CUSTAC AFFILIATES
Steve Aaron (MA 1994), Supply Chain Manager at the Gevalia Kaffe Division of Kraft Foods Inc., in Tarrytown, NY. He is responsible for management of demand planning and forecasting for coffee products from Sweden & Germany; Tea products from Sri Lanka & Indonesia; and coffee makers, other household appliances and coffee accessories from China. He manages ocean freight for all inbound products, small parcel transportation for all outbound direct-to-consumer packages. He is also responsible for managing productivity and cost cutting projects throughout the business operations.
Marc Adler (MA 1983), Partner in the Buffalo-based advertising agency, Flynn & Friends. http://www.flynnandfriends.com
Edward Arnold (PhD 2008), Director, Credit Insurance at M&T Bank.
Keith Andreve (MA 1991), International Distribution and Logistics Coordinator at Spectra Gases in New Jersey, managing the distribution of semiconductor gases in the USA and all gases at overseas distribution centers in Germany, England and China. (www.spectragases.com)
Chris Barlow, Global Marketing Specialist at ESRI.
David Barnas (MA 1988), Senior Physical Space Administrator, tracks space inventory at the University at Buffalo.
Brian Barry (MA/MBA 1993) is a General Manager at American Technical Coatings, Inc. (ATC). ATC, Inc. provides materials and armor solutions to the aerospace and defense industries. www.atcmaterials.com.
Michael Bastedo (MA 2001), AVP, Branch Network Strategy at HSBC Bank.
Vigdis Boasson (PhD 2005), faculty member at the Department of Finance and Law at the College of Business Administration at the Central Michigan University. Her research interests include corporate finance, investment behavior, cost of capital, corporate governance, financial market microstructure, financial ethics, corporate innovation and hedge funds.
Hadar Borden (MA 2000), Interim Administrative Director, University at Buffalo.
Laurie Buonanno (MA 1982), Chair and Professor of Political Science at Buffalo State College. Dr. Buonanno is also the Director of the Institute for European Union Studies at SUNY and the Buffalo State Faculty Advisor for the SUNY Model European Union.
Man Wah Cheung (PhD 1990), Lecturer in the Business School at Sheridan College, Wyoming http://www.sheridan.edu
Daniel Barry (MA 1982), Deputy Commissioner, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Buffalo, NY. He is responsible for economic development policy, strategy and business development incentive coordination with the Erie County Industrial Development Agency. He is also a Director of the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, working to develop a strategy to attract foreign direct investment for Erie County.
Matthew Casciano (BA 2005), Systems Administrator, Marketing and Sales Technology at Independent Health. Matthew works in Project Management, Systems Implementation (incl. design, upgrades, management, support), reporting and analytics.
Jennifer Casperson (BA 2007), GIS intern with Niagara International Transportation Technology Corporation. Jennifer producing maps of transportation assets, road accessibility, travel times, and alternate route capabilities for members of the coalition including NYSDOT, NYSTA, and MTO (Canada).
Bidhan Chandra (PhD 1992), Area Coordinator, Center for Distance Learning, at Empire State College. http://www.esc.edu/esconline/online2.nsf/ESChome.html. Bidhan's interest in international business and he offers consulting and workshops concerning international business.
Jessica Christ (BA 2005), Marketing Coordinator/Communications Representative for DeBartolo Development, LLC. in Tampa, Florida.
William Daly (BA 1993), Head of Finance at Thomson Reuters.
Alan Delmerico (MA 2004) is a GIS Analyst at the Center for Health and Social Research, Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY.
Michael DiSarno (BA 1993), Executive Director of Advancement Services at St. John’s University.
Justin Dombrow (BA 1997), Search Strategist for AOL.
Jordan E. Felber (MA 2007), Bunker Trader at KPI Bridge Oil, Red Bank NJ. Specializing in the sale of marine fuels & lubricants world wide.
Ryan Gardiner (BA 2005), Import Compliance Specialist, Licensed Customs Broker at Northtop Grumman.
Papa Samba Gaye (MA 2007), International Sales Manager for AccuSoft Corporation.
Matthew Goldhawk, (MA1997). Seeking a technical sales executive position, and prefers one with significant international exposure. Read more about Matt at: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/122/6b3.
Michael Gómez (BA 2003), Project Manager for America’s International Market, Bose® Corporation. Michael develops presentations (training & engagement content) for field groups to deliver to resellers in Canada; Mexico; Central & South America and the Caribbean. He also takes part in the development of engagement material used in point of sale displays with their EMG group (Electronic Media Group). He works in tandem with their Canadian and Mexican based FSO (Field Service Organization) identifying needs to better engage and train their resellers at the storefront level.
Douglas Roger Gress (PhD 2005), Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Seoul National University.
Paul Hinz (MA 1992), Internal Control Accountant for Commercial Metals Co. in San Antonio, Texas.
Terry Holthause (MA 1986), Finance Manager, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, working with the State Department and US Department of HHS grants in Washington, DC.
Ronald Kalafsky (PhD 2002), Assistant Professor at University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Ron is an economic geographer with research interests that encompass the links between manufacturers and location, the role of human capital in industry, and the trade strategies of machinery producers. Current research projects include studies of manufacturers in Japan, Canada, and the Southern US. He currently teaches Geography 102 (World Regional Geography) and economic geography courses. Specialties include economic and industrial geography; quantitative methods; international trade; and manufacturing.
Jeff Kent (MA 1989) is the Director of the Press Photographers' gallery. This office credentials bona fide press (news) photographers, handles media logistics for events at the Senate (and Capitol) and provides day - to - day information to the photographers that cover Congress.
Basak Kizildemir (MA 1988), program manager, Turkish Coalition of America in Istanbul, Turkey. The Coalition gives grant to students for the study abroad program in Turkey.
Marc Kron (MA 1983), Senior Manager of Strategic Trade Compliance, Avago Technologies.
Linda Kuechler (PhD 1997), C.P.A., Chair and Professor, Department of Accounting & Business Administration, Daemen College in Amherst, NY.
Christine Lai (PhD 2007), Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Business Department, Buffalo State College (SUNY College at Buffalo) www.buffalostate.edu. Her teaching interests are in the areas of marketing and international business.
Jonathan Li (MA/BA 2006), Site Producer for CNBC.com, primarily focusing on integrating television content for the web for the United States division, whether it's business day or prime time.
John Lombard (PhD 1990), Associate Professor, Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration and Director, E. V. Williams Center for Real Estate and Economic Development in the College of Business and Public Administration, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
Bridget Cullen Mandikos (PhD 2001), Barrister-at-Law (QLD), Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School in Brisbane, QLD.
James C. Mariano (MA 1981), Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Buffalo Export Assistance Center.
Steve Mayer (PhD 2005), MBA Director, Niagara University www.niagara.edu/. Steve also works part time for a major international engineering firm, Parsons, assisting with market development in transportation infrastructure throughout the world.
Kate McNamara (BA 1994), Director, Port of Philadelphia and Camden, Delaware River Port Authority.
Peter Meszynski (BA 1994), Network & Information Systems Manager at Frontier Science & Technology Research Foundation, Inc.
Wendy Miller (PhD 2007), Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, SUNY Cortland. Her research interests include GIS, Mental Mapping and Cartography.
Richard Minkler (BA 1993), Material Program Manager for Northrop Grumman Corporation in Maryland.
Mary Mokka (MA 1986), Trade Commissioner, Canadian Consulate General. Ms. Mokka is responsible for assisting Canadian firms in the life sciences and environmental sectors export their products/services to the U.S. She also assists U.S. companies in these same sectors invest in Canada. In addition, she has been the Coordinator of the ExportUSA Program since its’ inception in 1984, which has become one the of most successful programs in the history of the Canadian government. Initiated in Buffalo, N.Y. the ExportUSA Program has provided export education to more than 20,000 Canadian firms from across Canada.
Rodney G. Munoz (BA 2000), Director, Business Development and Strategic Planning, Eclipsys Corporation.
Kevin Murphy (MA 2004), English Teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme in Nagano, Japan.
Terri-Ann Murray (BA 2005), Adjudicator for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Daniel Muscato (MA 1986), Director of Global Shipping for Christie's, the fine art auction house.
Charles Nagel (BA 2005), Export Licensing Representative at Northrop Grumman.
Katherine O’Connor (BA 2001), Senior Loan Reviewer, Assistant Vice President at M & T Bank.
Remzi Ozgur (1985), President, Global Expansion of Alcatel-Lucent Corp in Paris, France.
Kevin Poehlmann (MA 1997, BA 1992), President of George Uhe Co., Inc. www.uhe.com/. Founded in 1921, George Uhe Company is an import/export distribution company focused on specialty chemicals used in pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, flavors and fragrances.
Juan Hugo Ponce (MA 1991), HR Leader for Freeport McMoran, the world’s largest publicly traded copper company. Juan is based in Santiago, Chile.
Stephen Potter (BA 1990), International Sales Manager for DHL in Virginia.
Rich Quodomine (MA 2003, BA 1996), Transportation Analyst with NYS DOT, and the GIS Coordinator for the Department's Public Transportation Bureau.
Paul Rooney (MA 1997), Account Manager in State Govenment Sales with ERSI.
Peter Rosiere (MA 1983), Vice President, Risk Management with Sodexo, Inc.
Seth Ruskin (BA 1992), Vice President/Sr. Global Equities Trader for Robeco Investment Management in Boston, Massachusetts.
Shuichi Sasagawa (BA 1991), Assistant Administrative Manager for Shimizu Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.
Gabriel Schmidbauer (MA 2004), Cartographer for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Washington DC Metro Area working on the production and review of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).
Jennifer Scully (PhD 2006, MA 2002) is employed with U.S. Census Bureau, International Assistance Area - Population Division. She provides assistance and training in the areas relating to the use of geography in fielding and implementing censuses and surveys.
Jayanti (Sen) Bandyopadhyay (PhD 1997), Assistant Professor, Management Department, Salem State College.
Stuart Shaw (MA 1983), Professor of Geography at Henderson State University, Arkansas. His research areas include: political economy of Third World development, Latin America, international trade, urban geography, state policy impacts, Marxist geography and social theory.
Laura Shayder (BA 2005) is employed in the Imports Division of CMA CGM (America).
Jungyeop Shin, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography Education, Seoul National University.
Jessie M. Sibarium (MA 1994), Director of Supply Chain International for Amgen, a US biotech company based in International Commercial Headquarters in Switzerland.
Robert Stack (MA 1987), Principal at Trotter Development LLC, a commercial and retail real estate development corporation.
Jennifer (Dahl) Stradtman (MA 2000). Jennifer works for the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the Standards Liaison, primarily on matters that relate to technical barriers to trade and has served in U.S. delegations to the WTO, APEC, and international standards bodies.
Michael Szustakowski (MA 2004), Consultant with King and Spalding International Trade and Litigation.
Dancarlys Valdez (BA), is pursuing a M.A. in Public Administration at Pace University.
Anneliese Vance (PhD 2008), Visiting Fellow at the Border Policy Research Institute (BPRI) for the 2008-2009 academic year. During her tenure at WWU, Dr. Vance will also teach Economic Geography and Topics in International Business. She has published extensively on the impact of border policies on the Canada-US commercial relationship in borderland regions. While at WWU, she will investigate the investment strategies of importing and exporting firms within the Cascadia border region as they adjust to new border security measures. When completed, her research will offer a comparative assessment of supply chain integration and strategy in two key North American borderlands regions-Cascadia and the Niagara region in southern Ontario and western New York.
Vida Vanchan (PhD 2006), Assistant Professor, Department of Geography and Planning at Buffalo State College.
Suwipa Wanasathop (MA 1980), Director, Software Park Thailand, a government agency in Bangkok, Thailand.
David A. Weiskopf, Ph.D. (MA 1993), Senior Managing Economist in LECG’s Washington, DC office and a member of the faculty at Johns Hopkins University.
Renee Will (PhD 2005), Associate at www.bah.com.
Michele Wiltse (BA 1993), Commercial Account Manager with Equity One Commercial, a Division of Banco Popular North America. Michele is based in Washington D.C. and is responsible for production in the Mid-Atlantic regions (DC/DE/MD/NC/VA).
Gary Winston (BA 2003), Account Manager at ASET International Services Corp.
Greg Witul (BA 2005), Chairman of the Economic Development Committee for the Town of Wheatfield.
O'Neil L. Woelke (MA 1981), Senior Consul, International Compliance and Custaoms, Office of teh General Counsel, Chrysler, LLC in Michigan.
Fritz Yambrach (PhD 2005), Associate Professor of Packaging in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, San José State University. Dr. Yambrach's area of focus relates to pharmaceutical and medical product package design. He has served as a consultant to 20 major companies including Johnson and Johnson, Amgen, and Bausch and Lomb, as well as Campbell's and Kraft Foods.
Aaron Zynczak (BA 1993), SVP Director of International Banking at The South Financial Group in Columbia, SC.
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