Experience

U.S. Wheat Associates

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Regional Director, South and Southeast Asia

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Represent the marketing interests of the US wheat farmer in the region with a specific focus on the sales growth of US wheat to the Philippines. Identify market opportunities and challenges and develop and implement strategies to maximize program impacts. Develop and maintain contacts in the wheat, milling, and baking industries throughout the region. Develop and present market analyses and proposals to headquarters, executive board members, government stakeholders, and regional customers. Communicate with regional press and government to maintain a positive perspective of the wheat foods industry. Show less



Washington Grain Commission

• Spokane, Washington

• Program Director

  • Jan 2017 - Nov 2021

  Monitor trade and transportation policy issues as-well-as federal and international phytosanitary regulations. Co-chair the U.S. Wheat Associates Transportation Work Group. Run economic, market and production analysis on wheat varieties grown in Washington State. Manage the marketing strategy for Latin America. Monitor trade and transportation policy issues as-well-as federal and international phytosanitary regulations. Co-chair the U.S. Wheat Associates Transportation Work Group. Run economic, market and production analysis on wheat varieties grown in Washington State. Manage the marketing strategy for Latin America.



Washington State Department of Agriculture

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• International Marketing Program Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2017

  Assist Washington State's food and agricultural companies expand their exports around the world. Manage a team of trade specialists and in-market representatives in order to identify and provide resources to help companies sell their products internationally. Collaborate with partners to address market entry barriers and increase market access for Washington State food and agricultural products.

• Hops Field Inspection Supervisor

  • Jul 2013 - Nov 2013

  Manage a team of hops field inspectors during harvest. Hops inspection allows Washington State farmers to successfully market its product to both foreign and domestic trade partners.

• Policy Assistant to the Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  Advise the director on policy issues affecting the agency during the Washington State legislative session.

• Management Analyst

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2013

  Administer the program's operational budget used to store and distribute USDA food to low-income individuals through Washington State's emergency food system. Specialize in project and grant management, partnership development, contract management, and delivery of market analysis to legislators and stakeholders.