Spotlight

Meet trade industry leaders doing the work to advance the profession — many through AAEI initiatives, programming, and committee involvement.

Member of the Week: Matt Varner

September 11, 2024 – AAEI recognizes members who lead the Association on key issues, initiatives, and projects. This week, AAEI spotlights Matt Varner of Aritzia. Matt is a member of AAEI’s Board of Governors, and currently serves as the new Board lead for the AAEI Membership Services Committee. The role includes wearing the title, Vice...

Member of the Week: Heather Conner-Garofalo

August 28, 2024 – AAEI recognizes members who lead the Association on key issues, initiatives, and projects. This month, AAEI spotlights Heather Conner-Garofalo of Cardinal Health.  Heather was recently elected to AAEI’s Board of Governors and brings more than 33 years of experience in trade compliance to the Association.  At Cardinal Health, Heather is Senior...

High Riser: Keiana Palmer

August 21, 2024 – AAEI is recognizing members who young professionals working in international trade, High Risers, who are helping their member companies grow and succeed. This week, AAEI’s High Riser is Keiana Palmer of Jones Walker LLP. Keiana has been working in international trade for more than a year. At Jones Walker, Keiana is...

Member of the Week: Vincent Iacopella

August 14, 2024 – AAEI recognizes members who lead the Association on key issues, initiatives, and projects. This week, AAEI spotlights Vincent Iacopella of Alba Wheels Up International LLC. Vince is a chair of AAEI’s Transpacific Committee, which focuses on logistical issues impacting Transpacific trade. At AAEI, Vince and the committee are working on a Supply...

Member of the Week: Maureen Cori

August 7, 2024 – AAEI recognizes members who lead the Association on key issues, initiatives, and projects. This week, AAEI spotlights Maureen Cori, of Hurricane Modular Commerce.  Members like Maureen, who demonstrate strong dedication and expertise, significantly contribute to AAEI and the trade industry. Maureen has more than 30 years of experience in international trade...

Member of the Week: Stacy Hallon

July 31, 2024 – AAEI recognizes members who lead the Association on key issues, initiatives, and projects. This week, AAEI spotlights Stacy Hallon of Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Stacy and the Takeda team were instrumental in putting together the Healthcare Industries Committee’s comments calling for removal of vero cells from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species...