| Brandon H. Baker | North America |
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Winston Churchill once said, "If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time-a tremendous whack." I advocate for our clients in the same way Churchill led. And, of course, Churchill also said, "Never, never, never give up. Never." |
| EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; B.A. History. | |
| Daniel J. Bakle | North America |
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"Working at IRC offers me the opportunity to control my own destiny. There are no glass ceilings, no reporting channels, and no corporate politics. The only person responsible for my success or failure is me. Freedom is an extremely satisfying burden to carry." |
| HISTORY: Secondment, JLT Risk Solutions, London, England. | |
| EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.S. Civil Engineering. | |
| Tony Braddock | North America |
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While a 15 yr-old, I angrily asked my dad why I had to hoe the garden (2.5 acres) while my friends were out having fun and why he insisted that I play football as a freshman in high school. His response was that "I needed to understand from where my food came and that as a freshman I would be the smallest, most inexperienced, most vunerable." The moral is that if one doesn't work, one doesn't eat and that no matter what one's station in life there is always someone bigger, stronger, and smarter. Know how to take a hit and to lose and get back up and keep going.
My grandfather told me that "one has the right to do whatever one wishes provided that no direct harm is done to another person or another's property." Between the thought and the action is choice. |
| EDUCATION: The University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis MN; M.B.A, International Business; The Ohio State University, Columbus OH; B.A. Spanish. | |
| William E. Carl | North America |
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"The customer is always right... right up until his claim is denied. To apply our trade we must doubt what we hear and doubt what we see. If it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck it might be a short ventriloquist. The world is different than most people perceive it to be. I love working with our existing clients, helping them learn how the underwriting world looks at things." |
| HISTORY: Credit Administrator, Borden, Inc., Columbus, OH; Owner, The Town Tap Tavern and Restaurant, Napoleon, OH; Accountant, Campbell Soup Co., Napoleon, OH. | |
| EDUCATION: Defiance College, Defiance, OH; B.S., Finance. | |
| Miguel A. Carranza | North America |
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"Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon, must inevitably come to pass" -- Paul J. Meyer |
| HISTORY: Business Improvement Specialist, Motorola, Plantation, FL. | |
| EDUCATION: West Texas A&M University; M.B.A., International Business; West Texas A&M University, B.B.A., Management. | |
| Hugo W. Carson | North America |
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The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created--created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them, changes both the maker and the destination. -John Schaar |
| HISTORY: Regional Economics Foundation-Santa Maria, Brazil | |
| EDUCATION: BA in international business with a double major in Business Administration and International Commerce - Methodist College of Santa Maria- Brazil | |
| Tracy Chen | China |
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"I am very fortunate to start my career with IRC-Group! After some time, I found it's really not an easy and simple job if you want to do it well. Having enough patience, extraordinary perseverance and professional knowledge, and, offering high quality, effective & tailor-made services to our inner and outer customers is the only way to achieve success to both IRC and me." |
| EDUCATION: Jiaying University, Guangdong, China, 2005. B.A, Business Administration. | |
| Jordan Z. Deng | Asia |
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"After several years I have come to realize that credit insurance brokerage is a very difficult career. Only those most able and willing can make it." |
| HISTORY: Vice President, U.S.-China related investment, Kinson American Corporation; Director/Partner, Asia Pacific Securities, Inc.; Associate Director, Offshore Capital Limited | |
| EDUCATION: Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Bachelor of Law; George Washington University, Washington D.C., M.A., International Development; Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, Doctoral Degree, Administration and policy studies | |
| Irene H. Deng | China |
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Developing a successful career doesn't happen by accident. It takes planning and hard work to become a successful professional. Those who are willing to put forth the effort needed to develop their careers will be the successful executives of the future. --- James Lamb |
| EDUCATION: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. B.A., International Finance | |
| Robert K. Downey | North America |
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"I would write poetry for a living, if I had the pen, the nerve and the soul for it. But poeming is a rough way to go. In my best year as a penny-poet, I made $40. Even though that was 1978 dollars, I sometimes make more than that in a week as a broker. I know my place now." |
| HISTORY: Manager, Reverse-Investment, Ohio International Trade Division; Peace Corps Volunteer, Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho, Africa. | |
| EDUCATION: Antioch School of Law, Washington, D.C., J.D; The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.S., Education. | |
| Adam R. Dunshee | North America |
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"I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity an obligation; every possession a duty" --John D. Rockefeller Jr. |
| HISTORY: Legal Staff, Sherman & Howard; Legal Intern, Wheeler, Trigg & Kennedy | |
| EDUCATION: University of Denver, Denver, CO, M.A., Global Trade and Finance; Emory University, Atlanta, GA, B.A., Spanish and Latin American Studies | |
| John B. Evascu | North America |
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"Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo" - Resolutely in action, gently in manner. --Author Unknown |
| HISTORY: Graduate Assistant, Department of Business Management, Bowling Green State University; Financial Planner Intern, Lincoln Financial Group | |
| EDUCATION: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, M.B.A.; B.S., Business Administration, Finance Specialization | |
| Monica Georgescu | North America |
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As someone once said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." This curiosity made me join the company to try to find out what's the secret of all the overwhelming energy that defines the people of IRC. Finally, here's the answer: courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. Every day spent here has a kick of sugar and spice. |
| HISTORY: Industrial Engineering Analyst, Voss Industries Inc., Clevelend, OH | |
| EDUCATION: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, M.B.A.; Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, B. S. Economics & Statistics. | |
| Matthew T. Handwork | North America |
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"My motivation for joining IRC was both to become a partner/owner and to share in the challenges and the rewards of partnership. To me, partnership means taking personal responsibility for providing our clients with the highest level of service possible while helping them to meet the needs of their businesses in a constantly evolving environment." |
| HISTORY: Deputy Director, Multilateral Development Bank Operations, U.S. Department of Commerce. | |
| EDUCATION: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, M.A., International Affairs; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.A., International Studies, Political Science. | |
| Marie Hill | North America |
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IRC is a great place to be! (all day everyday) |
| Kristine R. Hofstra | North America |
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"After I decided to change careers from technical theater management to network administration, I joined IRC. I had no idea that taking care of the computer needs of IRC would require me to happily employ many of my stage management skills. I am also delighted to find no lack of drama in this business!" |
| HISTORY: Production Stage Manager, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton OH. | |
| EDUCATION: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio, A.T.S, Web programming & Development; Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, B.A., Technical Theater | |
| Gayle L. Jacobs | North America |
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“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliott IRC was highly recommended to me by a colleague and I am extremely grateful - they are truly one of a kind. It is exciting to be a part of an organization that is rewriting the rules in the industry and taking service excellence to an entirely new level. |
| HISTORY: Global PRC Associates, the Department of Defense, EDS (Electronic Data Systems) | |
| EDUCATION: BA in French and International Relations, The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MBA in International Management, Thunderbird, the School of Global Management | |
| Jeff Jankowiak | North America |
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"My experience has taught me to never say a project cannot be done. There is a solution to every problem. The team that works the hardest and keeps its head up while looking at the light at the end of the tunnel will get any job done." |
| HISTORY: Vice President of Marketing and Administration, Cozzini, Inc.,Chicago, IL; Chief Operating Officer, National Provisioner, Inc.,Chicago. IL | |
| EDUCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, B.S., Food and Human Nutrition | |
| John G. Johnstone | North America |
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Charles Atkinson, Professor of Musicology and my advisor, gave to me generously of his time and attention for five years, merely because he loved his subject, and because I did too. It is this generous spirit I wish for myself, and for my partners. "Utmost is munificence. Less though larger poor." -- Emily Dickinson. |
| HISTORY: Manager, Trade Finance, Ohio International Trade Division. | |
| EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Ph.D., Musicology; San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, M,A., Musicology; Pomona College, Claremont, CA, B.A., Mathematics. | |
| Richard A. Klein | North America |
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"Laugh a little! A sense of humor makes life more fun." |
| HISTORY: Manager, Chicago Regional Office, FCIA Management Co. Inc.; Vice President-Trade Finance, LaSalle National Bank, Chicago, IL; Manager-Trade Finance, GTE Corporation, Stamford CT; Manager-Trade Finance, Allis-Chalmers Corporation, Milwaukee WI. | |
| EDUCATION: Columbia University, New York NY, M.B.A., International Business; Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, B.A., Economics. | |
| Angela S. Lee | Asia |
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"Belief in oneself will make one’s dream come true. Persistence is the key to success." |
| HISTORY: Administration Manager, Summation X Holdings Ltd., HK; Sales Manager, Yin Wah Trading Company, HK; Business Manager, Ever Success Enterprises Ltd, HK. | |
| EDUCATION: University of Lethbridge, AB, Canada, B.A., Economics; B.A., Management. | |
| Paul B. Li | China |
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The difference between average perople and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure. No matter how difficult your problems are, the key to overcoming them doesn't lie in changing your circumstances. It's in changing yourself. That in itself is a process. --- Dr. John Maxwell |
| EDUCATION: Huazhong University of Science & Technology Wuchang Branch, Wuhan, China. B.A. International Economic & Trade | |
| Patricia J. Malone | North America |
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"While I am helping my clients to success, I am helping my company to success. My hope is that my passion for this work and my own life will help my children find their success." |
| HISTORY: Vice President, International Trade Finance, Firstar Bank; Letter of Credit Manager, International Officer, National City Bank, Kentucky; Letter of Credit Supervisor, Bank One, Dayton, N.A. | |
| EDUCATION: Miami Jacobs College, Dayton, Ohio, AA, Business Administration. | |
| Maria Mercedes. Plant | North America |
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Caminante, son tus huellas, el camino, y nada más; caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar, Al andar se hace el camino, y al volver la vista atrás se ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar. Caminante, no hay camino, sino estlas en el mar. |
| HISTORY: Vice President and Manager, International Division, KeyBank, Indianapolis, N.A.; Director, International Trade Division, Indiana Department of Commerce; Vice President-Trade Finance, Bank One, Indianapolis, N.A. | |
| EDUCATION: Universidad de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay; B.S. Chemistry. | |
| Mark A. Regenhardt | North America |
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"Over the last ten years I've worked with IRC. First, from an insurance company perspective as an underwriter; next as a large multi-national client of theirs, and now as a partner and owner. Prospective clients sometimes ask me for references. I consider myself the best reference. I am an independent, results-oriented person, who likes to lead the pack. As a customer, I saw IRC as the leader of the broker pack, that's why I joined them." |
| HISTORY: Worldwide Accessories Controller, Motorola, Inc.; Operations Controller, Motorola, Inc., Sao Paulo, Brazil; Latin America Credit and Trade Finance Manager, Motorola, Inc.; Business Development Officer,Export Import Bank of the United States; Marketing Representative, FCIA Management Company. | |
| EDUCATION: University of Missouri, Colombia, MO, M.B.A., Finance; Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, B.S. Management | |
| Angela Ribeiro | IRC do Brasil |
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"One of the things that has guided my life is to believe in challenging myself to achieve new goals. Although I run the risk to fail, it is better to risk great things and reach triumph than keep myself in the darkness with those who know neither victory nor failure." |
| HISTORY: Lloyds Bank Plc, Gomes de Almeida Fernandes, Coinbra, Promon Eletronica and ClearTech. Administrative and Coordinator. | |
| EDUCATION: Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas - FMU, in law. Specialization in Business law. | |
| Juan Manuel. Rojas | Mexico |
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"I was a client of IRC before joining the company. From the beginning of our association, I could see the enthusiasm, the empathy and the aggressiveness that is characterisctic of all the members of the team. These are the same characteristics that I offer my clients. I also bring a deep understanding of the needs that a company has in its administration of its portfolio in order to meet the ever increasing demands to be more aggressive on sales." |
| HISTORY: International Risk Management, Industrias Monterrey, S.A.; Strategic Executive Information Supervisor, Industrias Monterrey, S.A.; Cost Engineer, Mattel Toys, Inc. | |
| EDUCATION: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Master in Finance 2002; Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Public Accountant 1994 | |
| Waheed O. Salami | North America |
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"We wrap our arms around some of the most ambitious companies in the world and walk with them into the brutal crucible of international trade. We focus the refiner's fire on the confluence of client, lender and underwriter concerns in order to help all reach accord on the real issues thereby distilled. At the end of each day, I can count on feeling euphoria in the aftermath of the exhortation and dueling we do, especially on those days when our advocacy and education efforts make the most beneficial and significant difference for our clients." |
| HISTORY: Colgate Palm-Olive NA, Cambridge, Ohio; United Communications and Consulting, Columbus, Ohio. | |
| EDUCATION: University of Ife, iIe-ife, Nigeria, BSc. Engr.; Cisco Systems Network Academy, Columbus, Ohio. | |
| Lindsey L. Seibert | North America |
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"What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come. " --Oprah Winfrey The passion within this company is incredible and I love being a part of this family and the work that we do. I knew I was in the right place when I came to work every morning with a smile and left feeling as if I was not doing a job but rather changing the world and having fun while I did it. |
| EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. B.S. International Business Administration | |
| Mike Shen | China |
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"Being a member of the IRC family is just the beginning rather than the end of my career pursuit. I have longed for this valuable opportunity for many years. My goal is to work with our partners all over the world to make IRC a success in Asia. What rests with me is pride in being part of the effort." |
| HISTORY: Deputy Chief, Foreign Exchange Section, China Construction Bank, Guangzhou Branch; General Manager , Sky Elite Investment Limited, Hong Kong; Financial Advisor, Jianlibao Beverage Group | |
| EDUCATION: Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China; B.A., Economics/International Insurance, 1988. | |
| Peter John. Shiptenko | North America |
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"I want to be the measure of what my family and peers consider a good man. I want them to rely on me." |
| HISTORY: Membership Marketing Representative, Comp-U-Card, International, Westerville, OH; Staff Writer, Bowling-Moorman Publications, Tipp City, OH. | |
| EDUCATION: Ashland University, Ashland, OH, B.A., Business Management. | |
| Liliana Tamez | Mexico |
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"IRC es un reto tan grande que se ha convertido en mi estilo de vida" "IRC is a big challenge that has changed my way of life" |
| HISTORY: Finance, Sales and Marketing, Human Resouces, Credits all in GMAC | |
| EDUCATION: Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Public Accountant 1997. | |
| Mike T. Treleaven | North America |
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"After meeting my colleagues at IRC, I knew this was the place I wanted to start a career. They show a passion for their business that I have not seen in other companies. Whether it is servicing clients or handling new prospects, every ounce of energy is given by IRC. Helping companies find solutions to their biggest problems is very satisfying and exciting. I believe that constant, tireless effort, and pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way." |
| EDUCATION: John Carroll University; B.A. Communications, minor in East Asian Studies | |
| Samuel Valezi | IRC do Brasil |
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It is a great satisfaction to join this team and having the opportunity to contribute to the building the history of IRC Brazil. "Success is not measured by heights attained but by obstacles overcome". -- unknown writer |
| HISTORY: Credit & Collection Manager, General Electric-Dako; Ralston Purina; Louis Dreyfus Group; São Paulo, Brazil. | |
| EDUCATION: FAAP-Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, economy; FGV-Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Business Finance | |
| Adriano Vilela | IRC do Brasil |
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I see a great opportunity working at IRC and with this team. I can manage my future. "Success has a simple formula: do your best and people may like it" -- Sam Ewing |
| HISTORY: Sales Manager, Testo Brazil; National Sales Supervisor, Technical Support Engineer, Project Designer, 3M Brazil. | |
| EDUCATION: INPG - Business Administration; UNIMEP - Mechanical Production Engineering | |
| Gordon K. Wong | Asia |
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"Know the smallest things and the biggest things, the shallowest things and the deepest things. As if it were a straight road mapped out on the ground ... These things cannot be explained in detail. From one thing, know ten thousand things. When you attain the Way of strategy there will not be one thing you cannot see. You must study hard." --- by Miyamoto Musashi |
| EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, B.A. Business Administration; Exchange Student, Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University, Japan | |
| Cherry X. Xian | China |
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Growth and change are the law of all life. Yesterday's answers are inadequate for today's problems; just as the solutions of today will not fill the needs of tomorrow. ---- Franklin Roosevelt |
| EDUCATION: Southeast University, Nanjing, China. B.A, Medical Insurance | |
| Edward J. Yauch | North America |
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"When people heard that I was moving from New York City to Columbus Ohio, they thought I was crazy. But Confucius said "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." |
| HISTORY: Senior Underwriter, FCIA Management Co., Inc., New York, NY; Credit Analyst, Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, New York, NY. | |
| EDUCATION: CUNY-The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY, B.S., Economics. | |
| Stephen H. Yim | Asia |
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You can either be proactive or reactive when it comes to how you respond to certain things. When you are reactive, you blame other people and circumstances for obstacles or problems. Being proactive means taking responsibility for everything in your life. Initiative and taking action will then follow --- Stephen R. Covey |
| EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. BSSc, Economics | |