Our members possess specialized knowledge in international trade and are committed to assisting businesses in Tennessee with expanding their global sales.
Members of the Tennessee DEC



Brian Gleason
CEO / Board Member / Investor at North Branch Capital
Website: www.northbranchcap.com/

David Berryman
Executive Consultant at Gibson Brands, Inc. / Epiphone Division
Website: https://www.gibson.com/


Douglas Lawyer
Vice President of Economic Development at Knoxville Chamber
Website: www.knoxvillechamber.com/



Karel Abboud
Global Director of Foreign Direct Investment and Business Development
Website: www.tnecd.com/

Kurt Ullman
Director of Franchise Development at Regus Management Group, LLC
Website: www.massageenvy.com/

Lori Odom
Senior Vice President, Economic Development / International Business
Website: www.nashvillechamber.com/




Myles Elledge
Director, Babson Center for Global Commerce at University of the South
Website: www.new.sewanee.edu/academics/babson-center-for-global-commerce/

Pamela McIntyre
Export Compliance Manager at Research Electronics International LLC
Website: www.reiusa.net/




Stephanie Sieggreen
Director, International Recruitment at University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Website: www.utk.edu/