District Export Council of Southern California Appoints William (Bill) Edwards as Chair; Raymond Bowman, PhD as Vice Chair; Kenneth L. Wengrod as Vice Chair, Los Angeles County; Christel Vilogron as Vice Chair, Orange County; and Michael McClune as Treasurer.

This new team of highly accomplished professionals and leaders in their respective fields will lead the District Export Council of Southern California for the period of 2024-2025.

Los Angeles, California – April 5, 2024

District Export Council of Southern California Appoints William (Bill) Edwards as Chair; Raymond Bowman, PhD as Vice Chair; Kenneth L. Wengrod as Vice Chair, Los Angeles County; Christel Vilogron as Vice Chair, Orange County; and Michael McClune as Treasurer. After two years of extraordinary accomplishments, Vincent Iacopella steps down as Chair of DECSC and hands over the reins to the new leadership team. Vincent Iacopella will now hold the title of Immediate Past Chair.

The District Export Council of Southern California assists local small and medium-sized companies export their products and services worldwide by sponsoring export-related events and workshops.

DECSC along with the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce offer four ways to grow international sales for California-based companies looking to expand their business overseas:

– World-class market research
– Trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers
– Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors
– Counseling

Our Mission

The District Export Councils contribute leadership and international trade expertise to complement the U.S. Commercial Service’s export promotion efforts through counseling businesses and conducting trade education and community outreach.

About Us

District Export Councils (DECs) are organizations of leaders from the local business community, appointed by successive U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms.

For over 30 years, DECs have served the United States by assisting companies in their local communities export, thus promoting our country’s economic growth and creating new and higher-paying jobs for their communities. Closely affiliated with the U.S. Commerce Department’s U.S. Export Assistance Centers, the 59 DECs combine the energies of approx. 1,500 exporters and export service providers who support the U.S. Government’s export promotion efforts throughout the country.

Free Counseling

Visit us online at https://www.decsocal.org for a free counseling