MITA established various committees to help meet organizational goals and to support the overall efforts of the association. Committee involvement allows members to share their respective talents and experiences and adds to the organization’s value. Participation in committees is voluntary and open to all active MITA members.
MITA’s Committees, roles, and activities are listed below To inquire about joining a committee, please contact the respective committee chairs.
Committee Members:
Germaine Krystowiak, Swarming Technology
Alison Jacobs, FTI Consulting
Maria Cartier, Port Milwaukee
The Marketing and Communications Committee is the connector and promoter of MITA and its members and sponsors to one another and to the broader international trade community.
The Committee’s primary activities include:
To share ideas or inquire about joining the committee, contact:
Alison Jacobs: alison.jacobs@fticonsulting.com or Germaine Krystowiak germaine@swarmingtech.com
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The Program Committee focuses on the coordination and organization of programs discussing timely and relevant topics covered by knowledgeable industry leaders. Subjects and event speakers are chosen to provide the trade community with valuable and authentic information, with the goal of one’s continuous improvement in the field of exporting-importing.
The Committee’s primary activities include:
To share ideas or inquire about joining the committee, contact:
Jenny Patzlaff: jenny.patzlaff@uwebc.wisc.edu
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The Membership Committee is responsible for attracting new and retaining existing members to the organization. The Committee informs and engages with members, and communicates the overall value of a MITA membership.
The Committee’s primary activities include:
To share ideas or inquire about joining the committee, contact:
Maureen Muldoon: mkmuldoon07@gmail.com
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The Sponsorship Committee conducts industry outreach to businesses and individuals to solicit sponsorship funds to support the organization and help defray programming costs.
The Committee’s primary activities include:
To share ideas or inquire about joining the committee, contact:
Poonam Arora: parora@arnoldmagnetics.com
Committee Members:
The Outreach Committee explores and cultivates relationships with other business organizations and entities for the purpose of mutual benefit to each other’s programs and activities.
The Committee’s primary activities include:
To share ideas or inquire about joining the committee, contact:
Aleda Bourassa: Aleda.Bourassa@icsbroker.com
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