Brendan joined The Datamyne, a provider of international trade data, as Executive Vice President in 2007.  He has more than 25 years in maritime and international trade. His prior experience includes senior management positions with Hanjin Shipping, Norton Lilly International, Gulf and Atlantic Maritime Services and Associated Container Transportation.

Allen Clifford is Executive Vice President, Commercial, of Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. He joined Containership Agency in 1981, the agency that first represented MSC in the United States. He was instrumental in building the company’s U.S. client base and initial business practices, along with Nicola Arena, as the company evolved to become MSC (USA) Inc. in 1990.

Steve is President of International Institute of Container Lessors and is former Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Steve has been instrumental in the success of CII's scholarship program as the organization's recent Education Committee chair.

Matt is an international transportation consultant with over 30 years of experience in Ocean, Air, and Ground Cargo.  He has set up and maintained Supply Chain Logistics programs throughout the United States and assisted in the negotiation of Domestic and International Transportation contracts. 

Barbara leads BSY Associates Inc., a leading business-to-business branding and marketing communications consulting firm. She has been active in promoting the container industry for more than three decades and continues to play a key role in many industry educational outreach programs. She has been executive director since 1985.