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MANAGEMENT TEAM
American Market Access LLC (“AMA”) was founded in January of 2001 to
provide a personalized, hands-on approach to serving the needs of small and
mid-size firms growing their businesses by accessing new markets
internationally. AMA brings together a combination of talent and experience
rarely found in a firm dedicated to serving this segment of the market.
 AMA
was founded by John D. McCahill. Educated at Albright College and
Lehigh University, with additional graduate studies at Rutgers University
and Stevens Institute of Technology, Mr. McCahill brings extensive business,
financial and economic development experience to the firm. His career prior
to establishing AMA includes commercial and investment banking at Irving
Trust Company, CSFB and Bank of New York, leverage lease financing with
Connell Finance Company and corporate finance advisory as well as domestic
and international economic development in both the public and private
sectors as Manager of Inward Investment for the State of New Jersey and
Manager of the New Millennium Fund for PSEG.
Over the last twenty-five years, Mr. McCahill has assisted a wide variety of
companies, both American and non-US, to access American financial markets
and to establish themselves in the United States. From this “service
industry” concentration comes a strong sense of client commitment and
personal involvement in achieving clients’ goals. His breadth of experience
in dealing with companies from around the globe has contributed to a level
of cultural sensitivity that clients welcome.
Mr. McCahill is an active member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey
World Trade Council, where he plays a prominent role in the preparation of
both the annual World Trade Day Conference and the annual Diplomatic
Reception. Additionally, he serves as the Council’s liaison to the Office of
the Governor. He is also a member of the Northeast Economic Developers
Association (“NEDA”) through which he maintains contact to economic
development organizations and key individuals throughout the entire
Northeastern United States. Overseas, he maintains contact with economic
development organizations throughout northern Europe and key Asian
locations.
This background, as well as his extensive contacts in many related
disciplines, is the basis for providing successful solutions to clients’
needs.
 Anthony Caldwell adds a dimension to the
AMA skill set that is truly unique. Until recently, he was the Director of
The Office of International Trade & Protocol for the State of New Jersey. He
was responsible for $26.4 Billion in State exports and $36 Billion in
Foreign Direct Investment. Before his appointment in May 2002, Mr. Caldwell
was President of Global Business Communication Solutions, LLC (GBCS), a
company he formed to facilitate international business development. GBCS
specializes in formulating marketing strategies, establishing an
international presence, and accessing Government agencies at both the State
and Federal levels.
Prior to establishing GBCS, Mr. Caldwell served as Vice President for the
International Division of Net2phone Inc., a communications company that
provides VOIP and enhanced internet-based e-commerce products and services.
Preceding his position at Net2Phone, Mr. Caldwell enjoyed a near thiry year
career in the Bell System, where he served in a variety of capacities,
culminating with the position of Business Development Director for Lucent
Technologies Optical Networking Group, after spending six years in the
Wireless Network Group. He was also responsible for managing several of
Lucent’s Social Responsibilities Initiatives instituted by the CEO and
carried out by the Lucent Foundation.
Mr. Caldwell is results oriented and able to communicate effectively with
all levels of management as well as with people of different cultures. He
has traveled all over the world to identify new business opportunities for
AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Net2phone and the State of New Jersey. He has led
or participated in trade missions with the Federal Government and the State
of New Jersey to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas representing the
communications industry and companies for which he has worked. He has been
the keynote speaker for several international organizations and attended
many international communications conferences.
Mr. Caldwell is a graduate of California State University, Hayward, with a
B. S. in Sociology of Social Behaviors and an MBA in Public Administration.
Mr. Caldwell obtained a Teacher’s Certificate from Texas Southern University
in conjunction with his Peace Corps training and received a Global Marketing
Certificate from George Washington University School of Business.
Mr. Caldwell began his international career as a Peace Corps Volunteer,
serving terms in Liberia and Nigeria. There, he taught English as a second
language and implemented administration policies for the Liberia Secondary
School System.
Mr. Caldwell is active in numerous organizations. He is currently Chairman
of the New Jersey District Export Council, a member of the New Jersey World
Trade Council and a member of the National Association of Foreign Trade
Zones. Mr. Caldwell is a member of the National Urban League Executive
Exchange Program, NAACP and was New Jersey Chapter President of ABLE – The
Alliance of Black Lucent Employees.
Mr. Caldwell is a member of the U.S. – South Africa Business Council, which
represents U.S. business interests and provides input to the U.S. Government
on matters pertaining to Southern Africa. Within the Council Mr. Caldwell
was formerly Chairman of the Business Development Committee; this position
afforded him access to the Secretary of Commerce, the Vice President and
many U.S. government officials on African issues. He is also a member of the
Board of Directors for the Rutgers-Camden Council for Southern Africa under
Rutgers University.
Mr. Caldwell and his wife Sherry have three daughters and a son and reside
in Somerset, New Jersey.
 Lori
B. Lucid, Vice President for Administration. As Vice president for
Administration, Lori Lucid provides an important skill set for the
management of AMA. Lori has spent more than 25 years in the area of office
management, administration and human resources. She has worked both in a
large corporate environment and smaller, family run businesses. Much of her
experience has been in the challenging field of health care, where she
developed the ability to tackle multiple complex issues simultaneously.
In her capacity as Vice President for Administration, Lori supports the day
to day operation of the firm as well as helping to meet any administrative
issues of clients. Her thoroughness, attention to detail and deft people
skills are important assets in ensuring the smooth performance of AMA.
Lori resides on the Jersey Shore and is an avid swimmer and beachgoer. She
attended Centenary College in Hackettstown, N. J.
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