“One-part global trade evangelist, one-part creative problem solver, two-parts team motivator, and one-part political negotiator. I love what we do because defense exports are the best team sport!” – Steven Casazza, President Steven A. Casazza is a strategic leader and expert in global defense trade, serving as the President of Defense Trade Solutions (DTS). With… Read More
“One-part statutory interpretation, one-part regulatory translator, two-parts process and procedure advocate, and one-part educator. I love what we do because reducing regulatory red tape while maintaining ITAR compliance fosters a safer and secure world with unlimited growth and opportunity.” – Breeanna Brock, General Counsel Breeanna is General Counsel and oversees the Administration Division of DTS. … Read More
“One part licensing, one part compliance, one part international partnering. Developing strategies for effective and on-time export licensing and compliance solutions is what makes a compliance program successful, and this success provides a competitive advantage.” – Logan Schaub, Solutions Manager Logan is a DTS Solutions Manager for the Direct & Embedded Support team and an… Read More
“Aged ITAR and EAR compliance with a pinch of classification and a dash of client appreciation.” – Shawna Klohs, Solutions Manager Shawna is a DTS’ Solutions Manager of the Managed Services team and an export authorization subject matter expert. She specializes in facilitating various export authorization strategies, approvals, and associated lifecycle management requirements for business… Read More
“One part Trade Compliance nerd, one part Commerce Dept guru, with a heaping spoonful of licensing. I love protecting American technology!” – Veronica Contrada, Principal Specialist Veronica is a subject matter expert in trade compliance, specializing in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) controlled licensing. With a deep understanding… Read More
“Two-parts license drafter, one-part exemption validator, dashes of approval facilitation and post-approval compliance. I love what we do because helping defense industry clients achieve their objectives turned out to be even cooler than I thought!” – Steven Caracciolo, Senior Specialist Steven is an export authorization subject matter expert. He specializes in facilitating export authorization approvals… Read More
“One part licensing strategy, one part strategic thinker, and one part writer rimmed with customer service and a twist of social butterfly. I love helping our clients realize that trade compliance knowledge can actually foster international sales, not hinder them!” – Gabby Sousa, Senior Specialist Gabby is an export authorization subject matter expert. She specializes… Read More
“One part ITAR compliance, one part EAR, a hint of licensing infused with strategizing & critical thinking. I am passionate about Global Trade Compliance and educating others on the importance of what we do. The challenges International Trade brings on a daily basis are what makes our job exciting!” – Robert Flores, Senior Specialist Robert… Read More
“Three-parts financial savvy, one and a half parts budget management, with two dashes of employee support. I love what we do because we’re making a real difference in the safety and security of the country and the world!” – Anna Story, Accounting & HR Specialist Anna is an accounting and HR specialist. She manages the… Read More