You are invited and encouraged to the Rocky Mountain Export Compliance and Enforcement Forum, October 17, hosted by the US Commercial Service, Denver Export Assistance Center.
It is a lower-cost, high-quality, unique, practical application-oriented hands-on program being held at the law firm of Holland and Hart LLP, 555 Seventeenth Street, Suite 3200, Denver CO 80202-3979.
This document provides abbreviated bios on each of the speakers, luncheon keynote, moderators and panel members at this educational and interactive one-day program that includes the seminar and networking reception.
For a one-page flyer with agenda details and more information go to http://www.scribd.com/doc/101878040/Rocky-Mountain-Export-Compliance-Forum-Flyer.
A variety of discounts are available. For convenient online registration go to https://www.regonline.com/rockymountainforum.
If you have questions, contact Katie Cloyd, 303-295-8188; kmcloyd@hollandhart.com.
Rocky Mountain Export Compliance and Enforcement Forum Abbreviated Presenter Bios
1. Rocky Mountain Export Compliance and Enforcement Forum
Seminar Speaker and Moderator Abbreviated Bios
(As of 9/28/2012)
Here is an alphabetical listing of speakers/moderators with an abbreviated bio on each.
JOHN ANDERSON
Managing Partner, Avant International LLC
Mr. Anderson has extensive expertise in both U.S. and international export
regulations. Prior to founding Avant, he spent eight years with J.P. Morgan’s Trade
Management Consulting group (fka Vastera), where he was a Vice President based in
Colorado and Singapore. Mr. Anderson performs and leads client engagements covering all
manner of topics under the Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in
Arms Regulations. Although the U.S. export control regulations remain John’s principal area
of expertise, his understanding of various national and supra-national export control
regimes has given him the opportunity to serve a variety of clients throughout Europe and
Asia. John is an appointed member of the Rocky Mountain District Export Council and has
delivered several public lectures, seminars, and workshops on export controls. Mr.
Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
ERIC DOLL
Managing Partner, Avant International LLC
Eric has over twelve years experience in trade compliance, export controls and related
enforcement matters. He brings in-depth expertise and understanding of regulatory
requirements and how to practically apply them to key business strategies. Prior to his
current position, Eric worked for five years as an Export Compliance Consultant for J.P.
Morgan’s Trade Management Consulting group. There Eric was responsible for assessing
export compliance activities, export licensing, classification, jurisdiction and audits for a
wide-variety of clients across all industries, providing guidance and hands-on assistance for
the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations.
Beginning his career in the import arena, Eric also worked in a variety of international trade
positions at Vastera and within IBM’s Global Logistics America Division. Eric has lived and
worked in the United States and Europe. A native of Colorado, Eric received his B.A. in
Economics from Colorado State University.
BETH GIBSON
Special Assistant US Attorney for the District of Colorado,
Department of Homeland Security
Beth recently joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Colorado to prosecute
violations of customs and immigration laws. From 2004 to 2009, she was an Assistant U.S.
Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia prosecuting crimes in both the Terrorism and
National Security and Major Crimes Units. From March 2009 to July 2012, Beth served as
the Senior Counselor to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),
the second largest federal law enforcement agency. In that role, among other things, she
helped to refocus ICE’s immigration enforcement, criminal and civil. From 1999 to 2004,
Beth held a variety of positions in the Department of Justice, Executive Office for
Immigration Review. In 1999, she graduated summa cum laude as the valedictorian of her
law school, the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville.
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2. DAVID GLYNN
Of Counsel, Holland and Hart
Mr. Glynn has extensive experience conducting detailed internal investigations and audits
related to export controls, trade sanctions, and Customs laws. He works with clients in the
development, drafting, and implementation of compliance programs in various areas of
federal regulatory law. With significant experience in federal regulation of international
business, Dave represents international and domestic companies in complex civil and
criminal investigations involving the Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury, Justice
and Customs and Border Protection. Mr. Glynn is on the Board of Directors of the World
Trade Center Denver, and he speaks regularly at conferences, seminars, and workshops
about export controls and trade sanctions.
KUMAR C. KIBBLE
Special Agent in Charge (SAIC), Homeland Security Investigations,
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Denver, Colorado
As the SAIC, Mr. Kibble oversees 17 offices in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. He
leads the daily investigative operations targeting transnational criminal enterprises. Prior to
this assignment, Mr. Kibble served as ICE Deputy Director in Washington, D.C. As the
agency’s top career official, he was responsible for an annual budget of almost $6 billion
and more than 20,000 employees at over 400 offices--including more than 70 international
locations in U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. Mr. Kibble graduated from the U.S.
Military Academy at West Point, New York, with a Bachelor of Science degree
concentrating in National Security and Public Affairs. He began his government service in
1990 as an Army infantry officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. After transitioning to a federal
law enforcement career in 1994, he worked in several offices in southern California,
Colorado and Washington, D.C. He is a recipient of the 2011 Presidential Rank Award.
TRIP MACKINTOSH
Partner, Holland and Hart
With an international reputation as an effective advocate in export controls, trade sanctions,
anti-corruption, related compliance, and white collar defense, Mr. Mackintosh defends
domestic and foreign corporations, directors, and other personnel facing investigation under
U.S. export controls and other trade sanctions, as well as federal laws affecting securities,
environmental controls, healthcare, money laundering, and Customs. These trade sanctions
laws include the Arms Export Control Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as well as their implementing regulations.
In 2011 and 2012, he has been the only attorney outside of Washington, D.C. to be
nationally ranked by Chambers USA for International Trade: Export Controls and Economic
Sanctions. Mr. Mackintosh is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences
and seminars, and he publishes regularly on export controls and trade sanctions.
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3. LINDA MORRIS
Export Controls Advisor, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance,
University of Colorado Boulder (UCB)
Linda Morris performs numerous tasks in support of UCB projects related to trade including
producing and auditing export documents; preparation and submission of Technical
Assistance Agreements and licenses; ensuring precise communication to/from UCB
counterparts and US Government organizations. She is responsible for determining proper
export compliance jurisdiction and classification; providing site education/training on export
controls; managing other compliance personnel and freight forwarder relationships; writing
and maintaining policies, processes and procedures; assisting in development of UCB’s
internal compliance program; participating as a core member of the UCB System-wide
Export Controls Planning Committee; working with external legal counsel; attending a wide-
variety of seminars, workshops and other events to stay current on export and trade
compliance regulations. She recently published the University of Colorado’s Introduction to
Export Controls On-Line Training Program. Linda previously worked at The RAND National
Security Research Division, Santa Monica, California.
JOHN P. PRIECKO
President and Managing Partner, Trade Compliance Solutions
Trade Compliance Solutions is a network of professionals assisting the trade compliance
community providing, evaluating and recommending seasoned resources to assist them in
complying with the letter & spirit of US Government (USG) laws & regulations. John has a
15+ year career in trade compliance as Director of International Trade Compliance, Senior
Empowered Official and Vice President of Global Trade Compliance at J.P. Morgan. He
has unique in-depth practical expertise & diverse experience in the USG, industry, as a
consultant and working with law firms dealing with all aspects of the global integrated supply
chain. John is also an accomplished author of trade compliance and related articles--a
speaker at many conferences, seminars, workshops and other events. Among various
affiliations he is a member of the International Compliance Professionals Association,
Society for International Affairs and the Virginia/Washington DC District Export Council.
NICK J. RINALDI
Senior Compliance Manager, North America/Europe, Middle East and Africa,
Global Import/Export, Polycom Corporation
Mr. Rinaldi is based in Westminster, Colorado, and works for Polycom Corporate
Headquarters in San Jose, California. Polycom is publicly traded with revenues over 1
Billion US dollars that sells communication equipment. With 20 years in operations and
formally with Boulder based Spectralink, he was the Director of Global Logistics and
Compliance. He’s responsible for Polycom’s international trade compliance programs. And
for all export and import compliance matters to ensure regulatory requirements are meet.
Mr. Rinaldi also oversees training and education programs. Additionally, he is responsible
for the logistics and freight management in North America as well as in Europe. Mr. Rinaldi
has 8 years’ experience in global trade and has been involved with a variety of export and
import related voluntary disclosers. Nick attended the University of New Mexico and
Portland Community College studying Electronic Engineering. He is an active 10 year
member of the World Trade Center Denver.
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4. LIZBETH RODRIGUEZ
Of Counsel, Holland & Hart
Ms. Rodriguez advises U.S. and international clients on U.S. federal laws and regulations
governing international business, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the
Export Administration Regulations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act , and the Foreign
Asset Controls Regulations. She routinely represents clients in civil and criminal
investigations involving the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury. She has
significant experience in export controls, trade sanctions, and related compliance matters.
In these areas, Ms. Rodriguez has recognized experience in conducting detailed internal
investigations and export compliance audits. She also regularly helps her clients develop,
draft, and implement compliance programs in response to investigations or to proactively
avoid investigation and potential litigation. Ms. Rodriguez regularly publishes and speaks
about export controls and trade sanctions.
LISA XINOS
Empowered Official, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation
Lisa provides expert guidance on international trade compliance and related matters. She
is responsible for submitting and obtaining Technical Assistance Agreements and licenses
in a timely fashion to support program activity; determining jurisdiction and
classification/categories for export of hardware and technology; reviewing and approving
technical papers for publication and public release; maintaining records in accordance with
government regulations and company policies, processes and procedures; tailoring
education/training content and materials for select groups of employees; developing and
delivering all program-specific agreements and licenses; interacting with senior internal and
external personnel on significant matters regarding trade compliance; coordinating with Ball
Aerospace organizations to establish and maintain working relationships with senior
business unit personnel in Marketing, Program/Capture Management, Engineering,
Contracts, Supply Chain and Shipping; providing seasoned advice on international trade
compliance; obtaining ongoing education and training for familiarity with US export control
laws and regulations. Lisa is a certified Six Sigma Plus Green Belt.
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