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BOARD OF ADVISORS

 

  Dr. Maria Crummett - University South Florida

  Dr. Barbara Weiss - University of Tampa

  Dr. Corinne Young, St. Leo University

  Ms. Norma Henning, Honorary Consul of Germany

  Dr. H.J. Yang - Chinese Chamber of Commerce

  Mr. Harry Walia, International Real Estate Development

  Ms. Marsha Doane - Hillsborough International Realtor

  Ms. Maddy Krasne, Engles & Volkers International Real Estate

  Mr. Jean Charles Faust, French American Business Council

  Ms. Charlotte Starfire, International Finance Sun Trust Bank

  Mr. Stephen Haynes, Raytheon Company

  Mr. Arne Skjaerpe, Brig General Norway, (Ret)

 


TAMPA TRADE & WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

Stephen Albee, President

tbworldaffairs@gmail.com

sa.tampatrade@gmail.com

Tel: 813.871.0256

Fax: 813.283.4930

 

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 

Steve is founder of the Tampa Trade & World Affairs Council.  It is a non-profit organization with objectives to involve and connect individuals with global trade opportunities and to inform community leaders and business executives that are interested in staying informed and  learning more about important global issues, such as world economic, political and social issues, global warming, energy and to develop potential business and personal relationships that lead to multinational trade opportunities with local companies in Tampa Bay.

 

He has more than 30 years experience in trade and economic development

including development and  execution of local, regional, and global marketing

programs.   He has developed business and personal contacts in his 30 plus years of global travel, which he uses to match potential foreign investors with Florida opportunities.

 

Steve is a Florida native and a graduate of the University of Florida with a BS Degree in Journalism and Marketing. He is conversant in French and Spanish.

 

 

Ms. Carla Rayman -  International Real Estate

Ms. Irina Bronstein, Center for International Exchange

Judge Susan Sexton - International Visitors Forum

Ms. Sharon Avison, Princeton Global Consulting Group

Ms. Gundula Coleman -  International Realtor

Ms. Veronica Donnelly - Donnelly Law Firm

Ms. Kimi Springsteen, Hillsborough County Asian Liaison

Mr. George Martinez, Global Rep Consultants

Mr. Jim Pyburn, Port of Tampa

Ms. Elaine Bispo Smalling, St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership

Ms. Penelope Salmon, Consultant, St Petersburg Nanomyte

Mr. Stephen Albee, Council of World Affairs & International Trade

 


  • Served as Director of Economic Development and International Marketing for the Florida Department of Commerce State of Florida in the 80’s.

  • Managed the promotion and economic development of the State of Florida worldwide. He was responsible for opening the State of Florida’s first European office in Stuttgart, Germany. 

  • Lived in both France and Germany and has traveled extensively throughout   Europe, Canada and Latin America.

  • Understands and appreciates the cultural diversity of different parts of the         Americas and Europe.

  • Conversant in French and Spanish.

  • Served as Senior Vice President of Forward Atlanta, responsible for national and international economic expansion and marketing of the metro-Atlanta region.

  • Started Florida's first international news paper...International Business       Chronicle.

  • Served as Vice President World Marketing for the Miami-Dade County Beacon Council.         .

  • Education:  University of  Florida - BS in Journalism and Marketing.

  • Native of Florida.