Madison International Trade Association: Announces board of directors

MADISON – The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) recently held elections for its Board of Directors. The MITA Board of Directors provides leadership in organizing networking and educational activities and events for its membership and companies involved in international trade.

Results of the election are as follows:

Individuals elected to the Board of Directors included:

– Ken Wasylik, partner at E.M. Wasylik and Associates LLP

– Lori Barger, International Sales Manager at TRAEX

– Jill Carmichael, International Banking Officer at Johnson Bank

– Suzanne Dove, Outreach Director at the UW-Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

– Jen Pino-Gallagher, Economic Development Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

– Kyle Wilson, Buyer/Planner at GE Healthcare

The MITA Board of Directors include:

– President – Ken Wasylik, partner at E.M. Wasylik and Associates LLP

– Vice President/Liaison with Outside Groups – Lori Barger, International Sales Manager at TRAEX

– Treasurer – Jill Carmichael, International Banking Officer at Johnson Bank

– Secretary – Lora Klenke, Bureau Director at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; term expires in 2011

– Program Director – Suzanne Dove, Outreach Director at the UW-Madison Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

– Membership Director – Ellen Sjolund, Export Specialist; term expires in 2012

– Communications Director – Jen Pino-Gallagher, Economic Development Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

– Sponsorship Director – Kyle Wilson, Wells Fargo

– Director – Amy Coon, Director of Emerging Markets Program at UW-Whitewater Global Business Resource Center; term expires in 2011

– Director – Anita Kokina, Product Manager at Springs Window Fashions, LLC; term expires in 2011

– Government Liaison – Stanley Pfrang, Export Development Manager at the Wisconsin Department of Commerce; Non-Voting Ex Officio Position

MITA is a professional organization whose mission is to foster an understanding of international trade issues, policies, practices, information and legislation.