IRC GROUP .:. International Risk Consultants


Afroze F. Ali	North America
	There's something about working with passionate people. They are not only passionate about the work that we do, but also about life in general. I have found a company full of role models who I hope always inspire the work that I do and the life that I live.
EDUCATION: Education: Loyola University Chicago, B.A. Political Science, International Studies, Specialization in Asian World Studies

Brandon H. Baker	North America
	Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. -Sir Winston Churchill
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; B.A. History.

Daniel J. Bakle	North America
	"Working at IRC offers me the opportunity to control my own destiny. There are no glass ceilings, no reporting channels, and no corporate politics. The only person responsible for my success or failure is me. Freedom is an extremely satisfying burden to carry."
HISTORY: Secondment, JLT Risk Solutions, London, England.
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.S. Civil Engineering.

Tony Braddock	North America
	While a 15 yr-old, I angrily asked my dad why I had to hoe the garden (2.5 acres) while my friends were out having fun and why he insisted that I play football as a freshman in high school. His response was that "I needed to understand from where my food came and that as a freshman I would be the smallest, most inexperienced, most vunerable." The moral is that if one doesn't work, one doesn't eat and that no matter what one's station in life there is always someone bigger, stronger, and smarter. Know how to take a hit and to lose and get back up and keep going. My grandfather told me that "one has the right to do whatever one wishes provided that no direct harm is done to another person or another's property." Between the thought and the action is choice.
EDUCATION: The University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis MN; M.B.A, International Business; The Ohio State University, Columbus OH; B.A. Spanish.

William E. Carl	North America
	"The customer is always right... right up until his claim is denied. To apply our trade we must doubt what we hear and doubt what we see. If it looks like a duck and sounds like a duck it might be a short ventriloquist. The world is different than most people perceive it to be. I love working with our existing clients, helping them learn how the underwriting world looks at things."
HISTORY: Credit Administrator, Borden, Inc., Columbus, OH; Owner, The Town Tap Tavern and Restaurant, Napoleon, OH; Accountant, Campbell Soup Co., Napoleon, OH.
EDUCATION: Defiance College, Defiance, OH; B.S., Finance.

Miguel A. Carranza	North America
	"Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and enthusiastically act upon, must inevitably come to pass" -- Paul J. Meyer
HISTORY: Business Improvement Specialist, Motorola, Plantation, FL.
EDUCATION: West Texas A&M University; M.B.A., International Business; West Texas A&M University, B.B.A., Management.

Jordan Z. Deng	Asia
	"After several years I have come to realize that credit insurance brokerage is a very difficult career. Only those most able and willing can make it."
HISTORY: Vice President, U.S.-China related investment, Kinson American Corporation; Director/Partner, Asia Pacific Securities, Inc.; Associate Director, Offshore Capital Limited
EDUCATION: Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Bachelor of Law; George Washington University, Washington D.C., M.A., International Development; Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, Doctoral Degree, Administration and policy studies

Robert K. Downey	North America
	"I would write poetry for a living, if I had the pen, the nerve and the soul for it. But poeming is a rough way to go. In my best year as a penny-poet, I made $40. Even though that was 1978 dollars, I sometimes make more than that in a week as a broker. I know my place now."
HISTORY: Manager, Reverse-Investment, Ohio International Trade Division; Peace Corps Volunteer, Mohale's Hoek, Lesotho, Africa; bartender, concrete worker, hitch-hiker, kisser-twice-of-the-Blarney-Stone; player-to-be-named later.
EDUCATION: Antioch School of Law, Washington, D.C., J.D; The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.S., Education.

John B. Evascu	North America
	"Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo" - Resolutely in action, gently in manner. --Author Unknown
HISTORY: Graduate Assistant, Department of Business Management, Bowling Green State University; Financial Planner Intern, Lincoln Financial Group
EDUCATION: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, M.B.A.; B.S., Business Administration, Finance Specialization

Monica Georgescu	North America
	As someone once said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." This curiosity made me join the company to try to find out what's the secret of all the overwhelming energy that defines the people of IRC. Finally, here's the answer: courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. Every day spent here has a kick of sugar and spice.
HISTORY: Industrial Engineering Analyst, Voss Industries Inc., Clevelend, OH
EDUCATION: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, M.B.A.; Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, B. S. Economics & Statistics.

Matthew T. Handwork	North America
	"My motivation for joining IRC was both to become a partner/owner and to share in the challenges and the rewards of partnership. To me, partnership means taking personal responsibility for providing our clients with the highest level of service possible while helping them to meet the needs of their businesses in a constantly evolving environment."
HISTORY: Deputy Director, Multilateral Development Bank Operations, U.S. Department of Commerce.
EDUCATION: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C, M.A., International Affairs; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.A., International Studies, Political Science.

Marie Hill	North America
	IRC is a great place to be! (all day everyday)

Kristine R. Hofstra	North America
	"After I decided to change careers from technical theater management to network administration, I joined IRC. I had no idea that taking care of the computer needs of IRC would require me to happily employ many of my stage management skills. I am also delighted to find no lack of drama in this business!"
HISTORY: Production Stage Manager, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton OH.
EDUCATION: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio, A.T.S, Web programming & Development; Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio, B.A., Technical Theater

Gayle L. Jacobs	North America
	“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” - Jim Elliott IRC was highly recommended to me by a colleague and I am extremely grateful - they are truly one of a kind. It is exciting to be a part of an organization that is rewriting the rules in the industry and taking service excellence to an entirely new level.
HISTORY: Global PRC Associates, the Department of Defense, EDS (Electronic Data Systems)
EDUCATION: BA in French and International Relations, The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MBA in International Management, Thunderbird, the School of Global Management

Jeff Jankowiak	North America
	"My experience has taught me to never say a project cannot be done. There is a solution to every problem. The team that works the hardest and keeps its head up while looking at the light at the end of the tunnel will get any job done."
HISTORY: Vice President of Marketing and Administration, Cozzini, Inc.,Chicago, IL; Chief Operating Officer, National Provisioner, Inc.,Chicago. IL
EDUCATION: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, B.S., Food and Human Nutrition

John G. Johnstone	North America
	Charles Atkinson, Professor of Musicology and my advisor, gave to me generously of his time and attention for five years, merely because he loved his subject, and because I did too. It is this generous spirit I wish for myself, and for my partners. "Utmost is munificence. Less though larger poor." -- Emily Dickinson.
HISTORY: Manager, Trade Finance, Ohio International Trade Division.
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Ph.D., Musicology; San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, M,A., Musicology; Pomona College, Claremont, CA, B.A., Mathematics.

Richard A. Klein	North America
	"Laugh a little! A sense of humor makes life more fun."
HISTORY: Manager, Chicago Regional Office, FCIA Management Co. Inc.; Vice President-Trade Finance, LaSalle National Bank, Chicago, IL; Manager-Trade Finance, GTE Corporation, Stamford CT; Manager-Trade Finance, Allis-Chalmers Corporation, Milwaukee WI.
EDUCATION: Columbia University, New York NY, M.B.A., International Business; Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, B.A., Economics.

Albert Lam	Asia
	"Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy." Saadi
HISTORY: Director Trade Finance GE Commercial Finance (HK) Ltd, Senior Relationship Manager SMELoan HK Ltd, Private Vehicle Team Head Citicorp Commercial Finance (HK) Ltd
EDUCATION: University of Lethbridge, AB, Canada, B.A., Management.

Angela S. Lee	Asia
	"Belief in oneself will make one’s dream come true. Persistence is the key to success."
HISTORY: Administration Manager, Summation X Holdings Ltd., HK; Sales Manager, Yin Wah Trading Company, HK; Business Manager, Ever Success Enterprises Ltd, HK.
EDUCATION: University of Lethbridge, AB, Canada, B.A., Economics; B.A., Management.

Zoe S. Li	Asia
	"You don't get satisfaction from materials. You get it by offering others what you have to give. Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating something that gives you meaning and purpose." ---- Mitch Albom, Tuesday with Morrie
EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, B.A. English

Katherine L. Martz	North America
	" Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."- Lou Holtz
HISTORY: IRC but left to start own business: Three Sisters Treasures Columbus, Ohio
EDUCATION: Kent State University, Kent, OH; BGS Psychology and Economics, The Ohio State University Columbus, OH; MLHR Master of Human Resources

Patricia J. McCarthy	North America
	"Forti et Fideli Nihil Difficile; To the Brave and Faithful, Nothing is Difficult" (McCarthy Family Motto) Family, Friends and Fruits of the Spirit....these are my favorite things: I have the joy of being surrounded by all of these things in my role at IRC.
HISTORY: Vice President, International Trade Finance, Firstar Bank; Letter of Credit Manager, International Officer, National City Bank, Kentucky; Letter of Credit Supervisor, Bank One, Dayton, N.A.
EDUCATION: Miami Jacobs College, Dayton, Ohio, AA, Business Administration.

Maria Mercedes. Plant	North America
	Caminante, son tus huellas, el camino, y nada más; caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar, Al andar se hace el camino, y al volver la vista atrás se ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar. Caminante, no hay camino, sino estlas en el mar. English Translation: http://www.irc-group.com/poetry/poem.cfm?id=6
HISTORY: Vice President and Manager, International Division, KeyBank, Indianapolis, N.A.; Director, International Trade Division, Indiana Department of Commerce; Vice President-Trade Finance, Bank One, Indianapolis, N.A.
EDUCATION: Universidad de la Republica Oriental del Uruguay; B.S. Chemistry.

Mark A. Regenhardt	North America
	"Over the last ten years I've worked with IRC. First, from an insurance company perspective as an underwriter; next as a large multi-national client of theirs, and now as a partner and owner. Prospective clients sometimes ask me for references. I consider myself the best reference. I am an independent, results-oriented person, who likes to lead the pack. As a customer, I saw IRC as the leader of the broker pack, that's why I joined them."
HISTORY: Worldwide Accessories Controller, Motorola, Inc.; Operations Controller, Motorola, Inc., Sao Paulo, Brazil; Latin America Credit and Trade Finance Manager, Motorola, Inc.; Business Development Officer,Export Import Bank of the United States; Marketing Representative, FCIA Management Company.
EDUCATION: University of Missouri, Colombia, MO, M.B.A., Finance; Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, B.S. Management

Angela Ribeiro	IRC do Brasil
	"One of the things that has guided my life is to believe in challenging myself to achieve new goals. Although I run the risk to fail, it is better to risk great things and reach triumph than keep myself in the darkness with those who know neither victory nor failure."
HISTORY: Lloyds Bank Plc, Gomes de Almeida Fernandes, Coinbra, Promon Eletronica and ClearTech. Administrative and Coordinator.
EDUCATION: Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas - FMU, in law. Specialization in Business law.

Waheed O. Salami	North America
	"We wrap our arms around some of the most ambitious companies in the world and walk with them into the brutal crucible of international trade. We focus the refiner's fire on the confluence of client, lender and underwriter concerns in order to help all reach accord on the real issues thereby distilled. At the end of each day, I can count on feeling euphoria in the aftermath of the exhortation and dueling we do, especially on those days when our advocacy and education efforts make the most beneficial and significant difference for our clients."
HISTORY: Colgate Palm-Olive NA, Cambridge, Ohio; United Communications and Consulting, Columbus, Ohio.
EDUCATION: University of Ife, iIe-ife, Nigeria, BSc. Engr.; Cisco Systems Network Academy, Columbus, Ohio.

Lindsey L. Seibert	North America
	"What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come. " --Oprah Winfrey The passion within this company is incredible and I love being a part of this family and the work that we do. I knew I was in the right place when I came to work every morning with a smile and left feeling as if I was not doing a job but rather changing the world and having fun while I did it.
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. B.S. International Business Administration

Valerie M. Serrani	North America
	"Things may come to those who wait, but only things left by those who hustle" -Abraham Lincoln
HISTORY: Marketing and claims Intern for Coface North America, Account Manager for Coface Collections
EDUCATION: Ohio University, Athens, OH, B.A., Business Marketing, Dance Performance Minor, The Ohio University Sales Centre, Athens, OH, Certificate.

Peter John. Shiptenko	North America
	"What a wonderful group of people, these partners of mine. It's inspiring to be bound to leaders who are betting on themselves in life."
HISTORY: Membership Marketing Representative, Comp-U-Card, International, Westerville, OH; Staff Writer, Bowling-Moorman Publications, Tipp City, OH.
EDUCATION: Ashland University, Ashland, OH, B.A., Business Management.

Mike T. Treleaven	North America
	"After meeting my colleagues at IRC, I knew this was the place I wanted to start a career. They show a passion for their business that I have not seen in other companies. Whether it is servicing clients or handling new prospects, every ounce of energy is given by IRC. Helping companies find solutions to their biggest problems is very satisfying and exciting. I believe that constant, tireless effort, and pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way."
EDUCATION: John Carroll University; B.A. Communications, minor in East Asian Studies

Samuel Valezi	IRC do Brasil
	It is a great satisfaction to join this team and having the opportunity to contribute to the building the history of IRC Brazil. "Success is not measured by heights attained but by obstacles overcome". -- unknown writer
HISTORY: Credit & Collection Manager, General Electric-Dako; Ralston Purina; Louis Dreyfus Group; São Paulo, Brazil.
EDUCATION: FAAP-Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, economy; FGV-Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Business Finance

Adriano Vilela	IRC do Brasil
	I see a great opportunity working at IRC and with this team. I can manage my future. "Success has a simple formula: do your best and people may like it" -- Sam Ewing
HISTORY: Sales Manager, Testo Brazil; National Sales Supervisor, Technical Support Engineer, Project Designer, 3M Brazil.
EDUCATION: INPG - Business Administration; UNIMEP - Mechanical Production Engineering

Olev L. Viro	North America
	I am thrilled to be here at IRC. I love the stimulating challenges we face here, the teamwork, working with our clients and that there is a new discovery every day. It is hard to pick a favorite quote but I like this from comedian Steven Wright. "Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time."
HISTORY: 25 years as violinist, conductor, teacher. Full time violinist with Columbus Symphony for 24 years, various college adjunct positions, director of community and college ensembles, chamber music recitalist, private studio.
EDUCATION: BA Music, Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton, MM Violin, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA

Scarlet Y. Wong	Asia
	"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." - Winston Churchill
EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, B.A. Business Administration

Gordon K. Wong	Asia
	"Know the smallest things and the biggest things, the shallowest things and the deepest things. As if it were a straight road mapped out on the ground ... These things cannot be explained in detail. From one thing, know ten thousand things. When you attain the Way of strategy there will not be one thing you cannot see. You must study hard." --- by Miyamoto Musashi
EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, B.A. Business Administration; Exchange Student, Ritsumeikan Asia-Pacific University, Japan

Edward J. Yauch	North America
	"When people heard that I was moving from New York City to Columbus Ohio, they thought I was crazy. But Confucius said "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
HISTORY: Senior Underwriter, FCIA Management Co., Inc., New York, NY; Credit Analyst, Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, New York, NY.
EDUCATION: CUNY-The College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY, B.S., Economics.

Stephen H. Yim	Asia
	You can either be proactive or reactive when it comes to how you respond to certain things. When you are reactive, you blame other people and circumstances for obstacles or problems. Being proactive means taking responsibility for everything in your life. Initiative and taking action will then follow --- Stephen R. Covey
EDUCATION: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. BSSc, Economics