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International Marketing Program Contacts

 
Washington State Department of Agriculture  
International Marketing Program
1111 Washington Street SE
P.O. Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
Fax:  (360) 902-2092		 International Marketing staff and representatives group photo

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Ms. Rianne Ham, Program Manager

Olympia, WA  |  Tel: (360) 902-1841  |  Email: Rianne.Ham@agr.wa.gov
 

Washington-Based Trade Specialists

Export Development

Identify and provide resources to Washington food and agriculture companies to help them become export ready.

Ms. Julie Johnson 

Olympia, WA  |  Tel: (360) 790-1060  |  Email: jjohnson@agr.wa.gov
Responsibilities: Export Development and Outreach


Export Assistance

Match buyers and sellers, conduct trade activities, and provide information and assistance to facilitate trade. Staff are based regionally across the state and are the first line of contact for food and agriculture companies within their region.  

Ms. Elisa Daun 

Seattle, WA  |  Tel: (206) 471-8688  |  Email: edaun@agr.wa.gov
Regional Responsibility: Western Washington
Markets: Canada, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Industry Liaison: Dairy Products, Distilled Spirits, Nursery Products, Seafood

Mr. Zachary Garza 

Othello, WA  |  Tel: (509) 731-0197  |  Email: zgarza@agr.wa.gov
Regional Responsibility: Central Washington
Markets: Europe, Japan, Mexico, Central America, South America
Industry Liaison: Hops, Onions, Potatoes, Pulse Crops, Seed Crops, Tree Fruit, Cider

Ms. Rebecca Weber 

Kennewick, WA  |  Tel: (509) 727-8302  |  Email: rweber@agr.wa.gov
Regional Responsibility: Eastern Washington
Markets: SE Asia, Australia, South Korea, Middle East, India
Industry Liaison: Berries, Grain, Hay, Livestock/Beef/Poultry, Pulse and Seed Crops, 
Other Row Crops

In-Market Representatives

South Korea

Mr. Danny Kim
Greenier International

Seoul, South Korea 
Tel: +82-10-7274-9801  
Email: dannykim927@gmail.com
 

Vietnam

Mr. Francis Lee
United Base Company Ltd.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel: +8428 5413-6550  
Email: francis.lee@unitedbaseco.com.vn

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand & the Philippines

Mr. Sarath Menon and Ms. May Abrera
Orissa International

Tel: +65 6225 8667
Email: skmenon@orissa-international.com; 
may@orissa-international.com

Japan

Ms. Keiko Sasaki
AVIAREPS Japan

Tokyo, Japan 
Tel: +81 (3) 3225-0008   
Email: ksasaki@aviareps.com
 

Mexico & Central America

Mr. Marco Albarran
Imalinx

Mexico City, Mexico
Tel: +55 (777) 328-28-94  
Email: marco.albarran@imalinx.com
WSDA In-Market Representatives provide the following free services to Washington food and agriculture companies and organizations:
  • Market intelligence including local demand and market trends; key importers, distributors and distribution channels; consumer profiles; international competitors in the market place; assistance with pricing strategy, packaging, shipping, labeling and product positioning; and other information to help Washington companies and organizations penetrate and succeed in the market.
  • Introductions to qualified importers and buyers.
  • In-country meeting coordination and assistance when you visit the market.
  • Information on import requirements, tariffs and duties, customs regulations, quarantine and inspection procedures, and assistance in resolving market access or other issues affecting your export transaction. 

Project-Based In-Market Representatives

South America

River Global
Sao Paulo, Brazil


 

The Middle East

GMA Marketing Management
Dubai, UAE

WSDA Project-based In-Market Representatives provide services for projects.
  • Assist with projects organized by WSDA International Marketing Program during a specific project period.
  • Also available to assist with projects for Washington organizations. Please contact WSDA staff for more information.