Pedro Villanueva – Chair
Western Digital Corporation
Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is made up by the Chairman and past presidents serving as Directors at Large. The goal is to leverage their knowledge to provide the Board with ideas and suggestions to the benefit of the FTA.
Committee Members:
- Pedro Villanueva, Western Digital
- Cathy Thrasher, FCL Logistics Ltd.
- Guy Fox, Guy Fox & Associates
Susan Kohn Ross – Chair
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
Advocacy Committee
To identify the issues and challenges facing the international trade community and to advocate for regulatory, legislative and other solutions to address those hurdles.
Committee Members:
- Su Ross, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
- Joseph A. Acayan, Roberts & Kehagiaras LLP
- Mark Hirzel, American Honda Motor Co.
- Michael Roll, Roll & Pisani LLP
- Pedro Villanueva, Western Digital
- David Harlow, ITC-Diligence, Inc.
- Patrice Lafayette, Roanoke Insurance Group
Committee Meeting Details and Link:
Meetings are held every first Thursday of the month from 4PM – 5PM PT
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Baldo Alcantar (Marketing)
Yusen Logistics
Marketing, Membership, & Communications Committee
To develop, grow, and maintain membership to provide member value and satisfaction. To present current and relevant information via newsletters, emails, social media platforms and affiliate partners/associations.
Committee Members:
- Baldo Alcantar, Yusen Logistics (Americas), Inc.
- Cathy Thrasher, FCL Logistics Ltd.
- Crystal Adair, Western Overseas Corporation
- Sam Musa, Student
- Pedro Villanueva, Western Digital
- Luis Gomez, Manufacturer’s Bank
- Lisa Donabedian, Interstate Personnel Services
- Lucia Robles, Lucia & Co.
Meeting Details and Link:
Meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month from 4PM – 5PM PT
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Mark Hirzel – Chair
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Programs & Education Committee
To plan and execute programs (webinars or on-ground events); on a regular basis for instructional, educational and general benefits of its members. Committee Members:
- Mark Hirzel, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- Su Ross, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
- Ruth DePieri, Student
- J.J. Kim, ACI Law Group
- Anne Hilsabeck, AMH Customs Consultants
- Michael Roll, Roll & Harris LLP
- Pedro Villanueva, Western Digital
- Andrew Park, Binex
Meeting Details and Link: Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 4PM – 5PM PT
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Cathy Thrasher – Chair
FCL Logistics
Signature Events
To plan and execute the annual Golf Tournament, World Trade Week Luncheon and Holiday Gala as well as member mixers and events.
Committee Members:
- Cathy Thrasher, FCL Logistics Ltd.
- Anne Hilsabeck, AMH Customs Consultants
- Baldo Alcantar, Yusen Logistics (Americas), Inc.
- Lisa Donabedian, Interstate Personnel Services
- Joel Perler, Port of Long Beach
- Adonna Martin, Price Transfer
- Luiz Gomez, Manufacturer’s Bank
- Patrice Lafayette, Roanoke Insurance Group
- Lucia Robles, Lucia & Co.
Meetings Details and Link:
Meetings are held every second Wednesday of each month from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT.
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Meeting ID: 912 7447 7231
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