The Houston District Export Council (HDEC) serves current and future exporters in 33 counties in Southeast Texas. Founded in 1977, HDEC was one of the earliest DEC's formed in the country. Its members and associate members represent an extensive array of manufacturers, service companies, export facilitators, educators, professional advisors and government agencies.
HDEC's members travel extensively to all parts of the globe; while many have lived and worked overseas they bring extensive knowledge of doing business beyond U.S. borders.
HDEC's agenda is driven by its committees which reflect the priorities established in annual strategic planning retreats. Leadership is provided by the Chair, Vice Chair and the USEAC District Director who serves as Executive Secretary. HDEC's standing committees are Outreach, Knowledge Transfer and Special Projects. HDEC also works closely with DEC's in North Texas, Central Texas (Camino Real) and West Texas on projects to build and strengthen exporting infrastructure throughout the state of Texas.
Mission Statement
The HDEC shall help foster U.S. economic growth and create American jobs by stimulating and facilitating the export of goods and services from companies located in Southeast Texas.
DEC Members are approved by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and act similar to a board of directors.
Associate Members of the DEC do not need such approval but attend DEC events and can support the DEC through their volunteer efforts as well. Want to learn more about DEC Membership?
The Houston DEC Executive Committee includes the following positions:
Chair: Don Wisenbaker, II
Pharos Marine Automatic Power, CFO
Tel: 281-292-1690
Chair Emeritus: Jason Brummerhop
Amegy Bank , Senior Vice President
Tel: 713-232-1892
First Vice Chair: James McDevitt
C-Automation Inc., Chief Operations Officer
James.mcdevitt@c-automation.com Tel: 214-908-1845
Second Vice Chair: Jagdip Ahluwalia
Indo American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston, Executive Director
Tel: 713 624 7131
Secretary: Emma Ford
Schlumberger, Trade Compliance & Customs Area Manager, Americas
emma@exportcf.com Tel: 281.285.8041
Treasurer: David Morse
National DEC Steering Committee: Miguel Carranza
One Source Risk Management and Funding, Inc., Sales VP
Tel: 281-566-3309
Executive Director (Non-voting member of Executive Committee)
Nyamusi K. Igambi
Director U.S. Commercial Service – Houston
Nyamusi.Igambi@trade.gov Tel: 281-228-5652
Other Members (Not on Executive Committee)
Jolie Cosman
Letter of Credit Collection.Com, President
Tel: 281-443-6845
Darcie Durham
The Boeing Company, Senior Director - Strategy and Engagement
Tel: 281.226.4511
Theresa Garcia
Roanoke Trade Services, Inc., Vice President, Marketing & Sales Support
Tel: 713-533-2115
Pam Holdrup
Proven Logistics Solutions LLC, Principal
Tel: 832-234-4101
Karl Maier
Abunden, Managing Director
Eric Nilsson
Mascoat, Logistics Manager & Chief Compliance Officer
Tel: 713-465-0304
Lisa Phillip
Hybas International, President and CEO
Tel: 281-855-6029
Andrew Pidgirsky
LewisBrisbois, Partner
Tel: 713-659-6767
Hebab Quazi
Willbros Facilities Engineering, Manager, Facilities Engineering
Tel: 713-403-8021
Richard Sindelar
University of St Thomas, Assistant Professor of Int'l Studies
Tel: 713-525-3819
Deanna Teel
Houston Community College, International Business Program Coordinator
Tel: 713-718-5873
John M. Vandy
Exotex Pipe, President
GTherm Energy, Vice President and General Manager
, Tel: 954-304-5793
Bojan Vukovic
Headworks International, Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder and Sr. Vice President
Tel: 713-647-6667
Honorary Members (Not on Executive Committee)
Josh Davis
Greater Houston Partnership, Director International Trade
Tel: 713-844-3600
Christopher Olson
City of Houston, Director
christopher.olson@houstontx.gov Tel: 832-393-0985
