CIFFA welcomes Paul Courtney as President, CIFFA Board of Directors

CIFFA Corp. is pleased to announce Mr. Paul Courtney, of Courtney Agencies, to the position of President of CIFFA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.

He assumed the position on April 3, 2025 at CIFFA’s Board meeting in Montreal.

Mr. Courtney previously served as Treasurer and also as the Chair of CIFFA’s Customs committee. He succeeds Mr. Arnon Melo, who moves to the position of Immediate Past President.

Other Board positions determined at the April 3 meeting are the following: Treasurer-Angelo Loffredi, VP-Christina Forth, Secretary-Martin Schulz, Chair of the Airfreight Committee-William Gottlieb, Chair of the Seafreight Committee-Martin Schulz, Chair of the By-Laws committee-Derrick Sones, Chair of the Customs Regulatory Committee-Kim Campbell, Education Chair-Flavia Iuston-Blair, Ethics and Standards Committee Chair- Karl Legler, FIATA Chair-Marc Bibeau, Judicial Chair-Rui Fernandes, Membership Chair-Paul Lobas, Sustainability Chair-Christina Fisker, Technology Chair-Marc Bibeau, Drayage Chair-Chris Ford, Chairs, Freight Broker Committee, Tim Drake and Gary Nicholson, Chair-Nominations Committee-Randy Hnatko.

Commenting on the new CIFFA Board, Executive Director Bruce Rodgers said:

“With a strong background in customs and forwarding, Paul brings extensive experience and a passion for supply chain excellence to the role. His leadership and vision will be instrumental as we continue to advance our strategic goals and further the Association’s mission.”