| Ernesto
Lo Russo, President & CEO |
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Co-founder of Globalization
Group, Ernesto has several years of experience
in localization working for Novell and
Intel as an Italian Linguist and Software
Tester. Frustrated by the inconsistent service quality
offered by the many vendors he worked
with, Ernesto sought the opportunity of
creating a company that would consistently offer high-quality
translation and language-related services. Globalization Group
was born with the precise goal of satisfying
the high standards imposed by its founders. |
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Ernesto's vision for GGI is the driving force behind the strategic direction of the company. |
| He
has a BS in Accounting from Brigham Young
University. |
| Favorite
Food: Most ethnic foods; there is no
place, yet, where the food wasn't fantastic |
| Favorite
Pastimes: Traveling, sports, and
kids
not necessarily in that order |
| Words
of Advice: "row, row, row your
boat..." |
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| Reid
Tanaka, Executive
Vice President & COO |
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Co-founder of Globalization
Group, Reid currently oversees the overall
direction of GGI's operations and global
growth. Reid focuses on developing innovative
processes and solutions that address client
challenges of localization and globalization.
Based on his commitment to excellence,
Reid also strives to help GGI focus on the company vision - to be the market's top choice for language solutions worldwide. Before creating GGI, Reid worked for a
global securities firm in Japan. |
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Reid also sits on the
Board of Directors for international company
CGI Mexico and is an advisor to Athletex
Academy Japan. |
| He
has a BS in Finance from Brigham Young University. |
| Favorite
Food: Sushi, or a good old-fashion
steak off the grill |
| Favorite
Pastimes: Spending time with
family, volleyball, surfing, golf |
| Words
of Advice: "I'm a great
believer in luck, and I find the
harder I work the more I have of
it." - Thomas Jefferson |
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| Noel
Huermann, Production Director |
Noel plays a very pivotal role as Production Director at Globalization Group. He oversees the Project Management and Language teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. He also serves key clients with his technical and linguistic expertise. Noel fluently speaks four languages and has a very keen eye for detail. |
After relocating to the U.S. from Germany, Noel joined Globalization Group in 1999 as a German linguist while still attending BYU. After graduation he started working full-time for GGI and since then he has served as Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. His experience at all levels of the business has proven invaluable to Globalization Group. |
Favorite Food: a good ol’ German Bratwurst with Löwensempf (Sharp German mustard)! |
Favorite Pastimes: hanging out with the family, traveling, Table Tennis, reading |
Words of Advice: Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt |
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| R. Kevin
Maryott, Sales Director |
| Kevin has a unique combination of education and experience that enhances his awareness of client localization needs. With a total of 15 years experience in the localization industry, five of which were spent on the client side, Kevin knows what it’s like to wait for supplier deliveries down to a project deadline. Kevin has had close ties to corporations such as 3COM, Iomega, Xerox, Disney and FrontRange Solutions all of which provided a well-rounded view of client needs and possibilities. Kevin is the recipient of the 2004 CSN Excellence Award - Localization Manager of the Year. He has published and presented several papers on localization. |
| Kevin has a BA in English and a Masters in Public Administration from Brigham Young University. |
| Favorite Food: All food! |
| Favorite Pastimes: Family and travel. |
| Words of Advice: "Never give up! No, never, never give up!” |
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| James M.
Allred, Marketing Director |
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James drives all internal
and external marketing initiatives at
Globalization Group. He also manages client
relations with several key clients. James
has a high interest in international business
and the languages that drive the global
economy. |
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Before joining Globalization
Group as Marketing Director, James worked
in account and media management at a regional
advertising agency. Prior to proving himself
in the advertising world, he acted as
Director of Marketing for Skyline Exhibits,
a national tradeshow exhibits provider. |
| He
earned an MBA from Utah State University
and a BA in Marketing Communications from
Brigham Young University. |
| Favorite
Food: Brazilian BBQ & his wife's
Crock Pot Lasagna |
| Favorite
Pastimes: Spending time with
his wife and kids, playing soccer,
gardening, camping, and fly fishing |
| Words
of Advice: "If you think you
can or if you think you can't you're absolutely
right" and "Wherever ya go, there
ya are." |
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