I am a resilient and growth-oriented student with a passion for leadership, law, and international affairs. Through internships at ECOWAS Parliament, Aluko & Oyebode ALN and TotalEnergies EP Nigeria. These opportunities strengthened my quest to be positive for the future ahead of me.  I have gained valuable experience in governance, legal processes, and business operations. As past president of my school’s French Club and an active participant in community service, I am committed to cross-cultural engagement and social impact. With a strong academic background in economics.

A Senior Tech Marketing Executive with over 25 years of strategic leadership experience in branding, crafting and implementing go-to-market strategies, building company-wide marketing lead funnels and ecosystems, data-driven marketing strategies and scaling multi-million-dollar revenue growth in the Americas, APAC, and EMEA for B2B and B2C startups and Fortune 100 companies. Focus has been on SaaS and AI-Based Solutions, Cybersecurity, Martech, and Health and Wellness Products.

Early in my career, I ran the North American Tech practice for Edelman Public Relations including Apple, working directly with Steve Jobs. I left Edelman and moved to Colorado to open an office for GCI Group working with Michael Dell and the Dell Enterprise tech team. Also led a global rollout of an online learning platform for Oracle, worked with Larry Ellison writing ads, and as an Account Manager at Young & Rubicam, I developed the first Intuit logo with Scott Cook. In addition, to my work experience, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University and as an avid climber and mountaineer, summited Mount Everest in 2012.

With 20 years of experience in dairy food manufacturing, I am passionate about global trade, leadership, delivering high quality products to partners and building strategic relationships that make a difference.

Engineer by trade and marketer at heart, Laurel Burton is an EVP of Account Strategy at global marketing agency, JSA. Notably, she is actively overseeing the rebrand and reimagination of the World Trade Centers Association, globally. Laurel is passionate about helping global businesses gain a competitive edge with their brand, marketing, sales, product, and positioning strategies. She has spent the last 20+ years collaborating with brands worldwide to build memorable, revenue-generating go-to-market strategies that drive interest and opportunity.  

Prior to JSA Laurel served as VP of Marketing and Product Management for Otava, a leader in compliant cloud and colocation services. Previously she was VP of Marketing at Faction, a cloud service provider, VP of Marketing and Business Development at ViaWest (now Flexential), a large data center and managed services provider, and she held leadership positions at Qwest Communications.

In her recent past Laurel also owned and managed a Fractional CMO agency that successfully helped transform organizations of all sizes into thriving powerhouses. Clients included: World Trade Center, Denver, Optiv, Synoptek, Otava, Aligned Energy, IQ Wired, Nuvalo, Neudesic, Morpheus Data and more.

Laurel received both a Master in Telecom Engineering degree as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado. In her spare time you can find her outdoors enjoying Colorado mountain living with her 110 lb. Mastiff ‘Norma’ by her side.

Founder / President of mpaqt: a marketplace that connects eCommerce merchants with industrial spaces that store and ship products to end customers.  Global technology leader directing enterprise scale platforms and big data analytics. Former executive at 2nd largest local media company in the country. Startup veteran with experience in FinTech, Inventory Management, Mobile and Social Applications.

Priya is a former consultant and industry professional with 17+ years of experience in end to end supply chain transformation, logistics & inventory management, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier diversity and process improvement. Her unique approach to negotiations, savings capture and process improvement have garnered her attention in the consulting world. Interested in elevating your supply chain? Let’s get started. 

Craig Maginness, managing member of ExIn Global Strategies and is a sought-after speaker, teacher and adviser for start-up entrepreneurs and businesses looking to grow into new markets.  Craig spent much of his career at a Fortune 1000 company, overseeing international operations, directing sales and marketing, and serving as president of two of the company’s foreign subsidiaries.  Over the past 18 years he has launched and run four different small businesses of his own and has partnered with other entrepreneurs to launch their businesses in a variety of fields including real estate, financial services, alternative health care, fashion design and manufacturing, and wedding and event planning. 

He has taught business as an adjunct professor at both Johnson & Wales University and in the Executive MBA program at Colorado State University.  Craig also teaches a business planning course which he developed through the DU Center for Professional Development and teaches the business class at the Colorado Chinese Medical University.  He has served as president and chairman of the World Trade Center Denver, where he has trained entrepreneurs, company executives and trade support specialists to be more successful business people.  He has also taught business skills in a number of non-traditional settings including a course he created aimed at helping people coming out of incarceration to start their own businesses.

Craig is the author of “Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets” which became a #1 New Release in International Money & Business on Amazon following its publication in April 2018.   He was named the International Trade Educator of the Year in 2013 by the National Association of Small Business Trade Educators. 

Sandi has spent her career developing international business for both the private and public sectors.  In her current role as the VP Operations at WTC Denver, she oversees the daily operations and client services of the organization and looks for new areas of growth. 

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Professional Accomplishments:
Certificate of International Trade Certificate, 2022 

Kelsey is a global manufacturing and supply chain leader with a passion for international trade. She has managed processes across operational teams, plants, distribution centers, and vendors in over 30 countries. Kelsey has extensive knowledge of US regulatory requirements and compliance, holding various designations including NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, and Licensed US Customs Broker. Prior to completing her Masters of Business Administration, she completed her Certificate of International Trade with World Trade Center Denver. Kelsey is currently part of the IMI Precision Engineering team where she is head of global warehousing and logistics.

Globally minded IT executive with twenty-five-year career in executing, measuring and improving Information Management and Technology solutions.   Significant accomplishments in the areas of product development, software development, database management, business intelligence, e-commerce, IT governance and quality management.  Broad industry experience includes Energy, Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain.

Tyler's legal practice focuses on business law.  He has expertise in commercial and technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment in the US, data privacy, marketing, import/export, venture capital, and intellectual property.  But his work doesn't stop there.  Tyler is a driving force behind the development of Colorado as an international business, cultural, and education hub.  As a Director of the World Trade Center Denver and former Co-Chair of the Colorado Bar Association’s international business transactions unit, he has a track record of leadership in the community. In addition, Tyler previously served as a Director of Denver Sister Cities International.  He is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting to civic, community, and business groups on a range of trade policy, business, and investment law.

As a driven and results-focused individual with extensive experience in telecommunications, IT, project management and specializing in creative solutions, I deliver objective advice and analysis of your bills to ensure you are receiving exactly what your business needs, at the best price, and not paying for services you don’t need or use. I keep your vendors accountable with a thorough examination of your expenses, ensuring you are receiving exactly what your business needs, at the best price, and not paying for services you don’t need or use.

As a specialist in global telecommunications, project planning, and equipment employment, I am dedicated to providing cost-efficient solutions to your ever increasing expenses. We have enhanced software designed to identify areas that may benefit from adjustments to your service contracts, rates being paid, or any other cost-saving solutions we might identify. If we do not find savings for your business, there is no fee for our services

Let's connect and explore how we can help your business achieve greater cost efficiency and maximize profits. Together, we'll unlock the untapped potential within your expenses.

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Email: rebecca.lashelle@schooleymitchell.com
Office: 303-567-8380
Website: https://www.schooleymitchell.com/rlashelle/

As an accomplished global operations leader, I have successfully managed and optimized complex international projects across multiple continents, driving operational excellence and innovation in diverse, cross-cultural environments. My career spans leadership roles in global business units, where I have built and directed high-performing teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Notably, I spearheaded the digital transformation of Boeing's global operations, creating a seamless and interoperable ecosystem across teams in Frankfurt, Bengaluru, Gdańsk, and Denver. My ability to navigate and lead within complex international frameworks has resulted in significant cost savings, enhanced operational efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction on a global scale. My expertise in aligning strategic objectives with local practices ensures that I deliver impactful results, regardless of the geographic or cultural context.

Mike is the Founder and President of Business Experts US. His consulting company offers advisory services for companies seeking to enter the US market. Companies from Austria, Germany and New Zealand are already working with Business Experts US and benefiting from its extensive knowhow and network. 

In the previous 22 years, Mike was President of pewag North America, the US entity of pewag Austria, manufacturer of the "World's Strongest Chains." Mike and his team grew the distribution and sales of the company to a dominant position in the US market and built an organization to support it. Highlights were the establishment of a North American Distribution Center in Bolingbrook, Illinois and building a chain manufacturing facility in Pueblo, Colorado. During this time, Mike gathered valuable experience in running an international business (both distribution and manufacturing) in the United States. 

More information at: www.businessexpertsUS.com 

email: contact@businessesxpertsus.com