Increasing tariffs and subsequent updates and reductions are confusing cost planning for international logistics operations. Translating changes incorrectly and acting on that information could expose you financially and place deliveries to clients at risk.  

In this webinar, we've invited two experts who can help explain the effects of tariffs on your use of bonds and when leveraging a Foreign Trade Zone or Bonded Warehouse could be advantageous to you.

Bonds, Saturation, and Bond Stacking - know how to avoid exposing yourself to unnecessary risk.

Foreign Trade Zones vs. Bonded Warehouse - learn when it makes sense to leverage one of these types of facilities.

Maya Mackey joined Avalon in March 2024 as the Assistant Vice President, Strategic Development. She began her career in 1996 in the contract bond department for a small surety company. In 1998 she joined the bond department of an insurance broker specializing in the broker/forwarder industry. She worked her way up to managing the bond department and then decided it was time to branch out into sales. Her role evolved into a key account management role, where she managed a book of medium-to-large accounts.

Maya is a licensed insurance producer and has earned the designations of Associate in Insurance (AINS), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and Transportation Risk and Insurance Professional (TRIP). She enjoys speaking and sharing knowledge as a subject matter expert on the bond product, as bonds are her first love. She participates in industry association events and conferences for the NCBFAA, TIA, and local associations around the country.

Adam Lees has been a Licensed Customs Broker since 1997 and has been actively working in the International Logistics industry for 30+ years. Adam began working in the finance department of a Swiss freight forwarder in 1993 and in 1996 passed the broker’s exam. Since then, Adam has held several positions in the logistics industry including Import and Branch Managers, District Manager, and US Customs Product Manager for multiple freight forwarders and customs brokers. He has worked in ports of all sizes – Hartford, CT; Rochester, NY; Orlando, FL, and JFK.

As the VP of Customs Brokerage for Alba Wheels Up, based in Valley Stream, NY, Adam has direct oversight over the company's Customs Brokerage operations. As with his previous roles, he is also the Customs Brokerage liaison with Alba's software vendors.

Adam currently serves as the vice chair of the Regulatory Agency Committee and is a member on multiple NCBFAA committees including the Customs Committee and several sub-committees.

Adam obtained his bachelor’s degree in international business at the University of Vermont.