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The International Organization for Secure Commerce is supervised and managed by a volunteer Board of Directors.  This board is made up of professionals with extensive and complimentary backgrounds in various areas of secure commerce and supply chain security.  No member has less than 20 years experience in their field, with some members having 30 years or more in their industry.  Our Board serves the organization without compensation, as volunteers dedicated to the advancement and spread of secure commerce as a business improvement process.

The Board of Directors has three main tasks: Oversight, contribution and outreach.  The oversight function involves development and approval of the strategic and operational plans for the organization, reviewing the finances, and making sure the organization lives up to its own high standards.  By contributing to the development of our standards, educational curriculum and certification requirements, the Directors help to continually improve our programs.  Finally, by acting as ambassadors, the Board helps to inform the professional community about our organization and its goals, ultimately increasing our membership.

The IOSC is always looking to expand the diversity of its board of directors and specialty committees.  If your are an experienced professional involved in one or more aspect of secure commerce and are interested in contributing to your profession please consider involvement on our board of directors or one of our committees.  You can contact us at you convenience and let us know of your interest.

The IOSC Board of Directors, currently with 8 members, consists of the following individuals:

 

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Nelson is a graduate of UTEP and Webster University and has worked in international trade for over twenty five years. He has held a license as a US Customs Broker since 1995 and has managed customs compliance for operations in Asia, Central and South America and Mexico. Nelson's main areas of expertise include the formulation and implementation of compliance policies and procedures and international logistics. He is also an experienced presenter and educator. He is a member of the West Texas New Mexico Customs Brokers Association, the International Compliance Professionals Association, and the Foreign Trade Association. He is an instructor at the University of Phoenix , and holds a CSC/P certification.

 

David enjoys a BBA in Marketing Management from UTEP and is currently employed by Delphi Corporation. He has worked in international trade for over 20 years, most of it along the US-Mexico border. His primary area of expertise is the distribution, storage and movement of material. He has been involved in Delphi 's C-TPAT certification and their participation in the FAST program. David is active in several community organizations and is a member of the Board of Directors for the local council of the Boy Scout's of America . David is certified as a Certified Secure Commerce Professional (CSC/P).

 

Wayne is a graduate of Texas A & M University with a degree in accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. His background includes financial auditing and tax compliance. Wayne is the Chief of the Santa Teresa Volunteer Fire Department and has extensive training in fire investigation, hazardous materials handling, and nuclear/biological/chemical incident response. He is also a martial arts instructor for UTEP/PACE and certified CSC/P.

 

Kathleen has over 20 years experience in US Customs compliance and supply chain security. She is active in the business community with the Foreign Trade Association, the West Texas New Mexico Customs Brokers Association, and the International Compliance Professionals Association. She was instrumental in establishing the FAST program for expedited processing of secure cargo along the southern border, and has helped several companies achieve their C-TPAT certifications. Kathleen is a licensed US Customs Broker, holds a CSC/P certification, and is recognized as one of the foremost experts on supply chain security along the southern border.

 

Gilberto is a veteran of international trade and business in the U.S. and Mexico. His company, Arias Logistics, provides international logistics and brokerage services, and is an IOSC Authorized Provider.  He is a licensed U S Customs Broker and has experience dealing with import export issues in both the U.S. and Mexico.

 

James holds both a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree in Physics, along with an MBA from Syracuse University . He has worked in manufacturing for over 30 years, the last 20 along the Southern border, and has held a variety of positions in engineering, quality assurance and plant management. James holds several patents, and is an experienced speaker and trainer. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE), a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and a Certified Secure Commerce Professional (CSC/P).

 

Hector is a businessman and transportation expert with over 30 years experience in international transportation and logistics. He is the co-founder of STIL, a C-TPAT and FAST certified transportation company with over 250 vehicles in service. Hector is deeply involved in the secure commerce community and his company is often used as an example of a secure, C-TPAT compliant organization. Hector is a licensed pilot and certified as a Certified Secure Commerce Professional (CSC/P).

 

Andrew holds a degree in computer science and has over 20 years experience working in technology, computer security and trade security. His experience covers several industries including transportation, international trade and manufacturing. He has presented at numerous local, national and international conferences and seminars and is an experienced teacher and mentor. Andrew currently holds the following certifications; Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI), a Level III Certification in Homeland Security (CHS-III), Certified Secure Commerce Professional (CSC/P), and Certified Secure Commerce Instructor (CSC/I).