Who We Are: NASBITE International, a Membership Organization

NASBITE International is a not-for-profit Membership organization and leading organization supporting training and education in the field of global business. NASBITE Members represent all sectors of the global business profession, including:

• Trade educators from four-year and two-year colleges and universities, high schools and leading international trade training organizations
• Trade specialists at federal, state and local levels, including from USDOC/ITA, USDA/FAS, SBA/SBDCs, State and Regional Trade Development Agencies, community-based Trade Assistance Centers, World Trade Centers, and Chambers of Commerce
• Trade-service providers of logistics, finance, legal, market research, and other support services
• Companies engaged in international trade, including manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors, and export management companies
• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) credential holders

Where else will you find this mix of international trade perspectives and expertise in a single organization? If your work or interests fall in any of these areas, NASBITE is the organization for you.

NASBITE Board of Governors, Distinguished Fellows

The NASBITE International Board of Governors (BOG) is a working board that requires active involvement by all members—including participation in activities such as strategic planning, conference planning, member development/marketing, and CGBP planning and development.

Interested in serving on the NASBITE Board of Governors?

Are you ready to embrace and advance the mission of NASBITE International by applying to serve on the Board of Governors? Board members play a leading role in setting the policy for the execution of policymaking, planning, financial, community outreach and relations, CGBP program, development of new programs and services, and organizational operations.

For more details on the roles and responsibilities of a member of the Board of Governors, Click here.

To apply for a position on the Board of Governors, download an Application & Profile Form and submit as instructed. Applications are due by September 15th for the following year’s election.

Executive Committee

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    PresidentLeroy Lowe, MBA, Ph.D., CGBPleroy.lowe@nscc.caView Bio

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    Vice PresidentJackie Rasmussen, CGBP

    University of Missouri

    rasmussenj@missouri.eduView Bio

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    Secretary/TreasurerMike Seibert, CGBP

    SBTDC at NC State University
    mseibert@sbtdc.orgView Bio

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    Immediate Past PresidentTammy Marquez-Oldham*, CGBP/CGBP Certified Trainer

    Portland Community College SBDC

    tammy.marquez@pcc.eduView Bio

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    Fellows Chair Jeanette Benson/CGBP Certified Trainer

    Center for International Trade – Merced College

    merced@elite.netView Bio

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    Board Development Task Force Co-ChairAleda Bourassa, CGBP

    International Customs Services, Inc.

    aleda.bourassa@icsbroker.comView Bio

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    Board Development Task Force Co-ChairMentor Program ChairDr. Amy Coon

    Cardinal Stritch University

    ascoon@stritch.eduView Bio

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    Stakeholder Relations Task Force Chair, CGBP Liaison James Foley, CGBP/ CGBP Certified Trainer

    Bradley University International Trade Center

    jff@bradley.eduView Bio

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    Membership Services Task Force ChairColette Hart

    Cleveland State University

    c.hart@csuohio.eduView Bio

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    Alberto Rodriguez-Baez, CGBP

    UTSA Institute for Economic Development,

    Minority Business Development Agency Export Center

    alberto.rodriguezbaez@utsa.eduView Bio

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  Elizabeth Smith, CGBP CBA, MS in Ed

  Management Consultant, Columbia, SC

  es2@clemson.edu View Bio

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  Gabriel Shweiri, CGBP/CGBP Certified Trainer

  Santa Ana College

  shweiri_gabriel@sac.eduBio coming soon

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  Joyce Steffan, CGBP

  The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  steffan.10@osu.eduView Bio