About Jodi

Jodi Ader is an international tax senior manager with over 25 years of experience in international trade. She is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import, export control and sanction matters, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.

Experience

Prior to joining RSM, Jodi began her career with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, promoting export business to East Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. She recently established and ran a boutique consulting firm, advising small and middle market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for human and animal food.

Jodi’s main areas of focus include the following:

• Trade risk assessments
• Tariff reduction planning
• Policy and procedures development
• Training programs

Professional affiliations and credentials

• Licensed Customhouse Broker (LCHB)
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for human and animal food
• International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)
• International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), Food Safety Committee member

Education

• Master of Arts, Chinese studies, University of Michigan
• Bachelor of Arts, Asian studies and Chinese language, University of Michigan