Episode 16: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ryan Quarles, President and CEO of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). Ryan shares some interesting insights about the impact KCTCS is having in its efforts to support Kentucky businesses and our workforce.

Ryan observes that while Kentucky is a landlocked state, we are defined by our success in international markets. While Kentucky needs international trade, more importantly, the world needs Kentucky products.

To Contact Ryan Quarles:

Office Phone: (859) 256-3132

Meeting Requests: Melissa.eaton@kctcs.edu

Website: https://kctcs.edu/

Upcoming WTCKY EVENTS:

· 09/17/24 – Global Executive Forum – Empowering Women Leadership in Global Trade

· 10/12/24 – Global Trade Mission 2004 – Dubai, UAE

· 11/12/24 – International Trade Certification Program (3 days)

The next episode of our podcast will launch on 10/14/24. Thank you for listening. Be sure to follow This Global Trade Adventure on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.WTCKY.com/podcast.

We hope you enjoyed this episode. Our schedule is to publish a new episode on the 2nd Monday of each month.

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Episode 15: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews a team of representatives from UPS who are deeply involved in UPS Global Supply Chain Solutions. Kentucky is fortunate to have a significant UPS presence and the logistical expertise and capabilities they offer are truly a competitive advantage for Kentucky businesses.

Meet the UPS Team in the Studio

John Rushing is a WTCKY Board Member. He’s the Managing Director of UPS Sales in the Central Zone. He’s been with the company for 36 years. Tim Wing is the Managing Director of Global Customs Brokerage Growth for UPS Supply Chain Solutions. He’s a licensed US Customs Broker and holds Customs designations in Canada, as well. Ryan Zehring is an International Sales Manager for UPS. He has a 24-year career in sales. The last 5 of which have been with UPS.

Omar begins by commenting on the value of having the UPS Worldport in Louisville. In 2023, Kentucky exported $40 billion. Much of the exports and imports relied on UPS and its Worldport operations.

To Contact Ryan Zehring:

Email: rdzehring@ups.com

Website: https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/Home.page

Upcoming WTCKY EVENTS:

· 08/22/24 – Trade Chat: EU Calling! (Video Discussion)

· 10/12/24 – Global Trade Mission 2024 – Dubai, UAE

The next episode of our podcast will launch on 09/09/24. Thank you for listening. Be sure to follow This Global Trade Adventure on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.WTCKY.com/podcast.

We hope you enjoyed this episode. Our schedule is to publish a new episode on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please consider sharing this with your colleagues. Until next time, thank you for listening and welcome to This Global Trade Adventure.

Episode 14: Today, Dr. Omar Ayyash, President and CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Mona Musa, Director of US Commercial Service in Louisville, Kentucky. She’s also an active member of the Board of Directors for the WTCKY. They’ll discuss opportunities available for small and medium-size businesses to collaborate with the US Commercial Service to enter and grow in the global trade environment.

Meet Mona Musa

As the Director of the US Commercial Service in Louisville, she and a team of 3 other trade specialists have responsibility for all of Kentucky. Their primary objective is to help small and medium -size businesses to export. Her team works in conjunction with the US embassies and consulates around the world. Mona’s been working in this area for the past 20 years. Prior to assuming the role of Office Director, she was a Senior Trade Specialist.

Omar comments on how the World Trade Center Kentucky works well with other organizations to benefit Kentucky companies. The International Trade Certification program from the WTCKY involves presenters from a variety of roles who teach participants about various facets of international trade. The Global Executive Forum is another event designed to share perspectives and experience related to global business.

To Contact Mona Musa:

Email: Mona.Musa@Trade.Gov

Website: https://www.trade.gov/louisville-contact-us

Upcoming WTCKY EVENTS:

· 08/22/24 – Trade Chat: EU Calling! (Video Discussion)

· 10/12/24 – Global Trade Mission 2004 – Dubai, UAE

The next episode of our podcast will launch on 08/12/24. Thank you for listening. Be sure to follow This Global Trade Adventure on your favorite podcast platform, or at www.WTCKY.com/podcast.

We hope you enjoyed this episode. Our schedule is to publish a new episode on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Please consider sharing this with your colleagues. Until next time, thank you for listening and welcome to This Global Trade Adventure.