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What We Do

How District Export Councils Were Formed

How District Export Councils Were Formed

We counsel local business executives and managers on strategies for increasing sales of their products and service in foreign markets. 


We advise Alaska businesses on issues, laws and regulations involving Alaska exports.


We inform/educate the business community about opportunities associated with the export of products and services through:

  • Sponsoring seminars, workshops and conferences on issues relating to international trade.
  • Volunteer expertise in export marketing and finance to Alaska business.
  • Arranging appearances by key decision makers in government and industry to discuss trade related issues.
  • Developing positions on proposed policies, regulations and other issues related to international trade.
  • Working with the state’s congressional delegation on trade issues.
  • Awarding scholarships to college students pursuing careers in international trade.
  • Publishing and speaking on export related opportunities.
  • Hosting foreign buyers and dignitaries.
  • Providing briefings to Alaskans traveling overseas and information to Alaska firms on foreign buyers and investors.
  • Sponsoring the annual Export Alaska Banquet. Sponsoring export workshops for specific industry sectors.
  • Actively supporting the Alaska Export Assistance Center of the U.S. Commercial Service

How District Export Councils Were Formed

How District Export Councils Were Formed

How District Export Councils Were Formed

In 1960, the President asked the Secretary of Commerce to enlist the efforts of the U.S. business community in enlarging export opportunities for American firms. Responding to this challenge, the National Export Expansion Council was formed.


In response to National Export Expansion Council recommendations and to stimulate greater business participation in the national export expansion effort, the President signed an Executive Order in 1973 that directed the Secretary of Commerce to establish District Export Councils throughout the United States.


Under the authority of the U.S. Department of Commerce, 41 DEC’s were established by the Secretary of Commerce in 1974. Approximately 1,000 business and trade experts were appointed to serve on the newly formed DEC’s. Since then, the number of DEC’s and DEC membership has been expanded to better meet the needs of the growing number of U.S. exporters.


Under the Secretary’s guidelines, the District Export Councils were specifically created to promote exports in their local communities. DEC’s are not advisory committees and are not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). As a volunteer group, DEC’s do not receive government appropriations or compensation. They also do not have access to classified information and therefore, do not have security clearances.

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Who are the District Export Council Members?

Each DEC has approximately 30 members, at least half of whom are exporters. Members also include export trading or management company representatives; bankers; international lawyers and accountants; freight forwarders; and others whose profession supports the U.S. government’s export promotion mission.

Recommendations for appointment are based on the individual’s position in the local business community, knowledge of day-to-day international operations, interest in export development, and willingness and ability to devote time to the council — at his or her own expense.

How are Members Appointed

Notices requesting applications for nomination are placed in the Federal Register and elsewhere to attract new nominees. The local U.S. Commercial Service Director, in consultation with the staff, other DEC members and local partner organizations recommends individuals for membership.

A fair and transparent review and appointment process is conducted within Commerce, and the Secretary makes the final decision on all membership and leadership appointments. Members are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to staggered four-year terms. 

ECA OFFICERS & MEMBERS (2022)

SKIP NELSON - Chairman

President, ADS-B Technologies LLC

LISA KRUSE - Vice Chairman

Director, Sales & Marketing, Phillips Cruises & Tours LLC

NORM CHANCE - Treasurer

President, Sky Airparts International Inc.

KEITH COMSTOCK- Secretary

International Trade Consultant, Advantage Alaska

GREG WOLF

Executive Director, World Trade Center Anchorage (Alaska)

LYNN JOHNSON

Chairman, Dowland-Bach Corporation

GREG GALIK

President, TDX Corporation

MAGGIE MINTON

Procurement & Compliance manager, Alaska Aerospace Corp

BRYCE WRIGLEY

Owner & CEO, Alaska Flour

PETER LEATHARD

President, VECO International

COLIN LAWRENCE

Marketing Coordinator, Northern Alaska Tour Company

LUISA VALLEJO

Manager, Sui Generis Travel LLC

JOE MATHIS

Owner & CEO, Susitna Recreational Camps Inc.

RON SHEARDOWN

President, BSTC Communications, Inc.

RICH WILSON

Alaska Manager, Transgroup

CLARK GILLAM

Founder & Manager, Nebari

KEITH HALL

Owner/President, Crossroads Trade Services LLC

ROSITA JOHNSON

Advance Supply Chain International

JOSH ANDERSON

Albertsons

DEBBIE FRANKLIN

Director - Alaska, U.S. Commercial Services

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