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“Trade, Taxes & Tribulations”

SCNR – Episode 46

Cathy Morrow Roberson is Founder & Head Analyst of Logistics Trends & Insights LLC. She has over 15 years of experience in the logistics market including ten years with UPS Supply Chain and several years with specialized consulting firms. Besides being quoted in numerous publications, Cathy also has published numerous articles in various business and logistics publications. A big fan of all things supply chain, Cathy has a particular interest in e-commerce, cold chain logistics, air and ocean freight, freight forwarding and industry-specific logistics. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Logistics Trends & Insights LLC aims to cut through the content noise and provide customized logistics research and consulting services utilizing a global network of trusted and experienced analysts. Services include white papers, reports, surveys, case studies and more. Follow Cathy on Twitter for real-time industry news and learn more about Logistics Trends & Insights LLC here: https://logisticstrendsandinsights.com/  

Laura Madajewski is a senior manager at HLB Gross Collins P.C., serving in the firm’s Audit and Advisory department. With over 16 years of public accounting experience, Laura leads the firm’s Manufacturing and Distribution Practice, as well as the Employee Benefit Practice.  She has extensive experience in managing audits and in the preparation of financial statements. Laura is committed to making the assurance process run smoothly for her clients and looks for ways to help clients improve controls, strengthen management, enhance governance roles and oversight and streamline operations. Laura also has extensive expertise serving nonprofit organizations including private schools, religious organizations, trade associations and foundations.  She is a regular presenter and published author on various topics within her areas of specialization. Connect with Laura Madajewski on LinkedIn and learn more about HLB Gross Collins here: https://hlbgrosscollins.com/  

Iliana Malinov is the Director of Tax Services at HLB Gross Collins P.C. In addition to providing clients with tax planning and compliance services, she leads a team of tax specialists and ensures that the firm remains abreast of tax regulations, ever-changing tax laws and compliance matters. In order to provide the caliber of service that her clients expect and are accustomed to receiving, the HLB Gross Collins’ tax department strives to always maintain operational efficiency and high-level competence. Iliana is committed to adhering to this objective and dedicates her attention to the development of the firm’s professionals and tax practice. Iliana serves both international and domestic companies, as well as high net worth individuals. She has extensive expertise in tax compliance & tax planning and works with many foreign clients with domestic operations in order to resolve any U.S. income tax issues. Likewise, Iliana assists her U.S.-based clients with foreign-owned subsidiaries in navigating the intricacies of international operations. Connect with Iliana Malinov on LinkedIn and learn more about HLB Gross Collins here: https://hlbgrosscollins.com/  

Elba Pareja-Gallagher is a finance and strategy professional with 20 years of experience at UPS. She’s held roles in Finance, Investor Relations, Marketing and Strategy. She lived as an expat in Asia for three years. After working on a cross-functional team developing long term strategies for Global e-commerce, she recently transitioned to a new role as part of UPS’s Business Intelligence and Analysis team reporting on US Domestic Product Performance. Elba is also the founder of the social impact organization ShowMe50.org. The non-profit’s vision is to achieve 50% women in senior leadership positions through a grassroots movement. ShowMe50 programs teach leadership skills, career management strategies and influencing techniques. Elba holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional. She serves of the board of the HOPE (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education) and is the Chair of the UPS Hispanic Business Resource Group, Crecer. Crecer was recognized in 2017 as the #1 Hispanic Employee Resource Group by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Latina Style Magazine. Connect with Elba Pareja-Gallagher on LinkedIn and learn more about ShowMe50 here: https://www.showme50.org/  

Scott W. Luton is the founder of Supply Chain Now Radio and also serves as Managing Partner for TalentStream. He has worked extensively in the end-to-end Supply Chain industry for more than 15 years, appearing in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Dice and Quality Progress Magazine. Scott currently serves as Executive Vice President of APICS Atlanta, was recently named a 2019 Pro to Know in Supply Chain by Supply & Demand Executive. He served on the 2018 Georgia Logistics Summit Executive Committee and currently serves as Chair of the 2019 Atlanta Supply Chain Awards Planning Committee. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and holds the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential. As a Veteran of the United States Air Force, Scott also volunteers on the Business Pillar for VETLANTA, and maintains active membership in the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance & CSCMP Atlanta Roundtable. Connect with Scott Luton on LinkedIn and follow him on Twitter at @ScottWLuton. He can also be reached by email. Learn more about TalentStream, a leading recruiting & staffing firm that helps companies find top talent in the Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain space, by visiting their website here: www.talentstreamstaffing.com