IFFCBANO
In existence since 1913, IFFCBANO is a professional association comprised of licensed international freight forwarders, licensed customs brokers and transportation service providers located in the Southeastern United States with expertise in providing international transportation services nationwide.
Working closely with all U.S. government agencies involved in international shipping the Association works to ensure the rights and interests of importers, exporters and members are protected. As an affiliate of the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (NCBFAA), our members work in conjunction with our national leaders in Washington to ensure the impact of new trade legislation on the trade community is positive.
Actively promoting the advantages of shipping through the New Orleans area since 1988, IFFCBANO works in conjunction and coordination with regional trade associations and industry partners to develop new economic opportunities for the community and its membership.
Working together to expand educational opportunities and trade development efforts, IFFCBANO and our member firms are poised to capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the Gulf region. IFFCBANO has also taken an active role in addressing noncompetitive shipping rates into the Gulf of Mexico. While some rate disparities still exist, much progress has been achieved.
Our mission is to serve the Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding and Trade Community as a platform for the exchange of dialogue and information in support of the timely movement of goods while promoting the professional knowledge and growth of our members.
Leadership
Kristi App
J.W. Allen & Co., Inc.
PRESIDENT
Chris Melan
Geo. Wm. Rueff, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENT
Kevin Wild
Page & Jones, Inc.
SECRETARY / TREASURER
Janet Colley-Morse
Dupuy Storage & Forwardiing
PAST PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
Amanda Coates
Port of New Orleans
DIRECTOR
Kevin Bardales
BMI Shipping
DIRECTOR
Keith Guidroz, Jr.
Gilscot-Guidroz International, Inc.
DIRECTOR
Jack Jones
Ecolab Specialty Pest Services, Ecolab, Inc.
DIRECTOR
Luke LaHaye
Adams & Reese
DIRECTOR
Caroline Milek
MilekCo International Co., Inc.
DIRECTOR
Linda Sansovich
TCI
DIRECTOR
Sheila Skipper
Roanoke Trade
DIRECTOR
Amber Menendez
IFFCBANO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IFFCBANO
Committees
Customs Committee
Chris Melan – Chair
Geo. Wm. Rueff
(504) 464-0181
sandy@jwallen.com
Logistically Speaking Newsletter
John Hyatt – Chair
Retired
(504) 723-3141
hyattjohn090@gmail.com
Transportation Committee
Kristi App – Chair
J.W. Allen & Company, Inc.
(504) 464-0181, Ext. 129
kristi@jwallen.com
Government Affairs Committee
John Hyatt – Chair
Retired
(504) 723-3141
hyattjohn090@gmail.com
Scholarship, Education & Website Chair
Dan Summitt – Chair
Delgado Community College
dsummi@dcc.edu
Directory Committee
Chris Melan – Chair
J.W. Allen & Company, Inc.
(504) 464-0181
sandy@jwallen.com
Past President’s Council
Keith Guidroz, Jr.
Gilscot Guidroz International, Inc.
(504)731-1997 Ext 301
keithjr@gilscot.com
Antitrust Policy and Statement
It is the unqualified policy of IFFCBANO and all of its operating committees to conduct their operations in strict compliance with the antitrust laws of the U.S., and that no discussions shall be held that may infer or lead to violations.
