Houston District Export Council

Helping Exporters in Houston and Southeast Texas

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About the
Houston District Export Council

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.

OUR MEMBERS

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