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John J. McElroy, Jr.Granger, IN 46530  574-220-2310  jjmcelroyjr@comcast.net

Certified Export Compliance Officer with over 15 years experience in Import/Export compliance programs in theDefense and Medical Device industries. Results-oriented leader with a proven track record of change andimproving efficiency.

  Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

  Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)  Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

  Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

  International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)  Antiboycott Regulations

  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

Experience

Consultant 2015 to PresentGranger, IN

Research global Customs requirements and Country of Origin marking requirements. Review transactions toensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Senior International Trade Compliance Manager 2013 to 2015UTC Aerospace Systems, Electric Systems, Rockford, IL

Responsible for managing the Trade Compliance program across four facilities globally. Empowered Official

  Advised business unit management of changes to Import/Export regulations that impacted operations  Managed team of 11 direct and 45 indirect trade compliance personnel

  Provided consultation to the SAP/GTS implementation team  Managed the business unit self-assessment program

  Monitored changes to EU and US Sanctions programs and advised management on allowable and unallowableactivities

  Supervised the reclassification and license redeterminations of over 60,000 products and associated technicaldata in support of Export Control Reform

  Co-authored multiple chapters to the Export Compliance Manual (Procedures and Work Instructions), andprovided recommendations to additional chapters  Established an Import team and assumed responsibility for managing Import activities previously managed by

Central organization

Global Import-Export Manager 2010 to 2013Biomet Inc., Warsaw, IN

Responsible for implementation and development of the Import/Export program at 45 locations, worldwide.

  Advised management of changes to Import/Export regulations that impacted operations  Authored corporate and regional policies and procedures in the areas of Import/Export and Recordkeeping  Authored periodic Embargo/Sanction memorandum, based on EU, UN, and US Embargo and Sanction updates  Initiated and managed the selection of an automated Trade Management solution (GTS), for global application  Centralized the Import and Customs resolution process to improve efficiency  Developed procedures to ensure proper classification of items being imported or exported  Developed workflows to obtain the export authorization required for applications and software containing

encryption technology

Director, International Trade Compliance 2006 to 2010AM General, South Bend, IN

Established the International Trade Compliance Department as a new organization. Provided international tradeleadership for a multi-billion dollar privately held corporation.

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  Secret security clearance  Conducted compliance self-assessments  Authored corporate compliance policies and procedures in the areas of Anti boycott, Export/Imports, Foreign

Corrupt Practices Act, and Recordkeeping  Maintained working relationships with multiple government organizations regarding export/import issues  Managed the export/import activities at six facilities  Directed a team in the development of an automated Export License Management System  Lead the Investigation and preparation of Voluntary Disclosure packages

Lockheed Martin 2000-2006

International Licensing Analyst, Sr. Staff 2004 to 2006Export Compliance Coordinator/Contract Negotiator, Staff 2003 to 2004Export Control Coordinator/Contract Administrator 2000 to 2003

Managed export activities and training program for 15 programs at 5 facilities, approximate value $6 billion. Advisorto management on Export issues and concerns.

  TS/SCI clearance based on SSBI  Briefed the Under Secretary of Defense for Security and the Army Program Protection Team on local export

procedures for a major Army program – procedures are being used as a template for DoD standards  Implemented a joint Export – Security New Hire training program

  Authored Technology Transfer Control Plans and a Handbook for Meetings with Foreign Nationals  Co-authored a Desktop Handbook for Export Compliance  Investigated and prepared Voluntary Disclosure packages  Led the implementation and use of encryption software to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Corporate

policy  Managed twelve contracts and one subcontract, approximate value $1 billion.  Prepared and presented twice monthly Program Management Reviews to senior management

Education

Master Degree, Management, 1995 Troy State UniversityBachelor Degree, Business Management, 1993 University of Maryland

Professional Certification

Certified US Export Compliance Officer Since 2007

Presentations 

  24 April 2012: Panel Moderator, Marcus Evans 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference,Chicago, IL, “Export and Import Compliance: Centralized or Not? Separate or Together”  

  25 April 2012: Presenter, Marcus Evans 2nd Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, Chicago, IL,“Developing Global Compliance Programs” 

  17 November 2011: Presenter, Federal Bar Association Audio Conference, “Export Reform – Method forTransfer of USML items to CCL

Military Experience

U.S. Marine Corps, retired - Manpower Information Systems Analyst

Community Service

Member of local Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors