPORTANT: You need to complete the online registration form before getting any assistance.

Backup: Paper form

Brian K. Davis
Director
aitc@ua.edu
205-348-7621

US Commercial Services:

Birmingham
1800 5th Ave North, Ste 3300 Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: 205 407 5399

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Robert Stackpole
Director
Robert.Stackpole@trade.gov
205-407-5399

Amy Ryan
Senior Internation Trade Specialist
amy.ryan@trade.gov
205-532-5965

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Alabama District
2 N. 20th St., Suite 325
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-290-7101
Alabama.DistrictOffice@sba.gov

Serving all 67 counties in Alabama

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Alabama

Christina Stimpson
Program Manager
christina.stimpson@commerce.alabama.gov
exportalabama@commerce.alabama.gov
334-539-7955

Minnesota

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Minnesota Trade Office
1st National Bank Building
332 Minnesota St., Suite E200
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-259-7499

Gabrielle Gerbaud
Executive Director & Chief Protocol Officer
Gabrielle.Gerbaud@state.mn.us
651-259-7489

Jackie Geiger
Executive Assistant
jackie.geiger@state.mn.us
651-259-7485

Laurence Reszetar
International Business Strategy Director
laurence.reszetar@state.mn.us
651-259-7488

Elise Buchen
International Business Development Manager
elise.buchen@state.mn.us
651-259-7481

Rachel Limón
Regional Trade Manager for Latin America, Caribbean & China Protocol, Education Industry, & Protocol Officer
rachel.limon@state.mn.us
651-259-7492

Barbara Mattson
Regional Trade Manager for Canada, EU, ANZ & China Trade
barbara.mattson@state.mn.us
651-259-7490

Mykola Megits
Regional Trade Manager for Eastern Europe, Central & South Asia, & Agribusiness
mykola.megits@state.mn.us
651-259-7495

Nate Long
Regional Trade Specialist for ASEAN Region & CleanTech Industry
nate.long@state.mn.us
651-259-7458

Molly Rabbit
Administrative Specialist
molly.rabbit@state.mn.us
651-259-7486

Aeli Wiebolt
Regional Trade Specialist & Protocol Officer, Medical Industry
aeli.wiebolt@state.mn.us
651-259-7487

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Minnesota SBDC State Office
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
180 East 5th Street, 12th Floor
St. Paul, MN 55101

Andrew Donahue
State Director
andrew.donahue@state.mn.us
651-259-7624

US Commercial Services :

Minneapolis
330 2nd Ave South, Suite 410
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-348-1638

Industry portfolios are listed below. If your industry is not listed below, please contact:
Office.Minneapolis@trade.gov

No walk-in appointments. Please contact your industry International Trade Specialist for scheduling.

For businesses located in the Northwest Minnesota Counties of Becker, Clay, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Pennington, Marshall, Kittson, and Roseau, contact U.S. Commercial Service – Fargo.

Monica McFarlane
Senior International Trade Specialist
612-348-1656
Monica.McFarlane@trade.gov
Industries: Agribusiness, Education, Travel and Tourism, Pet Food &Supplies, Packaging Equipment

Bailey Rowell
Senior International Trade Specialist
ITA Global Europe Team Leader
612-348-1644
Bailey.Rowell@trade.gov
Industries: Energy, Environmental Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Professional Business Services

Chris Petersen
Senior International Trade Specialist
612-348-1643
Chris.Petersen@trade.gov
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Equipment and Machinery, Design & Construction, Aerospace & Defense, Franchising, Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics

David Edmiston
Senior International Trade Specialist
612-348-1647
David.Edmiston@trade.gov
Industries: Healthcare, Medical Devices, Cosmetics/Toiletries, Laboratory Equipment, Safety and Security, Sporting Goods, Textiles and Apparel, Consumer Goods

Ex-Im Bank:

Minneapolis, MN Office
Export-Import Bank Minneapolis Field Office
330 2nd Ave. South, Suite 410
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

330 2nd Avenue South, Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Carlos Sosa
Export Finance Manager
504-377-5086
carlos.sosa@sba.gov

Minnesota District
Minneapolis Office
330 2nd Ave. South,
Suite 430
Minneapolis, MN 55401
minnesota@sba.gov
612-370-2324

Brian McDonald
District Director
brian.mcdonald@sba.gov
612-370-2337

Serving all 87 counties in Minnesota.

Florida

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

SelectFlorida
Miami-Dade/Headquarters
201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 610
Coral Gables, FL 33134, United States
305-808-3660

Matt Swanson
Interim President
matt.swanson@selectflorida.org
407-956-5613

Michael Schiffhauer
Vice President, International Trade & Field Operations
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
407-956-5634

Z. Joe Kulenovic
Vice President, International Operations
zjkulenovic@enterpriseflorida.com
305-808-3660

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Florida SBDC Network
University of West Florida
220 W. Garden Street, Suite 302
Pensacola, FL 32502

Greg Britton
State Director
info@FloridaSBDC.org
850-898-3479

US Commercial Services:

Clearwater
13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 893-3738

Ryan Kanne
Director, Greater Florida
(727) 317-6992
Ryan.Kanne@trade.gov
Industries: Foreign Direct Investment, Information and Communication Technology, Start-ups/Accelerators
Counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk

Rachel Adams
Senior International Trade Specialist
(727) 618-7318
Rachel.Adams@trade.gov
Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Agribusiness (Machine and Food), Energy, Environmental Technologies, Marine Technology, Media and Entertainment, Safety and Security
Counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota

Mindi Hertzog
Senior International Trade Specialist, Orlando Office
Direct Dial: (407) 275-5526 / Mobile: 321-200-4503
Mindi.Hertzog@trade.gov
Industries: Education, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Travel and Tourism

U.S. Commercial Service South Florida
Miami and Fort Lauderdale
5835 Blue Lagoon Dr., Suite 203
Miami, FL 33126
Miami Office Phone Number: (786) 568-7130
Fort Lauderdale Office Phone Number: (954) 356-6640

Eduardo Torres
Director
(954) 224-5485
Eduardo.Torres@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Travel and Tourism, Select USA.

If your industry is not listed below, please contact the Director.

Isabel Dávila
Senior International Trade Specialist
(786) 568-7124
Isabel.Davila@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Chemicals, Education and Training Services, ICT and the Digital Economy, Media and Entertainment (including Printing, Graphic Arts and Publishing).

Kathryn Dye
Senior International Trade Specialist
(954) 356-6621
Kathryn.Dye@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Apparel and Textiles, Franchising. For Broward, Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties: Aerospace and Defense, Safety and Security.

Lesa Forbes
Senior International Trade Specialist
(954) 356-6622
Lesa.Forbes@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Automotive and Smart Mobility, Advanced Composites and Ceramics, Cosmetics, Design and Construction.

Christopher Muñoz
Senior International Trade Specialist
(786) 568-7134
Christopher.Munoz@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Aquaculture and Fisheries, General Industries, Marine Technology. For Miami Dade and Monroe Counties: Aerospace and Defense and Safety and Security

Miguel Olivares
Senior International Trade Specialist
(954) 649-3351
Miguel.Olivares@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Consumer Goods, Energy Industries, Environmental Technologies, Health Care and Technologies.

Matthew Westerberg
Commercial Officer
(954) 356-6645
Matt.Westerberg@trade.gov
Industries: All South Florida Counties: Agribusiness, Business and Professional Services Industries, Food Processing and Packaging.

Jacksonville
3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Jorge Arce
Director
(904) 232-1270
Jorge.Arce@trade.gov

Orlando
3452 Lake Lynda Drive, Suite 185
Orlando, FL 32817

Kenneth Mouradian
Director
Direct Dial: 407-275-5527 / Mobile: 407-968-8122
Kenneth.Mouradian@trade.gov
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Agribusiness, Automotive, Design and Construction, Franchising, ICT (split with Mindi based on military / intelligence / law enforcement applications), Marine Technology, Professional Services

Mindi Hertzog
Senior International Trade Specialist
Direct Dial: (407) 275-5526 / Mobile: 321-200-4503
Mindi.Hertzog@trade.gov
Industries: Education, Energy, Environment & Cleantech, Healthcare & Lifesciences, ICT(split with Ken based on health IT applications), Travel and Tourism

Tallahassee
The Tallahassee office is currently vacant. For assistance, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Jacksonville:

3 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Jorge Arce
Director
(904) 232-1270
Jorge.Arce@trade.gov

Ex-Im Bank:

Miami, FL Office
Export-Import Bank Miami Office
5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203
Miami, FL 33126

Leonardo Clavijo
Leonardo.Clavijo@exim.gov
Office: 202-565-3154
Cell: 202-578-5000

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203
Miami, FL 33126

Sandro Murtas
Export Finance Manager
727-365-6939
sandro.murtas@sba.gov

North Florida District
Jacksonville Main Office
7825 Baymeadows Way, Ste 100B
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904-443-1900

Serving Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Nassau, Okaloosa, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, St. Johns, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.

Orlando
400 W. Washington Street
Suite 1510
Orlando, FL 32801
407-326-6629

Serving Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Sumter counties.

Jonel Hein
District Director
Jonel.hein@sba.gov
904-443-1910

Jeffrey Salzer
Deputy District Director
Jeffrey.salzer@sba.gov
904-443-1907

South Florida District
Miami Office
51 SW 1st Ave., Suite 201
Miami, FL 33130
305-536-5521

Serving Lee, Hendry, Collier, Broward, Monroe, and Miami-Dade counties.

Tampa Office
777 S. Harbour Island Blvd.,
Ste 215 Tampa, FL 33602
305-536-5527

Serving Pasco, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties.

Ft. Fierce
Virtual Office
305-536-5844
Appointment only

Serving Brevard, Osceola, Indian River, St. Lucie, Highlands, Martin, Glades, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee counties.

Malcom Richards
District Director
Jon.Richards@sba.gov

Althea A. Harris
Deputy District Director
Althea.Harris@sba.gov
305-536-5838

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Florida

Greg Britton
Program Manager
gbritton@uwf.edu
850-898-3480

Virginia

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Virginia Economic Development Partnership
901 E. Cary Street, Suite 900
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-545-5752

Stephanie Agee
Vice President, International Trade
sagee@vedp.org
804-545-5752

Lindsey Bertozzi
Assistant Vice President
lbertozzi@vedp.org
804-545-5767

Mary Wood
Managing Director of International Trade Programs
mwood@vedp.org
804.545.5766

Lee Sanderson
Managing Director for International Trade Client Development
lsanderson@vedp.org
804.545.5755

Nathan Day
International Trade Manager, South Central Region
nday@vedp.org
540-750-0538

Ellen Meinhart
International Trade Manager, Northern Region
emeinhart@vedp.org
703-506-9742

Nancy Price
International Trade Manager, Northwest Region
nprice@vedp.org
804-545-5722

Mike Downey
International Trade Manager, Southwest Region
mdowney@vedp.org
276-201-9191

Caitlin Miller
VALET Program Manager
cmaxwell@vedp.org
540-492-1237

Richard Miller
VALET Program Manager
rmiller@vedp.org
804-305-2961

Ed Laughlin
Defense Program Manager
elaughlin@vedp.org
703-506-9743

Jordan Watkins
Defense Program Manager
jawatkins@vedp.org
757-314-2129

Anne Phillips
Internal Research Manager
aphillips@vedp.org
804-545-5759

Hannah Robertson-Forrest
Grants Manager
hrobertson-forrest@vedp.org
804-241-6519

Scott Kennedy
Trade Mission Manager
skennedy@vedp.org
804-545-5754

Monica Sadie
Supply Chain Program Manager
msadie@vedp.org
804-545-5763

Regina Harris
Supply Chain Optimization Program Specialist
rharris@vedp.org
804-545-5757

Julie Richmond
Assistant to the Vice President, International Trade
jrichmond@vedp.org
804-545-5750

Emma Farmer
VALET Program Specialist
efarmer@vedp.org
804-545-5758

Evan Statile
Research Analyst
estatile@vedp.org
804-545-5756

Amy Miller
Global Research Manager
amiller@vedp.org
804-545-5764

Elizabeth DiCostanzo
International Trade Manager, Eastern Region
edicostanzo@vedp.org
757-506-4770

LeAnn Young
International Trade Manager, Eastern Region
ltyoung@vedp.org
757-879-3609

Kuntal Shah Warwick
International Trade Manager, Central Region
kwarwick@vedp.org
804-659-7542
850-898-3480

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Virginia SBDC
Mason Enterprise Center-George
Mason University
10306 Eaton Place, Suite 180
Fairfax, VA 22030

Aaron Miller
International Trade Director
amille2@gmu.edu

US Commercial Services :

U.S. Commercial Service Virginia and Washington D.C.
1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

April Redmon
Director
703-235-0103
April.Redmon@trade.gov
Industries: Travel and Tourism

Dusan Marinkovic
Senior International Trade Specialist
317-294-0288
Dusan.Marinkovic@trade.gov
Industries: Energy, Environmental Technology, Franchising, Healthcare

Jennifer Sosa-Chacon
International Trade Specialist
703-851-9685
Jennifer.Sosa-Chacon@trade.gov
Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Safety and Security, Education

Pompeya Lambrecht
Senior International Trade Specialist
703-235-0102
Pompeya.Lambrecht@trade.gov
Industries: Cosmetics, Information and Communication Technology (including Cybersecurity and Health Information Technology), Vitamins and Supplements

NOTE: If your industry sector in not listed or not covered by a current staff member, please contact April Redmon, Director.

U.S. Commercial Service Richmond
400 N. 8th Street, Suite 1028
Richmond, VA 23219

Olga Molnar
Director
804-512-4259
Olga.Molnar@trade.gov
Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Agribusiness, Boating, Design and Construction, Education, Energy, Food and Beverage, Equipment and Machinery, Travel and Tourism

Ex-Im Bank:

Washington, DC Office
Export-Import Bank
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20571

Leonardo Clavijo
Regional Director
leonardo.clavijo@exim.gov
Mobile: 202.578.5000
Office: 202.565.3154

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

Miguel Penaloza
Export Finance Manager
202-297-5126
Miguel.Penaloza@sba.gov

Virginia District
Richmond Office
400 N. 8th St., Suite 1150
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-771-2400

Serving 92 counties in Virginia, excluding Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church

Carl B. Knoblock
District Director
Carl.Knoblock@sba.gov

Shirelle Taliaferro</div
Deputy District Director
Shirelle.Taliaferro@sba.gov

Washington Metropolitan Area District
Washington, DC
409 3rd St., SW, Floor 2
Washington, DC 20416
Phone: 202-205-8800

Serving the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church in Virginia.

Larry G. WebbDistrict Director
Larry.Webb@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:
Hannah Robertson-Forrest
Project Director
Hrobertson-forrest@vedp.org
804-241-6519

District of Columbia

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 317 Washington, DC 20004

Sara Adams
Director of Business Attraction & Expansion
sara.adams@dc.gov
202-374-6173

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

DC SBDC
Howard University School of Business
2600 6th Street, N.W., Room 128
Washington, DC 20059

Carl E. Brown, Jr.
Executive Director
carl.brown@Howard.edu
202-806-1550

Ex-Im Bank:

Washington, DC Office
Export-Import Bank
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20571

Leonardo Clavijo
Regional Director
leonardo.clavijo@exim.gov
Mobile: 202.578.5000
Office: 202.565.3154

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

Miguel Penaloza
Export Finance Manager
202-297-5126
Miguel.Penaloza@sba.gov

Washington Metropolitan Area District
409 3rd St., SW, Floor 2
Washington, DC 20416
202-205-8800

Serving the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church in Virginia.

Larry G. Webb
District Director
larry.webb@sba.gov

West Virginia

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

West Virginia Department of Commerce
1900 Kanawha Blvd., E.
Building 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305-0311
Phone: 304-558-2234

Steve Spence
Director, International Division
Stephen.E.Spence@wv.gov
304-558-2234

Jesús Velasco Espín
Manager, International Trade
jesus.velasco@wv.gov
304-352-3957

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

WV Program Lead Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd., E., Bldg. 3, Suite 600
Charleston, WV 25305

Complete the questionnaire for assistance

Steve Johnson
State Director
Steve.D.Johnson@wv.gov
304-352-3992

US Commercial Services:

Charleston
1116 Smith Street, Suite 302
Charleston, WV 25301

Leslie Drake
Director
Leslie.Drake@trade.gov
304-347-5123

Diego Gattesco
Wheeling Director & Trade Americas Team Leader
Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov
304-243-5493

U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center
1116 Smith Street, Suite 212B
Charleston, WV 25301

Enybe Diaz
International Trade Specialist
Enybe.Diaz@trade.gov
(304) 542-8904

Ex-Im Bank:

Washington, DC Office
Export-Import Bank
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20571

Leonardo Clavijo
Regional Director
leonardo.clavijo@exim.gov
Mobile: 202.578.5000
Office: 202.565.3154

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1000 Liberty Ave., Suite 807
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Edward Schick
Export Finance Manager
202-941-1191
edward.schick@sba.gov

West Virginia District
Clarksburg - Main office
320 W. Pike St., Suite 330
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: 304-623-5631

Serving Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Monongalia, Marion, Tyler, Doddridge, Pleasants, Wood, Ritchie, Harrison, Lewis, Preston, Taylor, Barbour, Upshur, Tucker, Randolph, Mineral, Grant, Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson counties.

Karen Friel
District Director
karen.friel@sba.gov
304-623-7442

Charleston Office
405 Capitol St., Suite 412
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-347-5220

Serving Wirt, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne, Mingo, Logan, Boone, Kanawha, Roane, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Summers, Monroe, Webster, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, and Nicholas counties.

George Murray
Deputy District Director
george.murray@sba.gov
304-623-7441

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

West Virginia

Jesus Velasco
Project Director
jesus.velasco@wv.gov
304-352-3957

Maryland

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Maryland's Office of International Investment and Trade
World Trade Center
401 E. Pratt St.7th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-767-3542

Jessica Reynolds
Senior Director, Office of International Trade and Investment
jessica.reynolds@maryland.gov
443-799-1481

Brian Castleberry
Senior Regional Manager - Middle East & Africa
brian.castleberry@maryland.gov
410-294-8761

Hui-Min Tzeng
Senior Regional Manager - East Asia
hui-min.tzeng@maryland.gov
443-794-7239

Lorena Rivera
Senior Regional Manager- Canada & Latin America
lorena.rivera2@maryland.gov
443-903-0168

Andrew Kreinik
Senior Regional Manager - Europe
andrew.kreinik@maryland.gov
410-585-4055

Mia Romeo
Regional Manager - India, Southeast Asia & Australia
mia.romeo@maryland.gov
443-676-8990

Paul Beatty
Director of Foreign Direct Investment
paul.beatty@maryland.gov
410-767-0685

Abisola Ude
Global Gateway Soft Landing Program Manager
abisola.ude@maryland.gov
443-202-2879

Felicia "Necie" Bailey-McCoy
Grants Manager
felicia.bailey-mccoy@maryland.gov
443-827-6139

US Commercial Services :

Baltimore
300 W. Pratt Street, Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21201

If your industry sector is not listed below, please contact the Director.

Jose Maciel
Director
jose.maciel@trade.gov
410-962-3097

Jolanta Coffey
Senior International Trade Specialist
410-962-4578
Jolanta.Coffey@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Education (K-12 & Higher Education), Environmental Technology, Travel & Tourism

Outreach Counties: Caroline, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Queen Anne’s, Talbot

Michael K. Jackson
Senior International Trade Specialist
410-962-6896
Michael.Jackson@trade.gov

Industries: Agribusiness, Food and Beverage, Cosmetics, Energy, Financial Services, Marine Technology

Outreach Counties: Baltimore City, Dorchester, Kent, Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester

Ex-Im Bank:

Washington, DC Office
Export-Import Bank
811 Vermont Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20571

Leonardo Clavijo
Regional Director
leonardo.clavijo@exim.gov
Mobile: 202.578.5000
Office: 202.565.3154

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1501 Wilson Boulevard, Ste 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

Miguel Penaloza
Export Finance Manager
202-297-5126
Miguel.Penaloza@sba.gov

Baltimore District
Baltimore Main Office
100 S. Charles St.
Suite 1201
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-962-6195

Serving Baltimore City and all Maryland Counties, except for Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Edward Knox
Acting District Director
Edward.Knox@sba.gov

Washington Metropolitan Area District
Washington DC Office
409 3rd St., SW, Floor 2
Washington, DC 20416
202-205-8800

Serving the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church in Virginia.

Larry G. Webb
District Director
Larry.webb@sba.gov

STEP Grant Office:

Maryland

Jessica Reynolds
Program Manager
communications.commerce@maryland.gov
410-767-6300

Pennsylvania

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of International Business Development
Department of Community & Economic Development
400 North Street 4th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: 717-787-7190

David Briel
Deputy Secretary, International Business Development
dbriel@pa.gov

Jennifer Black
Managing Director, International Trade
jblack@pa.gov
717-720-7472

Katherine Skopp
Managing Director, International Operations & STEP Director
kskopp@pa.gov
717-720-7361

Trung Tran
Manager, International Trade
trutran@pa.gov
717-783-5831

Theresa Brennan
Manager, International Trade
thebrennan@pa.gov
717-720-7412

Christa Mummau
Manager, International Trade
chmummau@pa.gov
717-346-2256

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:
Pennsylvania SBDC
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
DeFrancesco Building - Suite 120
Kutztown, PA 19530

Dr. Ernie Post
State Director
sbdc@kutztown.edu
877-472-7232

Lenin Agudo
Center Director, Widener University SBDC
Lpagudo@widener.edu

Martin Brill
Business Consultant, Penn State SBDC
brill@kutztown.edu

Lisa Hall Zielinski
Center Director, The University of Scranton SBDC
lisa.hall@scranton.edu

Douglas Harding
Senior Business Consultant, Duquesne University SBDC

Jim Kunkel
Center Director, Saint Vincent College SBDC
james.kunkel@email.stvincent.edu

Dorothy Lane
Center Director, Wilkes University SBDC
dorothy.lane@wilkes.edu

Aleshia Marshall
Business Consultant, PennWest Clarion SBDC
amarshall@pennwest.edu

Bill Pearce
International Trade Consultant, Widener University SBDC
wpearce@widener.edu

Brent Rondon
Sr. International Trade Management Consultant, University of Pittsburgh SBDC
brondon@innovation.pitt.edu

Brett Smith
Center Director, Lehigh University SBDC
bds206@lehigh.edu
bsmith@clarion.edu

US Commercial Services :

Harrisburg
1000 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Nicolas (Nic) Cervantes
Director
Nicolas.Cervantes@trade.gov
(717) 678-5275
Industries: All

Philadelphia
1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1580
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Tony Ceballos
Director
(215) 597-7141
Antonio.Ceballos@trade.gov

If your industry is not listed below, please contact the Director.

Mark Kilimnik
International Trade Specialist
215-597-6127
Mark.Kilimnik@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced Manufacturing (including metal working, process controls, and robotics), Agribusiness, Design and Construction (including Building Materials), Food and Beverage, General Industrial Equipment, Healthcare (including Drugs/Pharmaceuticals and Lab Instruments), Marine Technology, Packaging Equipment, Publishing, Travel & Tourism, Veterinary Medicine & Pet Supplies

Ali Natale
International Trade Specialist
(215) 597-0014
Alexandra.Natale@trade.gov

Industries: Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Education, Plastics, Textiles and Apparel

Tony Pu
Senior International Trade Specialist
(215) 597-6120
Tony.Pu@trade.gov

Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Electronic Components, Energy (including Oil & Gas), Environmental Technology, Financial Services, Information and Communication Technology and Digital Economy, Iron & Steel, Media and Entertainment, Mining Equipment, Safety and Security

Pittsburgh
William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Ave., Suite 807
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Ryan Russell
Director
(412) 644-2817
Ryan.Russell@trade.gov

Industries:  Automotive, Chemicals, EnergyEnvironmental TechnologyEquipment and MachineryIndustrial Materials (Powdered Metals and Tool & Die Contract Manufacturing),  Information and Communication Technology / Digital EconomyTravel and Tourism,  Aerospace and DefenseBusiness and Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Design and ConstructionEntertainmentFinTechFood and BeverageFranchisingHealthcare, Mining, Safety and SecurityTextiles and Apparel

LeeAnne Haworth
Senior International Trade Specialist
(412) 644-2816
LeeAnne.Haworth@trade.gov

Industries: Education

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Regina Gordin
Deputy Managing Director
Regina.Gordin@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9404
Cell: 917-826-5642

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 807
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Edward Schick
Export Finance Manager
202-941-1191
edward.schick@sba.gov

Philadelphia District
King of Prussia - Main office
660 American Ave., Suite 301
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-382-3062

Serving Bucks, Berks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York counties.

Harrisburg Office
2601 N. Third St.
Suite 503
Harrisburg, PA 17110
610-382-3062

Serving Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, and Union counties

Wilkes-Barre
Virtual Office
610-382-3062

Serving Bradford, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Pike, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.

Steven R. Dixel
District Director
Steven.Dixel@sba.gov

Michael Kane
Deputy District Director
Michael.Kane@sba.gov

Pittsburgh District
Pittsburgh Office
3 Parkway Center, Suite 375
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-395-6560

Serving Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Kelly Hunt
District Director
kelly.hunt@sba.gov
412-368-6714

Angel Marschik
Deputy District Director<
angela.marschik@sba.gov
412-376-5354

STEP Grant Office:

Pennsylvania

Katherine Skopp
Program Manager
kskopp@pa.gov
717-720-7361

New York

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Empire State Development
Global NY Division
633 Third Avenue 36th Floor New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-803-2300

Lennox Ruiz
Vice President, Global NY
Lennox.Ruiz@esd.ny.gov

Molly Bauer
Director of External Affairs, Global NY
Molly.Bauer@esd.ny.gov

Kathryn A. Bamberger
Sr. International Trade Manager, Global NY
Kathryn.Bamberger@esd.ny.gov

Carin Rising
Sr. Director, International Partnerships, Strategic Business Development, Global NY
carin.rising@esd.ny.gov

Small Business Development Centers International Trade Division:

International Business Development Expanding Business and Trade in a Global Marketplace
New York State SBDC Central Administration
SUNY System Administration S515, H. Carl McCall SUNY Building, 353 Broadway
Albany, NY 12246

Sonya Smith
State Director
sonya.smith@nysbdc.org
518-944-2840

US Commercial Services :

New York
290 Broadway, Suite 1312
New York, NY 10007

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Anastasia Xenias, PhD
Senior International Trade Specialist
Office: 212-809-2685
Mobile: 917-239-0048
Anastasia.Xenias@trade.gov

Industries: Apparel, Beauty/Cosmetics, Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, MaritimeTextile Fabrics,Textile Machinery/EquipmentTransportation Services/Ports, Travel/Tourism Services

Peter Sexton
Senior International Trade Specialist
Office: 212-809-2647
Peter.Sexton@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced ManufacturingAerospace/AviationAutomobiles and Automotive PartsArchitectural/Construction/Engineering ServicesEducation and Training ServicesEduTechFinancial and Investment ServicesFranchisingInformation/Communication/TechnologyManagement ConsultingMedia &EntertainmentSecurity/Safety EquipmentSmart Cities

Nathaniel Sears
Commercial Officer
Office: 212-809-2624
Nathaniel.Sears@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced ManufacturingDisaster ResilienceEnergyEnvironmental and Water Technologies, Healthcare & Health Technologies (including Biotechnology and Life Sciences), United Nations Procurement

Nicholas Thomas
International Trade Specialist
Office: 516-500-7804
Nicholas.Thomas@trade.gov
Industries: Agribusiness/Processed Foods

Harlem

This office is currently vacant. For Harlem-area companies seeking export assistance, please contact International Trade Specialists from Manhattan:
U.S. Commercial Service New York
290 Broadway
Suite 1312
New York, NY 10007

Long Island
New York Institute of Technology
8000 Northern Blvd., Harry J. Schure Hall, Room 104
Old Westbury, NY 11568

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Nicholas Thomas
International Trade Specialist
Nicholas.Thomas@trade.gov
Phone: (516) 500-7804

Rochester
100 State Street, Suite 410
Rochester, NY 14614

Kate Dailey
Director
(585) 409-0119
Kate.Dailey@trade.gov

White Plains
245 Main Street, Ste 630
White Plains, NY 10601

Joan Kanlian
Director
(914) 682-6712
Joan.Kanlian@trade.gov

Industries: Education

Cathy Gibbons
Senior International Trade Specialist
(914) 682-6712
Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov

Industries: EnergyEnvironmental TechnologiesSafety & Security

If your industry sector is not listed above, please contact the Director.

Syracuse
445 Electronics Pkwy #102, Liverpool, NY 13088

John Tracy
Senior International Trade Specialist
315-944-6500
John.Tracy@trade.gov

Buffalo
This office is currently vacant. For Western New York firms seeking to export, please contact John Tracy from the U.S. Commercial Service’s Syracuse Associate Office.

John works with companies in the following counties: Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chenango, Cortland, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Orleans, Oswego, Lewis, Madison, Tioga, Tomkins, and Wyoming.

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

20 Washington Place, Suite 615
Newark, NJ 07102

Abby Martinez
Export Finance Manager
Abigail.Martinez@sba.gov
202-631-0992

Buffalo District
Buffalo Main Office
130 S. Elmwood Ave., Suite 540
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-551-4301

Serving Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming counties.

Rochester Office
100 State St., Room 410
Rochester, NY 14614
585-263-6700

Serving Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties.

Victoria Reynolds
District Director
Victoria.Reynolds@sba.gov

Virginia Smith
Deputy District Director
Virginia.Smith@sba.gov

Metro New York District
New York City Main Office
26 Federal Pl., Suite 3100
New York, NY 10278
212-264-4354

Serving Kings, Queens, Bronx, Dutchess, New York, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Richmond, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties.

Hauppauge Office
350 Motor Pkwy., Suite 109
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-454-0750

Serving Nassau and Suffolk counties.

John Mallano
District Director
John.Mallano@sba.gov

Syracuse District
Syracuse Main Office
224 Harrison St., Suite 506
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-471-9393

Serving Franklin, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Oneida, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Madison counties.

Elmira Office
Virtual Office
607-734-8130

Serving Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Broome, Tioga, Cortland, Tompkins, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties.

Albany Office
1 Computer Drive So.
Albany, NY 12205
518-446-1118

Serving Clinton, Essex, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Greene, and Columbia counties.

Daniel Rickman
District Director
daniel.rickman@sba.gov
315-471-9259

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

New York

Lennox Ruiz
Program Manager
lennox.ruiz@esd.ny.gov
globalny@esd.ny.gov
212-803-2344

Illinois

State Dept of Commerce:

Illinois Office of Trade & Investment
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 W. Monroe
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.814.2828

Margo Markopoulos
Director
margo.markopoulos@illinois.gov
312-636-9456

Lauro Arias
Assistant Director
Lauro.Arias@illinois.gov
312.848.7580

Christopher Mallard
Illinois State Trade & Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program Officer
Christopher.Mallard@illinois.gov
773.560.4558

Chris Sedgwick
International Trade Specialist- Americas
Chris.Sedgwick@illinois.gov
312.204.9480

Edward Lee
International Trade Specialist – Asia Pacific
Edward.J.Lee@Illinois.gov
773.415.8938

Riccardo Navon
International Trade Specialist – Europe & UK
Riccardo.Navon@illinois.gov
312.270.6747

Ginta Rubin
Foreign Direct Investment Manager
Ginta.Rubin@Illinois.gov
217.299.5532

John McCrory
International Marketing Program Manager
John.McCrory@illinois.gov
312.350.1021

Sam Ntum
International Trade Specialist- Africa & Israel-Middle East
Sam.Ntum@Illinois.gov
312.814.8480

Kelly Hou
International Trade Specialist - Asia
Kelly.Hou@illinois.gov
773.520.4300

Kevin Kim
International Trade Specialist – Asia Pacific
Kevin.Kim@Illinois.gov
312.833.3081

Zdenka Samson
International Trade Specialist – Europe & UK
Zdenka.Samson@illinois.gov
773.415.8945

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Illinois SBDC and ITC at College of DuPage
535 Duane Street, Office 233

Glen Ellyn IL 60137
(630) 942-2600
Email: bdc@cod.edu

Monica Hernandez
International Trade Center (ITC) Program Manager
hernandezm68@cod.edu
630-942-2630

Illinois SBDC and ITC at Champaign County Economic Development Corp.
1817 South Neil Street Suite 100
Champaign, IL 61820

Madeleine Wolske
Center Director
mw@cusbdc.org
217-840-0267

US Commercial Services :

Chicago
77 West Jackson Blvd.
Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

If your industry is not listed below, please contact the director.

Dan Kim
Director
312-485-4548
Dan.Kim@trade.gov

Andrey Piroozgar
Senior International Trade Specialist
312-339-6516
Andrey.Piroozgar@trade.gov

Industries: Information and Communication TechnologyFinancial ServicesSafety and SecurityTextiles/Apparel/Sporting Goods

Bethany Bennick
Senior International Trade Specialist
872-334-0536
Bethany.Bennick@trade.gov

Industries: Environmental TechnologiesEnergyTravel and Tourism

Haley Milan
Global Agribusiness Team Leader
Senior International Trade Specialist
312-261-0535
Haley.Milan@trade.gov

Industries: AgribusinessEducationFood and Beverage

Ho eun (Owen) Kim
Senior International Trade Specialist
312-914-3752
Hoeun.kim@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced Manufacturing,  Design and Construction  Media & Entertainment, & Franchising 

Luke Yanos
Global Marine Technology Team Leader
Senior International Trade Specialist
872-327-8038
Luke.Yanos@trade.gov

Industries:  Aerospace and DefenseAutomotive and Smart MobilityMarine Tech

Monica Toporkiewicz
Senior International Trade Specialist
312-859-9089
Monica.Toporkiewicz@trade.gov

Industries: Healthcare TechnologiesCosmetics 

Libertyville
This office is currently vacant. For assistance, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service Chicago

Rockford

Adam Shanks
Director
Adam.Shanks@trade.gov
779-208-2211

Peoria
1501 W Bradley Avenue, BECC 2165
Peoria, IL 61625

This office is currently vacant. For Peoria-area companies seeking export assistance, please contact US Commercial Service Rockford.

Ex-Im Bank:

Chicago, IL Office
Export-Import Bank Chicago Office
77 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 707
Chicago, IL 60604

Mariel Huasanga
Regional Director
mariel.huasanga@exim.gov
Cell: 202-731-2752

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Illinois (North)
Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Illinois (South)
Ursula Wegrzynowicz
Export Finance Manager
312-353-7674
Ursula.Wegrzynowicz@sba.gov

Illinois District
Chicago Main Office
332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604
312-353-4528

Serving Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, Lee, Livingston, Marshall, McHenry, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, and Winnebago counties.

Willette LeGrant
District Director
Willette.LeGrant@sba.gov

David Cornett
District Counsel
david.cornett@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Illinois

Margo Markopoulos
Program Manager
margo.markopoulos@illinois.gov
ceo.istepreimbursements@illinois.gov
312-636-9456

New Hampshire

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of International Commerce
Division of Economic Development
100 North Main Street, Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-8444

Adam Boltik
Program Manager
adam.t.boltik@livefree.nh.gov
603-271-0331

Alan Dillingham
International Trade Officer, STEP Project Director
Alan.J.Dillingham@livefree.nh.gov
603-271-8444

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

New Hampshire SBDC
Paul College of Business and Economics
10 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824

Liz Gray
State Director
liz.gray@unh.edu
603-862-2200

Janie Wang
janie.wang@unh.edu

US Commercial Services :

Portsmouth
2 International Drive, Suite 121
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Taylor Little
Acting Director
603-610-2417
Taylor.Little@trade.gov

Industries: Giftware & Consumer/Home Goods, Healthcare & Health TechnologiesICT and the Digital Economy, and ServicesArchitecture, Construction & EngineeringAerospace & DefenseEnergy IndustriesEnvironmental Technologies, and Safety & Security

Kyla Brustin
Senior International Trade Specialist
Northeast Rural Export Center
603-610-2418
Kyla.Brustin@trade.gov

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

New Hampshire District
Concord Office
55 Pleasant St.
Suite 3101
Concord, NH 03301
603-225-1400
Appointment Only

Serving all ten counties in New Hampshire.

Amy Bassett
District Director
amy.bassett@sba.gov
603-225-1401

Tina Kasim
Deputy District Director
Tina.Kasim@sba.gov
603-413-0077

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

New Hampshire

Alan Dillingham
Program Manager
alan.j.dillingham@livefree.nh.gov
603-271-0323

Vermont

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Vermont Department of Economic Development- International Trade
1 National Life Drive 6th Floor Montpelier, VT 05620
Phone: 802-505-5496

Tim Tierney
Director of International Trade
tim.tierney@vermont.gov
802-505-5496

Daegan Goodman
State Trade Expansion Program Manager
daegan.goodman@vermont.gov
802-622-4193

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

VtSBDC Lead Center
Vermont Tech Enterprise Center
1540 VT Route 66
Randolph Center, VT 05061

For initial inquiries about how VtSBDC can assist your small business with Exporting and International Trade, please contact Sarah Kearnsskearns@vtsbdc.org.

Steve Densham
Business Advisor for Northwestern Vermont (Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties)
sdensham@vtsbdc.org

Sarah Kearns
Business Advisor for Addison County
Skearns@vtsbdc.org

Nancy Shuttleworth
Business Advisor for Bennington and Rutland Counties
nshuttleworth@vtsbdc.org

Scott Holson
Business Advisor for Orange and Northern Windsor Counties
sih06070@vtc.vsc.edu

US Commercial Services :

US Commercial Service Vermont
124 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05601

Susan Murray Director
Susan.Murray@trade.gov
802-828-4508

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

Vermont District
Williston Office
400 Cornerstone Drive, Suite 240
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-828-4422

Serving all 14 counties in Vermont.

Darcy Carter
District Director
darcy.carter@sba.gov

Kevin Morehouse
Deputy District Director
kevin.morehouse@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Vermont

Daegan Goodman
Project Director
daegan.goodman@vermont.gov
802-622-4193

Maine

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Maine International Trade Center
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 204
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: +1 207-541-7400

Wade Merritt
President and State Director of International Trade
merritt@mitc.com

Dan Berger
Director, Maine North Atlantic Development Office
berger@mitc.com

Parker Dinsmore
International Trade Specialist
dinsmore@mitc.com

Abigail Gray
International Trade Specialist
gray@mitc.com

Maria McIntyre
Managing Director, Invest in Maine
mcintyre@mitc.com

Patty Davis
Director of Finance & Administration
davis@mitc.com

Olivia Dooley
Grants Coordinator
dooley@mitc.com

Marty Hamre
Business Development Manager
hamre@mitc.com

Cheryl Rau
Director of Marketing & Communications
rau@mitc.com

US Commercial Services :

Portland
U.S. Custom House
312 Fore Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Jeffrey Porter
Director
Jeffrey.Porter@trade.gov
207-536-9432

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

Maine District
Augusta Main Office
68 Sewall St., Room 512
Augusta, ME 04330
207-622-8551

Serving Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and Somerset counties.

Bangor Office
202 Harlow St., Suite 21250
Bangor, ME 04401
207-945-2021

Serving Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington counties.

Portland Office
312 Fore St., Suite 104
Portland, ME 04101
207-248-9040

Serving Cumberland and York counties.

Diane Sturgeon
District Director
diane.sturgeon@sba.gov
Phone:207-622-8286
Cell: 207-632-0754

Tim Hobbs
Deputy Director
timothy.hobbs@sba.gov
Phone:207-622-8380
Cell:202-440-2709

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Maine

Wade Merritt
Program Manager
merrit@mitc.com
207-541-7408

Massachusetts

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment
Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI)
McCormack Building
One Ashburton Place, Room 2101
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-973-8543

Jeevan Ramapriya
Executive Director
jeevan.ramapriya@mass.gov
857-276-2759

Melissa Clary
Business Development Manager
melissa.clary@state.ma.us
617-973-8532

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Massachusetts Export Center
Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst
100 Carlson Avenue
Newton, MA 02459

In order to better serve you, international business advisors are available by appointment only. Complete the request for advising.

Paula Murphy
Director
paula.murphy@massexport.org
617-973-6610

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Boston
JFK Federal Building, 55 New Sudbury St. # 1826A
Boston, MA 02203

Michelle Ouellette
Acting Director
617-565-4302
Michelle.Ouellette@trade.gov

Matthew Case
Commercial Officer
(617) 565-4309
Matthew.Case@trade.gov

Katherine Therieau
Regional Manager - Western Hemisphere
The Advocacy Center
202-573-1028
Katherine.Therieau@trade.gov

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

Massachusetts District
Boston Main Office
10 Causeway St., Room 265
Boston, MA 02222
617-565-5590

Serving Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, and Nantucket counties.

Springfield Office
1 Federal St., Building 101-R
Springfield, MA 01105
413-785-0484

Serving Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

Robert Nelson
District Director
rhnelson@sba.gov
617-565-5561

Ili Spahiu
Deputy District Director
Ili.spahiu@sba.gov
617-565-5569

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Massachusetts

Melissa Clary
Program Manager
Melissa.Clary@mass.gov

Rhode Island

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284
Phone: 401-232-6406

Jason Kelly
Director, John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University
jkelly29@bryant.edu
401-232-6406

Cecilia Pirotto
Associate Director for International Trade Development
cpirotto@bryant.edu
401-232-6483

Benjamin Weinstein
STEP Grant Director/Budget Manager
bweinstein@bryant.edu
401-232-6516

Catherine Fontaine
Office Coordinator
cfontaine@bryant.edu
401-232-6407

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Rhode Island SBDC
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island, Carlotti Building,
75 Lower College Rd. Kingston, RI 02881

Register for Counseling

Diane Fournaris
State Director
diane_fournaris@uri.edu
401-874-5965

US Commercial Services :

Providence
315 Iron Horse Way, Suite 101
Providence, RI 02908

Keith Yatsuhashi
Director
Keith.Yatsuhashi@trade.gov
401-528-5104

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

Rhode Island District
Providence
380 Westminster St., Room 511
Providence, RI 02903
401-528-4561

Serving all five counties in Rhode Island.

Robert Piechota
District Director
robert.piechota@sba.gov

Matthew L. Spoehr
Deputy District Director
matthew.spoehr@sba.gov
401-528-4574

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Rhode Island

Benjamin Weinstein
STEP Grant Director
bweinstein@bryant.edu
401-232-6516

Connecticut

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of International & Domestic Business Development
Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD)
450 Columbus Blvd, Suite 5
Hartford, CT 06103 United States
860-500-2388

George Norfleet
Director
george.norfleet@ct.gov
860-500-2388

Laura Jaworski
Business Development Project Manager / STEP Grant Director
laura.jaworski@ct.gov

Kerron Vernon
Business Development / STEP Grant Administrator
Kerron.Vernon@ct.gov

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Connecticut SBDC
213 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457

Joe Ercolano
CTSBDC State Director
ctsbdc@uconn.edu
877-723-2828

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Middletown
213 Court Street, Suite 903
Middletown, CT 06457

Melissa Grosso
Director
860-638-6955
Melissa.Grosso@trade.gov

Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Select USA, Travel & Tourism

Anthony Sargis
Senior International Trade Specialist
860-638-6954
Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov

Industries: Education, Environmental Technology, Financial Services, ICT, Marine Technology, and Safety & Security

Jacqueline Torcellini
Senior International Trade Specialist
860-638-6953
Jacqueline.Torcellini@trade.gov

Industries: Automotive, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Design & Construction, Healthcare Technologies

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Richard Foy
Regional Director
Richard.Foy@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9402
Cell: 347-380-3282

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

280 Trumbull Street, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

Joseph Raycraft
Export Finance Manager
860-573-9150
joseph.raycraft@sba.gov

Connecticut District
Hartford Main Office
280 Trumbull St., Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
860-240-4700

Serving Hartford, Tolland, Windham, Litchfield, and New London counties.

Bridgeport Office
915 Lafayette Blvd., Room 214
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Serving New Haven, Fairfield and Middlesex counties.

Catherine Marx
District Director
catherine.marx@sba.gov

Moraima Gutierrez
Deputy District Director
moraima.gutierrez@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Connecticut

Laura Jaworski
Program Manager
laura.jaworski@ct.gov
(860) 500-2368

Kerron Vernon
kerron.vernon@ct.gov
(860) 500-2446

Utah

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

World Trade Center Utah
60 East South Temple, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801.532.8080

Jonathan Freedman
President and Chief Executive Officer
info@wtcutah.com
801.532.8080

David Carlebach
Vice President, International Investment
dcarlebach@wtcutah.com
435.640.0724

Jennifer Nakato
CFO, Managing Director of Administration
801.718.5433

Julia Pappas
MarComm Director
jpappas@wtcutah.com
801.435.3484

Anna Maidon
Director of Grants and Engagement
amaidon@wtcutah.com
801-558-1185

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Utah Lead Center SBDC - Administration
Utah State University - Brigham City
195 W. 1100 S. Rm 202
Brigham City, UT 84302

Complete the questionnaire for assistance

Mike Finnerty
State Director
Mike.Finnerty@usu.edu
801-633-5595

US Commercial Services :

U.S. Commercial Service Salt Lake City
Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building
125 S State St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Shelby Daiek
Director
Office: (801) 524-3091
Mobile: (801) 455-9922
Shelby.Daiek@trade.gov

Industries: EducationHealthcareAerospace & DefenseAdvanced ManufacturingSafety & SecurityDesign & Construction

Daniel Bruner
International Trade Specialist
Office: (801) 524-3070
Mobile: (385) 294-3449
Daniel.Bruner@trade.gov

Industries: EnergyICTAgribusiness, Consumer Goods, Automotive & TransportationTravel & TourismFranchisingFinTech/Finance, eCommerce, Environmental Technology, Healthcare Supplements, Outdoor Products

Ex-Im Bank:

San Diego, CA Office
Export-Import Bank San Diego Office
9449 Balboa Avenue
Suite 111
San Diego, CA 92123

Paul Duncan
Regional Director
Paul.Duncan@exim.gov
Office: 949-670-5394
Cell: 714-337-4713

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:
999 18th Street, Suite 725
North Tower
Denver, CO 80202

Patty Brewer
Export Finance Manager
720-556-4664
patricia.brewer@sba.gov

Utah District
Salt Lake City Office
125 S. State St., Suite 2227
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
Phone: 801-524-3209

St. George Office
196 East Tabernacle St.
St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-632-0355

Serving all 29 counties in Utah.

Marla Trollan
District Director
Marla.trollan@sba.gov
385-218-1995
801-524-3200

Donald MacMillan
Deputy District Director
Donald.macmillan@sba.gov
202-941-8002
801-524-3226

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Utah

Anna Maidon
Project Director
grants@wtcutah.com
801-532-8080

Delaware

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Export Delaware
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-577-8464

Beth Pomper
Export Advisor
beth.pomper@delaware.gov
302-577-8465

Emma Pautler
Marketing Director
emma.pautler@delaware.gov
302-577-8464

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Regina Gordin
Deputy Managing Director
Regina.Gordin@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9404
Cell: 917-826-5642

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 807
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Edward Schick
Export Finance Manager
202-941-1191
edward.schick@sba.gov

Delaware District
1105 Market St., Lobby Level, Ste 2
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-300-1935

Serving all three counties in Delaware.

Austen Colledge
Acting Director
Austen.Colledge@sba.gov

New Jersey

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of Export Promotion, New Jersey Department of State
NJ Business Action Center
P.O. Box 820 Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-777-4125

New Jersey Economic Development Authority
P.O. Box 990 Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: 609-858-6700

William Spear
Manager
William.Spear@sos.nj.gov

Jean Change
International Business Advocate
Jean.Chang@sos.nj.gov

Marielle Wolf
STEP Program Manager
Marielle.wolf@sos.nj.gov

Sophie Werner
International Business Advocate

US Commercial Services :

U.S. Commercial Service Trenton
402 E. State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
***We kindly ask that all clients schedule an appointment prior to visiting our office, as we do not accept walk-in appointments.

Lauren Platz
International Trade Specialist
609-896-2733
Lauren.Platz@trade.gov

Industries: AgribusinessEducationDesign and ConstructionEnergyEnvironmental Technology

Counties: Burlington, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean

If Lauren does not cover your industry or you are located in Atlantic, Cape May, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer or Salem county, please contact Susan.Widmer@trade.gov who will assign you to another trade specialist.

U.S. Commercial Service Newark
20 Washington Place, Suite 615
Newark, NJ 07102

Servicing the following counties: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren

Susan Widmer
Director
973-264-9107
Susan.Widmer@trade.gov

Industries: AgribusinessEducationFranchising

Brian Beams
Senior International Trade Specialist
973-298-4222
Brian.Beams@trade.gov

Industries: Aerospace and DefenseAutomotiveEnergyEnvironmental TechnologyFinancial ServicesInformation and Communication Technology and Digital EconomySafety and Security

If you do not see your industry, please contact Susan.Widmer@trade.gov who will assign you to trade specialist.

Ex-Im Bank:

New York, NY Office
Export-Import Bank New York City Office
Ted Weiss Federal Building
290 Broadway – 13th floor
New York, NY 10007

Regina Gordin
Deputy Managing Director
Regina.Gordin@exim.gov
Office: 646-561-9404
Cell: 917-826-5642

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:
20 Washington Place, Suite 615<
Newark, NJ 07102

Abby Martinez
Export Finance Manager
Abigail.Martinez@sba.gov
202-631-0992

New Jersey District
Newark Office
2 Gateway Center, Suite 1002
Newark, NJ 07102
973-645-2434

Serving all 21 counties in New Jersey.

John M. Blackstock
District Director
john.blackstock@sba.gov
(973) 645-3580

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

New Jersey

William Spear
Program Manager
william.spear@sos.nj.gov
609-777-4125

Georgia

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Georgia Department of Economic Development, International Trade Division
75 Fifth Street, NW Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30308 United States
404-962-4122

Lizann Grupalo
Deputy Commissioner, International Trade
lgrupalo@georgia.org
404-962-4059

Alice Carson
Division Director
acarson@georgia.org
678.640.4365

Alex Hinton
International Trade Manager
ahinton@georgia.org
404.962.4036

Jacob Anderson
Associate International Trade Manager
janderson@georgia.org
404.962.4826

Taube Ponce
Senior International Trade Manager
tponce@georgia.org

Knali Price
Associate International Trade Manager
kprice@georgia.org
404.962.4091

Tobias Kim
Associate International Trade Manager
tkim@georgia.org
404.962.4061

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

The University of Georgia SBDC International Trade Center
2530 Sever Road - Suite 202
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Darrel Hulsey
International Trade Center Director
dhulsey@georgiasbdc.org
678-985-6820

Mario Gonzalez
International Trade Consultant
mgonzalez@georgiasbdc.org

Dimitris Kloussiadis
International Trade Consultant
dkloussiadis@georgiasbdc.org

Laurent Kahl
International Trade Consultant
lkahl@georgiasbdc.org

US Commercial Services :

U.S. Commercial Service — Atlanta
230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta, GA 30303

Please note that meetings in the office are by appointment only.

Carol Moore
Acting Director
Carol.Moore@trade.gov (email is preferred method of contact)
769-208-3487

Dina Molaison
Senior International Trade Specialist
Dina.Molaison@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
404-852-4564

Industries: Aerospace and DefenseEnergyEngineering/Design/ConstructionInformation and Communication Technology (Software and Telecommunications), Safety and Security

Additional Responsibilities: Export Compliance (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, NRC, and DOE)

Eric Johnson
ITA Franchise Team Leader
Eric.Johnson@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
404-290-2169

Additional Industry Coverage: Advanced ManufacturingAgribusinessConsumer GoodsEducationGeneral Business Services

Additional Responsibilities: Georgia District Export Council (GA DEC), Coaching

Kerry Barnett
ITA Healthcare Team Leader
Kerry.Barnett@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
470-426-4030

Additional Industry Coverage: Chemicals, Electronics, Environmental TechnologiesFINTECHMedical DevicesMedia and Entertainment

U.S. Commercial Service — Savannah
111 East Liberty St., Ste. 202
Savannah, GA 31401

This office is currently unstaffed. Please contact our office in Atlanta for export assistance.
https://www.trade.gov/atlanta-contact-us

EXIM Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Georgia District
Atlanta Office
233 Peachtree St. NE.
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA
404-331-0100

Serving all 159 counties in Georgia.

Terri L. Denison
District Director
Terri.Denison@sba.gov

Rosemarie A. Drake
Deputy District Director
rosemarie.drake@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Georgia

Alice Carson
Program Manager
ACarson@georgia.org
404-962-4112

STEP Grant Office:

Vickie Watters - Project Director

vwatters@mississippi.org

601-359-2070

STEP Grant Office:

Mike Hubbard - STEP Director

mike.hubbard@edpnc.com

919-447-7757

Application Form

STEP Grant Office:

Carla Edwards - Project Director

cedwards@sccommerce.com

803-609-9946

Apply Here

STEP Grant Office:

Alice Carson - Project Director

acarson@georgia.org

404-962-4112

Apply Here

Texas

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism Division
PO Box 12428 Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-936-0100

Larry McManus
Director, Business and Community Development, Economic Development & Tourism
larry.mcmanus@gov.texas.gov
512-936-0100

Shirley Temple
Team Lead, International Business & Trade
Shirley.Temple@gov.texas.gov
512-936-0100

Mindy Weth Fryer
Director, Projects and Grants, STEP Director, Texas Department of Agriculture
Mindy.Fryer@TexasAgriculture.gov
(512) 463-7476

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Texas SBDC International Trade Center
501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 4th floor
San Antonio, TX 78207

Complete the advising request form and email it to texastrade@utsa.edu or fax to 210.458.2476.

Janette Riddell
Director
Janette.riddell@utsa.edu
210-458-2470

Douglas Smith
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER at the UTSA SBDC
International Trade Center.
doug.smith@utsa.edu

Julio Garcia de las Mestas
SR. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADVISOR at the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center
Julio.mestas@utsa.edu

Rick Rayne
Senior International Business Advisor at the UTSASBDC International Trade Center
richard.rayne@utsa.edu

Reneé Walter
Sr. Administrative Associate for the UTSA SBDC International Trade Center
renee.walter@utsa.edu

Diana Gonzalez
CLIENT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
diana.gonzalez@utsa.edu

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Austin
221 East 11th Street, 4th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

Michael Rosales
Director
210-472-4020
Michael.Rosales@trade.gov

Larry Tabash
Global Team Leader, Middle East & Africa and Senior International Trade Specialist
512-936-0039
Larry.Tabash@trade.gov

Cities: Austin-north, Belton, Cedar Park, Hutto, Killeen, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Temple, Waco
Counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone, McLennan, Milam (Davilla), Robertson (Calvert), Travis (North & West), Williamson (West)

Dinah McDougall
Commercial Officer
726-225-4262
Dinah.McDougall@trade.gov

Territory: San Antonio, Bandera, Blanco, Boerne, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Stonewall and Hill Country
Counties: Bandera, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Coleman, Comanche, Edwards, Gillespie, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McMulloch, Medina, Menard, Mills, Real, San Saba, Scheicher, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde.

Nathalie Jeudy
International Trade Specialist
210-608-2989
Nathalie.Jeudy@trade.gov

Territory: East San Antonio over to Corpus Christi, including Victoria
Counties: Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar (east of 281), Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson.

U.S. Commercial Service Dallas-Fort Worth
150 Westpark Way Suite 235 Euless, TX 76040

To provide you with the best possible service, please complete this short questionnaire before contacting us, so we can learn more about your company and its exporting needs.

Jessica Cheeks-Thompson
Office Director
817-774-1470
Jessica.Cheeks-Thompson@trade.gov

David Royce
International Trade Specialist
817-684-5354
David.Royce@trade.gov

Industries: Education and TrainingFranchisingTravel & TourismAgribusinessSafety and Security

Kenneth Haynes
International Trade Specialist
817-684-5348
Kenneth.Haynes@trade.gov

Industries: Electronics, Information TechnologyGeneral Consumer Goods 

Frantz Eyssallenne
International Trade Specialist
469-424-7212
Frantz.Eyssallenne@trade.gov

Industries: Advanced ManufacturingAerospace and DefenseDesign and Construction

Jigna Mehta
International Trade Specialist
817-357-5041
Jigna.Mehta@trade.gov

Industries: Automotive, Environmental TechnologyHealthcare

Colin Hudson
International Trade Specialist
480-209-5734
Colin.Hudson@trade.gov

Industries: EnergyProfessional Services, Chemicals and Plastics

U.S. Commercial Service El Paso
9570 Pan American
El Paso, TX 79927

This office is currently vacant. El Paso-area companies seeking export assistance, please contact

Mayra De La Canal
Director
(432) 967-5718
mayra.delacanal@trade.gov
www.trade.gov/texas-midland

U.S. Commercial Service Houston
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street; Suite 10079
Houston, Texas 77002

Jason Wilson
Director
936-230-9006
Jason.Wilson@trade.gov

Industry: All

If your industry sector is not listed below, please contact the Director.

Brendan Kelly
Senior International Trade Specialist
832-431-7371
Brendan.Kelly@trade.gov

Industry: Energy

Brent Klepko
Senior International Trade Specialist
281-228-5654
Brent.Klepko@trade.gov

Industries: Aerospace & DefenseEnergyMarine TechnologySafety and Security

Danielle Caltabiano
Senior International Trade Specialist
281-228-5655
Danielle.Caltabiano@trade.gov

Industries covered: EnergyEnvironmental TechnologiesMedia and EntertainmentTextiles-Apparel, and Sporting-Goods

Luis Arreola
Senior International Trade Specialist
832-712-1529
Luis.Arreola@trade.gov

Industries: Aerospace & DefenseEnergyAgribusinessEducation 

Pam Plagens
Senior International Trade Specialist
281-228-5653
Pam.Plagens@trade.gov

Industries covered: Automotive and Smart MobilityEnergyAdvanced ManufacturingTravel and Tourism

Peter Tataris
Senior International Trade Specialist
281-228-5656
Peter.Tataris@trade.gov

Industries: EnergyHealth TechnologiesDesign & Construction

U.S. Commercial Service McAllen
This office is currently vacant. For assistance, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service San Antonio:
615 East Houston Street, Suite 207
San Antonio, TX 78205

Michael Rosales
Director
210-259-3946
Michael.Rosales@trade.gov

Oscar Magaña
International Trade Specialist
210-472-4020
Oscar.Magana@trade.gov

Territory: West San Antonio and Border, including Laredo, McAllen and Brownsville

Counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar (West of 281), Brooks, Cameron, Dimmet, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kendall, Kerr, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Starr, Terrell, Uvalde, Valverde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata.

U.S. Commercial Service West Texas

Mayra De La Canal
Director, U.S. Commercial Service West Texas / Southwest Rural Export Center
Mayra.DeLaCanal@trade.gov
Mobile: (432) 967-5718

Learn More About the Rural Export Center (REC)

U.S. Commercial Service San Antonio
615 East Houston Street, Suite 207
San Antonio, TX 78205

Michael Rosales
Director
210-472-4020
Michael.Rosales@trade.gov

Oscar Magaña
International Trade Specialist
210-472-4020
Oscar.Magana@trade.gov

Territory: West San Antonio and Border, including Laredo, McAllen and Brownsville

Counties: Atascosa, Bexar (West of 281), Brooks, Cameron, Dimmet, Duval, Edwards, Frio, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Real, Starr, Terrell, Uvalde, Valverde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata

Nathalie Jeudy
International Trade Specialist
210-472-4020
Nathalie.Jeudy@trade.gov

Territory: East San Antonio over to Corpus Christi, including Victoria

Counties: Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar (east of 281), Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, Fayette, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, Wilson.

Dinah McDougall
Commercial Officer
726-225-4262
Dinah.McDougall@trade.gov

Territory: San Antonio, Bandera, Blanco, Boerne, Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Kerrville, Stonewall and Hill Country

Counties: Bandera, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Coleman, Comanche, Edwards, Gillespie, Hamilton, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McMulloch, Medina, Menard, Mills, Real, San Saba, Scheicher, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde

Ex-Im Bank:

Houston, TX Office
Export-Import Bank Houston Field Office
Mickey Leland Federal Building
1919 Smith Street, Suite 10087
Houston TX 77002

Eric Miller
Regional Director
eric.miller@exim.gov
Office: 832-810-6448
Cell: 713-306-7969

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1919 Smith Street, Ste. 10087
Houston, TX 77002

Jeremy Foreman
Export Finance Manager
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov

Dallas / Fort Worth District
Dallas / Fort Worth Office
150 Westpark Way, Suite 130
Euless, TX 76040
Phone: 817-684-5500

Serving Anderson, Archer, Baylor, Bell, Bosque, Bowie, Brown, Callahan, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Fannin, Franklin, Freestone, Grayson, Gregg, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Hunt, Jack, Johnson, Kaufman, Lamar, Limestone, Marion, McLennon, Mills, Montague, Morris, Nacodoches, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shackelford, Shelby, Smith, Somerville, Stephens, Tarrant, Throckmorton, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, Wood, Young counties.

Jonel Hein
Acting District Director
Jonel.Hein@sba.gov
(817) 684-5502

El Paso District
El Paso
211 N. Florence St., Suite 201
El Paso, TX 79901
Phone: 915-834-4600

Serving Brewster, Culberson, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, and Terrell counties.

Dante Acosta
District Director
Dante.Acosta@sba.gov

Jose L. Campos
Deputy District Director
Jose.Campos@sba.gov

Houston District
Houston Office
8701 S. Gessner Dr. Suite #1200
Houston, TX 77074
Phone: 713-773-6500
Appointment Only

Serving Angelina, Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Milam, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties.

Mark Winchester
District Director
Mark.Winchester@sba.gov
Phone: 713-773-6508
Cell: 281-881-4688

Winston Labbé
Deputy District Director
Winston.Labbe@sba.gov
Phone: 713-773-6527
Cell: 202- 941-8076

Lower Rio Grande Valley District
Harlingen - Main office
2422 E. Tyler Ave., Suite E
Harlingen, TX 78550
Phone: 956-427-8533

Serving Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Willacy, and Zapata counties.

Corpus Christi
VIRTUAL OFFICE
Phone: 361-879-0017

Serving Aransas, Brooks, Duval, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Jim Wells counties.

Angela R. Burton
District Director
angela.burton@sba.gov
(956) 625-2076

Thomas D. Hasenauer
Deputy District Director
thomas.hasenauer@sba.gov
(956) 427-8621

West Texas District
Lubbock Office
1205 Texas Ave., Room 408
Lubbock, TX 79401
Phone: 806-472-7462

Serving Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey, Borden, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Coke, Collingsworth, Cottle, Crane, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Ector, Fisher, Floyd, Foard, Gaines, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hardeman, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Howard, Hutchinson, Jones, Kent, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Reagan, Roberts, Runnels, Scurry, Sherman, Sterling, Stonewall, Swisher, Taylor, Terry, Upton, Ward, Wheeler, Winkler, and Yoakum counties.

Reynald “Rey” Lops
Deputy District Director
reynald.lops@sba.gov
(806) 472-7502

San Antonio District
San Antonio Office
615 E. Houston St., Suite 298
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-403-5900

Serving Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bee, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, Concho, Crockett, De Witt, Dimmit, Edwards, Fayette, Frio, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Irion, Jackson, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, La Salle, Lampasas, Lavaca, Lee, Live Oak, Llano, Mason, Maverick, McCulloch, McMullen, Medina, Menard, Real, Refugio, San Saba, Schleicher, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde, Victoria, Webb, Williamson, Wilson, and Zavala counties.

David L. Elizondo
District Director
David.Elizondo@sba.gov
210-403-5904

Inessa Y. Stepanenko
Deputy District Director
Inessa.Stepanenko@sba.gov
210-403-5926

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Texas

Mindy Fryer
Project Director
grants@texasagriculture.gov
512-463-2496

Mississippi

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Mississippi Development Authority
P.O. Box 849
Jackson, MS 39205
Phone: 601-359-3155

Vickie Watters Martin
Director, International Trade
vwatters@mississippi.org
601.359.2070

Aggie Sikora
Senior International Trade Manager
asikora@mississippi.org
601-359-9342

Chris Engels
International Investment Consultant
vwatters@mississippi.org
601.359.3045

Luigi Dominighini
Senior International Trade Manager for Africa, Middle East, Latin America & Caribbean
ldominighini@mississippi.org
601.359.9429

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

Mississippi SBDC @ Ole Miss
Desoto County EDC
4716 Pepper Chase Dr
Southhaven, MS 38671

Register for free counseling

Rick Schneider
Business Counselor
rick@mississippisbdc.org
901-603-8755

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Jackson, Mississippi
MS e-Center @JSU
1230 Raymond Road, Box 600
Jackson, MS 39204

Carol Moore, Director
(769) 208-3487
Email (Preferred method of contact): Carol.Moore@trade.gov

U.S. Commercial Service Rural Export Center
MS e-Center @JSU
1230 Raymond Road, Box 600
Jackson, MS 39204

Maryse Holly
International Trade Specialist
(769) 216-8392
Maryse.Holly@trade.gov

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1919 Smith St., Suite 10087
Houston, TX 77002

Jeremy Foreman
Export Finance Manager
202-868-0461
Jeremy.Foreman@sba.gov

Mississippi District
Jackson Main Office
210 E. Capitol St., Suite 900
Jackson, MS 39201
JacksonMS@sba.gov
601-965-4378

Serving Adams, Alcorn, Amite, Attala, Benton, Bolivar, Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clarke, Clay, Coahoma, Copiah, Covington, De Soto, Franklin, Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Kemper, Lafayette, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lee, Lefiore, Lincoln, Lowndes, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktinneha, Panola, Pike, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Walthall, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wilkinson, Winston, Yalobusha, and Yazoo counties.

Gulfport Office
2510 14th St., Suite 103
Gulfport, MS 39501
228-863-4449

Serving Jones, Wayne, Lamar, Forest, Perry, Greene, Pearl River, Stone, George, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties.

Janita R. Stewart
District Director
Janita.Stewart@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Mississippi

Vickie Watters
Program Manager
vwatters@mississippi.org
601-359-2070

North Carolina

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
International Trade Division
15000 Weston Parkway Cary, NC 27513
Phone: 919-447-7777

Mike Hubbard
Director, International Trade
mike.hubbard@edpnc.com
919-447-7757

Melissa McGurk
International Trade Manager - Life Sciences, Medical, Biotech, Chemicals
melissa.mcgurk@edpnc.com
919-447-7794

Kuldip Wasson
Sr. International Trade Manager - Telecommunications, Computers, Electronics and Defense & Security
kuldip.wasson@edpnc.com
919-447-7758

Blake Jackman
International Trade Manager- Aerospace, Transportation, Construction and Energy
blake.jackman@edpnc.com
919-447-7753

Cheryl Mauro
STEP Program Manager
cheryl.mauro@edpnc.com
919-447-7790

Jerina Barutis
Senior International Trade Manager - Textiles, Apparel, Furniture, Cleantech/Environment
Jeri.barutis@edpnc.com
919-447-7755

Mike Ryan
International Trade Manager
mike.ryan@edpnc.com
617-513-1177

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

North Carolina SBTDC
5 West Hargett Street, Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27601

Byron Hicks
Executive State Director
bhicks@sbtdc.org
919-715-7272

Georges Neuenschwander
International Business Counselor
gneuenschwander@sbtdc.org
704-687-0442

Ginny Vaca
International Business Counselor
gvaca@sbtdc.org

Alex Viva
International Business Director
aviva@sbtdc.org

Owen George
International Business Counselor
ogeorge@sbtdc.org
910-962-0592

US Commercial Services:

For industries not listed below, please contact Director Greg.Sizemore@trade.gov.

U.S. Commercial Service Charlotte

Greg Sizemore
Director, North Carolina U.S. Export Assistance Centers:
Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh
Office: +1 (704) 333-0471
Mobile: +1 (704) 564-1727
Greg.Sizemore@trade.gov

Industries: AutomotiveConsumer Goods, Distribution and Logistics, EnergyFinancial ServicesSmart MobilityTransportation and Mobility

Crystal Mills
Senior International Trade Specialist
Office: +1 (704) 333-0314
Crystal.Mills@trade.gov

Industries: Chemicals, Food and BeverageFranchisingHealthcareInformation and Communications Technologies

U.S. Commercial Service Greensboro

Stephanie Bethel
Senior International Trade Specialist
Office: +1 (336) 333-5345
Stephanie.Bethel@trade.gov

Industry: Textiles

U.S. Commercial Service Raleigh

Emily Gereffi
Senior International Trade Specialist
Office: +1 (336) 333-5346
Emily.Gereffi@trade.gov

Industries: AgribusinessConsumer GoodsDesign and Construction, Equipment and Machinery, Industrial Materials, Media and Entertainment

Frances Selema
Global Environmental Technologies Team Leader
Mobile: +1 (919) 695-6366
Frances.Selema@trade.gov

Industries: EnergyEnvironmental Technology

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

Miguel Penaloza
Export Finance Manager
202-297-5126
Miguel.Penaloza@sba.gov

North Carolina District
Charlotte Main Office
6302 Fairview Road, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28210
704-344-6563
Appointment Only

Serving Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, and Yadkin counties.

Ashville Virtual Office
704-344-6563

Serving Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties.

Raleigh Office Virtual Office
704-344-6810

Serving Bertie, Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Johnston, Lee, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne, and Wilson counties.

Wilmington
402 North Front Street
CFCC Building G
Wilmington, NC 28401
7043446409
Appointment Only

Serving Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Camden, Chowan, Gates, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.

Mike Arriola
District Director (including media inquiries)
michael.arriola@sba.gov
704-344-6578

Aregnaz Mooradian
Deputy District Director (including offer letters)
aregnaz.mooradian@sba.gov
704-344-6396

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

North Carolina

Mike Hubbard
Program Manager
mike.hubbard@edpnc.com
919-447-7757

South Carolina

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

S.C. Department of Commerce
1201 Main Street, Suite 1600
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-737-0400

Carla Edwards
International Trade Manager
CEdwards@SCcommerce.com
803-609-9946

 

 

 

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

South Carolina SBDC
1014 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Michele Abraham
State Director
scsbdc@sc.edu
803-777-0749

Beth Smith, CGBP
Certified Global Business Professional
smithem6@mailbox.sc.edu
803.777.4907

 

 

 

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service Charleston, SC
1859 Summerville Ave. Ste. 800
Charleston, SC 29405

Anita Patel
Director
(843) 259-3736
Anita.Patel@trade.gov

U.S. Commercial Service Columbia
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 1100
Columbia, SC 29201

Dorette Coetsee
Director
(803) 397-4590
Dorette.Coetsee@trade.gov

U.S. Commercial Service Greenville
30 Century Circle
Greenville, SC 29607

Shannon Christenbury
Director
(864) 561-6326
Shannon.Christenbury@trade.gov

 

 

 

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

 

 

 

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

1501 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1225
Arlington, VA 22209

Miguel Penaloza
Export Finance Manager
202-297-5126
Miguel.Penaloza@sba.gov

South Carolina District Office
Columbia - Main office
1835 Assembly St., Suite 1425
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-765-5377
Appointment Only

Serving Calhoun, Florence, Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Darlington, Dillon, Sumter, Lexington, Richland, Aiken, Orangeburg, Marion, Lee, Clarendon, and Marlboro counties.

Charleston
3294 Ashley Phosphate Rd.
North Charleston, SC 29420
Phone: 843-225-7430
Appointment Only

Serving Williamsburg, Georgetown, Horry, Hampton, Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Beaufort, and Jasper counties.

Spartanburg
1875 E. Main St.
Duncan, SC 29334
Phone: 803-253-3123
Appointment Only

Serving Newberry, Anderson, Cherokee, Kershaw, Chesterfield, Chester, Pickens, Edgefield, Greenville, Lancaster, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, York, Spartanburg, Fairfield, Oconee, Saluda, Union, and Abbeville counties.

Melissa L. Lindler
District Director
melissa.lindler@sba.gov
803-765-5377

 

 

 

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

South Carolina

Carla Edwards
Project Director
cedwards@sccommerce.com
803-609-9946

Georgia

State Dept of Commerce International Trade Division:

Georgia Department of Economic Development, International Trade Division
75 Fifth Street, NW Suite 1200
Atlanta, GA 30308 United States
404-962-4122

Lizann Grupalo
Deputy Commissioner, International Trade
lgrupalo@georgia.org
404-962-4059

Alice Carson
Division Director
acarson@georgia.org
678.640.4365

Alex Hinton
International Trade Manager
ahinton@georgia.org
404.962.4036

Jacob Anderson
Associate International Trade Manager
janderson@georgia.org
404.962.4826

Taube Ponce
Senior International Trade Manager
tponce@georgia.org

Knali Price
Associate International Trade Manager
kprice@georgia.org
404.962.4091

Tobias Kim
Associate International Trade Manager
tkim@georgia.org
404.962.4061

Small Business Development Center International Trade Division:

The University of Georgia SBDC International Trade Center
2530 Sever Road - Suite 202
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Darrel Hulsey
International Trade Center Director
dhulsey@georgiasbdc.org
678-985-6820

Mario Gonzalez
International Trade Consultant
mgonzalez@georgiasbdc.org

Dimitris Kloussiadis
International Trade Consultant
dkloussiadis@georgiasbdc.org

Laurent Kahl
International Trade Consultant
lkahl@georgiasbdc.org

US Commercial Services:

U.S. Commercial Service — Atlanta
230 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta, GA 30303

Please note that meetings in the office are by appointment only.

Carol Moore
Acting Director
Carol.Moore@trade.gov (email is preferred method of contact)
769-208-3487

Dina Molaison
Senior International Trade Specialist
Dina.Molaison@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
404-852-4564

Industries: Aerospace and DefenseEnergyEngineering/Design/ConstructionInformation and Communication Technology (Software and Telecommunications), Safety and Security

Additional Responsibilities: Export Compliance (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, NRC, and DOE)

Eric Johnson
ITA Franchise Team Leader
Eric.Johnson@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
404-290-2169

Additional Industry Coverage: Advanced ManufacturingAgribusinessConsumer GoodsEducationGeneral Business Services

Additional Responsibilities: Georgia District Export Council (GA DEC), Coaching

Kerry Barnett
ITA Healthcare Team Leader
Kerry.Barnett@trade.gov (email is the preferred method of contact)
470-426-4030

Additional Industry Coverage: Chemicals, Electronics, Environmental TechnologiesFINTECHMedical DevicesMedia and Entertainment

U.S. Commercial Service — Savannah
111 East Liberty St., Ste. 202
Savannah, GA 31401

This office is currently unstaffed. Please contact our office in Atlanta for export assistance.
https://www.trade.gov/atlanta-contact-us

Ex-Im Bank:

Atlanta, GA Office
Export-Import Bank Atlanta Office
230 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 1725
Atlanta GA 30303

Susan Kintanar
Regional Director
Susan.Kintanar@exim.gov
Office: 470-890-3578
Cell: 404-955-2219

Are you ready to begin your export journey? Schedule a FREE Export Consultation.

Small Business Administration Export and Trade Assistance:

332 S Michigan Ave., Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60604

Keith Schlegel
Export Finance Manager
312-353-4540
keith.schlegel@sba.gov

Georgia District
Atlanta Office
233 Peachtree St. NE.
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA
404-331-0100

Serving all 159 counties in Georgia.

Terri L. Denison
District Director
Terri.Denison@sba.gov

Rosemarie A. Drake
Deputy District Director
rosemarie.drake@sba.gov

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Office:

Georgia

Alice Carson
Program Manager
ACarson@georgia.org
404-962-4112