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2011 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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Laurie Ritter DeRoller - Executive Director
International Business Council
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Bill Simpson - Chairman 2011-2013
VP Global Supply Chain
Gleason Corporation
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Gleason develops and manufactures machinery and related equipment for the global gear-cutting industry. They are renowned as the total gear solutions provider to the industry. They are one of the Rochester area's largest exporters with more than 70% of our business shipped outside the United States. Their products serve a variety of markets including automotive and light truck, aerospace, agriculture, mining, and wind energy.
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Scott Bass Vice Chairman 2011 - 2013
President
Advanced Language Translation
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Advanced Language Translation Inc. provides technical translation and localization services in over thirty-five languages to corporate clients in the manufacturing, machining, finance, bio-medical, information technology, software, E-learning, website development, telecommunications, and marketing sectors.
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Kristin Sampson Executive Committee
Director Global HR Services
Providium a division of Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc.
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Whether your company's needs for internationally mobile employees are short-term, long-term, localization, permanent transfer or repatriation, Providium provides a fully integrated and effective solution. They offer complete administration of any, or all aspects of your global mobility program including; program assessment, compensation administration, policies, management of external vendors as well as coordination of tax, immigration and relocation services.
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Tom Nespeca
Carestream Health
WW Manager Logistics Compliance and Trade |
This job includes global duty management and compliance oversight to make sure Carestream's various flows of finished goods and materials move as expeditiously as possible throughout the world.
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Carrie Baker-Scott
City of Rochester, Economic Development |
The City of Rochester Department of Neighborhood and Business Development's goal is to provide safe, healthy neighborhoods, create thriving commercial corridors, increase economic vitality in underserved areas, assist and develop industry, and create jobs for its citizens.
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John A DeLuca
International Sales Manager, Liberty Pumps |
| Liberty Pumps, located in Bergen NY, was founded in 1965. A privately held, family owned company, Liberty has grown to be a Rochester Top 100 company and a leading domestic manufacturer of sewage, sump and effluent pumps for the professional trade in North America. John is responsible for international market development adn establishment of the international distributers worldwide. |
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Ed Kowalewski
Empire State Development, Int'l Division |
The International Division of ESD promotes competitiveness and economic growth abroad to expand the presence of NYS in the world. There are 16 global offices ready to assist NY companies in global trade.
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Thomas Chiavetta, CPA
Freed Maxick and Battaglia |
International tax planning and compliance services with an emphasis on cross-border transactions. Freed Maxick and Battaglia can assist with new market entry, minimize tax and customs duties while maximizing government trade incentives.
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Maggie Catillaz, Esq.
Partner
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP |
Immigration assistance with the transfer of foreign nationals to the U.S. through proper work authorizations. Internationally recognized as Best US Lawyers and Who's Who of Business Lawyers.
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Frank Cipriano
VP
HSBC Business Banking
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International banking services to include international cash management, import/export services, foreign exchange, managing international risk and opening an account in another country. HSBC has a direct presence with offices and branches in over 60 countries.
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George Eisen
VP of Center for International Education
Nazareth College |
Located strategically in upstate New York, close to Buffalo, Toronto and Montreal, Nazareth College has access to major industries and businesses, information technology and the centers of research and scholarship in the Northeast. The Center for International Education defines, develops, and supports Nazareth College's commitment to its global goals with offering exchange programs to more than 30 countries across the globe.
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Jeff Morse
Vice President
Citizens Bank Commercial Banking Group |
| Jeff Morse is a Vice President in the Commercial Banking Group at RBS Citizens Bank. He also leads the international coverage effort in Western NY, focusing his attention on creating solutions for companies with exposure to international business with revenues up to $30 million. |
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Bob Arnold Executive Committee
President
Rotork |
| Rotork provides a range of products, systems and services for automating and manually operating valves. |
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Mike Diati
Speed Global Services |
| Whether your shipment is international or domestic, requires one step or many, or full cycle global supply management services, Speed Global Services will ensure your goods are securely delivered to the right place at the right time at the right price. |
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Ed Christopher - IBC Chairman 2008 - 2010
VP International Sales
Stone Construction Equipment
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Charles Giunta
Port Director, ROC
US Customs and Border Patrol |
Customs & Border Protection is charged with securing and protecting our country's borders at and between the ports of entry from terrorism and any illegal activities that threaten our people. Their fundamental mission is the protection of our nation and its citizenry.
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Tim McCall
International Trade Specialist
USDOC, Export Assistance
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| The U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce is a federal government agency dedicated to helping small-to-medium sized U.S. companies develop international markets. Tim McCall, the Director of the Rochester Export Assistance Center will help you identify and evaluate international partners, navigate international documentation challenges, create market entry strategies and provide other export related guidance. |
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Luis Aguilar, Jr., CPSM
Global Purchasing Manager
Xerox |
| Providing 3rd party feeding & finishing equipment. The acquired equipment is then bundled with Xerox's digital production printers and sold to customers as a complete solution. Luis is responsible for global sourcing, pricing and contract negotiations worldwide. |
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Interested in becoming an Advisory Council member?
Advisory Council Members are selected from the active membership based on nomination, expertise and reason for wanting to be on the Council. Terms are limited to 3 years with extensions allowed with approval from Council and Executive Director. Contact Laurie DeRoller.
Active Past Chairmans:
Ed Christopher, Stone Construction Equipment
Dan Duffy, JPMorgan Chase
Ralph Bocchino, HSBC
Gary Blake , Delphi
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Incentives available in the Greater Rochester Region:
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