Board of Directors
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USA-ITA’s Board of Directors includes sourcing and compliance executives from the leading American retailers, brands, and importers of textiles and apparel.
Board Officers:
Maureen Gray, Chairman
Vice President of International Trade, Ralph Lauren Corporation
Maureen Gray joined Ralph Lauren Corporation in July 1997 and is currently the Vice President of International Trade. Ms. Gray champions Ralph Lauren’s regulatory Customs, Federal Trade Commission, and Fish and Wildlife Service compliance for all Ralph Lauren divisions – working closely with the Finance, Legal, Production/QA, and Distribution departments to ensure seamless and compliant international transactions. These responsibilities have grown over the last several years to include Europe, Canada, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Ms. Gray received her Customs Broker License in 1989. Prior to joining Ralph Lauren Corporation, Ms. Gray was the Director of Customs Laws and Regulations at Barthco Trade Consultants in Philadelphia, PA where she advised clients on their regulatory import obligations and performed in-house audits of clients Customs procedures and records.
Ms. Gray served as Customs Liaison for the Philadelphia port community from 1993-1995. In 1995, Ms. Gray was elected President of the Philadelphia Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association and served in that capacity until joining the Ralph Lauren Corporation.
Ms. Gray has been affiliated with USA-ITA since 1998. In addition, she serves on the Government Relations Committee for the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and as a charter member of the European Branded Clothing Alliance (EBCA). She has served on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Cotton Board since she was appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in 2002.
John Clark, Vice Chairman
Vice President, Michar LLC
John Clark is the Vice President of Michar, LLC, which specializes in design, sales, sourcing, importation and distribution of all genders and ages of wearing apparel. Mr. Clark holds a B.A. in International Relations and International Business from University of Southern California and has been a member of the Cotton Board since 1998.
Mr. Clark and his wife Suzanne live in Los Angeles and have three grown daughters.
Michael Singer, Treasurer
Director, Customs & Social Compliance, Macy’s Merchandising Group
Michael Singer is the ECP Director of Customs and Social Compliance for Macy’s Merchandising Group. MMG is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, sourcing, importing and marketing private brand goods sold at Macy's, and in some cases, at Bloomingdales. MMG product is sold in over 800 Macy’s Inc. stores as well as e-commerce, and outside customers.
Mr. Singer joined Macy’s in 1983 and has extensive experience in Customs, Social Compliance, Environmental, and Logistics issues. During his tenure at MMG he has worked to keep Macy’s at the forefront of all Custom’s initiatives and has partnered with Logistics Providers and Suppliers to automate processes and reduce carbon footprint and expenditures thru the supply chain.
Mr. Singer has a B.A. in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a licensed Customs Broker. He has served on the Board of Directors of USAITA for over 10 years and is currently Vice Chair of the National Retail Federation’s ITAC committee. He also is a member of MMG’s Sustainability Committee.
A native New Yorker, Mr. Singer lives in Great Neck and has two sons. He is an avid New York sports fan and fitness enthusiast.
Board Members:
Guy Bradford
Vice President of Corporate Responsibility & Customs Compliance Officer
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Jon Brewer
Senior Vice President of Product Development & Supply Chain
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Kerry Caban
Director of Customs
Warnaco, Inc.
Mathew Gluckson
Executive Vice President of Manufacturing
New York & Company
Debi Gregg
Vice President of Sourcing
Quiksilver Americas, Inc.
Rafael Hernandez
Vice President of Supply Chain
Haggar Clothing Company
Scott Hyatt
Senior Vice President of Manufacturing
J. Crew Group
Jill Kiley
Director, NPG Operations Support Group
Nordstrom, Inc.
Soo-Ah Landa
Vice President of Global Merchandise Sourcing & Technical Design
Disney Theme Parks & Resorts
Ken Mangone
Executive Vice President of Product Development, Design, & Sourcing
JCPenney Purchasing Corp.
Gary Ross
Vice President of Global Fashion & Home Supply Chain
Avon Products Inc.
Barbara Rozsas
Executive Director of Sourcing
Urban Outfitters
Peter Warner
Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing
The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc.
Helga Ying
Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy
Levi Strauss & Co.
Past Chairs:
2009-2010: Janet Fox, JCPenney Purchasing Corp.
2006-2008: Robert Zane, Liz Claiborne, Inc.
2002-2005: Peter McGrath, JCPenney Purchasing Corp.
1997-2001: Frank Kelly, Liz Claiborne, Inc.
1992-1996: Julia K. Hughes, Associated Merchandising Corporation
1989-1991: Sam Nysenbaum, Gitano