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Join this NAFTZ FREE Event  

This LIVE ONLY PRESENTATION will cover the latest programs developments.  

Featured Speaker(s): NAFTZ Executive Committee, Ron Sorini, Megan Costello, and Melissa Irmen

Description 

There is a lot of talk about changes in trade and tariffs and we're sure you have questions about what might happen. Join the NAFTZ Executive Committee and advocacy team for an open Q&A session. Bring your questions about how U.S. FTZs manage uncertain times.

We welcome all participants, NAFTZ members and non-members, to join if you are interested in learning the best resources available.

Speakers

Megan Costello is Vice President for Trade and Customs Policy at Sorini, Samet and Associates (SSA), a prominent consulting and lobbying firm located in Washington, D.C. Additionally SSA serves as Advisor to NAFTZ.

Ron Sorini manages the firm's (Sorini, Samet and Associates/SSA) business development, consulting, and lobbying practice, which focus on legislation, regulatory affairs and international trade negotiations.   Additionally SSA serves as Advisor to NAFTZ.

Click here for speaker bios for our Executive Committee: 

NAFTZ Chair James Grogan

Vice Chair Eric Berry

Treasurer Katie Tangman 

Secretary Patty Cannon

Melissa Irmen joined the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) to execute the association’s advocacy vision plan, sponsorship development, specialized membership initiatives, and other program management. Melissa plays a pivotal role in building strategic partnerships and enhancing the membership experience while driving impactful change within the FTZ community.

Melissa has over 20 years of experience in the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) industry, most recently as Senior Vice President at ISCM, Inc., a Washington, DC based consulting firm helping companies with FTZ applications, setup, technology, and regulatory agency insight. Melissa is an Accredited Zone Specialist and served as Chair on the Board of Directors for the NAFTZ. Melissa is an active participant in various international trade initiatives and organizations and speaks regularly on global trade topics. She provides technology and trade expertise to many CBP working groups, including, most recently, one focused on utilizing Emerging Technologies.

Jeffrey J. Tafel, CAE, is the President of NAFTZ. He is a member and mission-focused non-profit professional with nearly 30 years of association senior management experience and specializes in developing and executing strategy.