As President of Transworld Products, Steve coordinates and oversees a global staff of 25 professional sourcing and import specialists. With more than 25 years of experience selling and marketing in the Automotive Aftermarket, Steve understands the dynamics of the retailing, distribution and manufacturing channels. This allows him to better develop solutions-based programs that fit within a client's global sourcing strategy.
He travels extensively in Asia, working directly with existing and prospective manufacturers throughout China and Taiwan, to develop and strengthen manufacturer relationships. He also attends trade shows in both the United States and Asia to monitor product and packaging trends as well as technological innovations. Previously, Steve was Transworld's Senior Product Development Manager for Lighting, Plastics and OE manufactured parts categories. He holds a B.A. in Finance/Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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William has more tha
n 25 years of experience in sourcing, trading, buying and administration. As General Manager of Transworld Products, William manages the day-to-day operations of Transworld's Asian-based offices as well as manages a select group of customer accounts primarily in the home appliance and brush categories. He began his career in Hong Kong, where he was born and raised. Upon accepting a position with Transworld, he moved his family to the United States and became a U.S. citizen. Prior to his position at Transworld, he was a buyer representative for Midland International (owned by Western Auto) in Hong Kong and also worked for a German-based power tool company in China. He graduated with a degree in Textile Technology from Hong Kong Polytechnic.
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Mike has more than 25 years in factory sourcing and traveling overseas, where he has established innumerable contacts at quality manufacturers throughout Asia. As a Senior Project Manager at Transworld Products, Mike specializes in stamping, forging and casting parts and assemblies for a myriad of focus categories, including Automotive, Agricultural, Marine, Off-Road, Outdoor Power Equipment, O.E.M.s and Retail Finished Goods.
He graduated with a B.S. from Fort Hays State as well a Master's in International Management (M.I.M.) from the American Graduate School of International Management ("Thunderbird"). He also has studied at the Beijing Institute of Foreign Trade (BIFT) in Beijing, China.
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