The panel consists of the following speakers:
Thomas Cook, Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, an international business consulting company on supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, trade and disruption management, global business and logistics. He is a member of the NY District Export Council, sits on the board of numerous corporations and is a strategic partner of the Department of Commerce.

Jason Manganaro, Vice President Commercial Technology (Americas), SPARX Logistics. With over 20 years in global logistics, including ocean and air freight forwarding, cargo management, consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing & fulfillment, compliance services and project management, Joe now manages SPARX Logistics’ Commercial Technology division to develop, promote and commercialize supply chain technology solutions throughout North, South and Central America.

Joe Mantello, Director of Transportation & Logistics, Qosina Corporation. Joe has over 30 years’ experience in global trade, is a licensed customhouse broker and has skill sets in both exporting and importing. He has also worked as a freight forwarder assisting companies export their products worldwide. Joe currently chairs the Long Island Trade Association furthering the education and resources of business executives engaged in international trade. Recognized for his exceptional analytic costing skills and corporate-level leadership, Joe blends both the service provider and commercial distributor environments to deliver effective supply chain solutions.