Extensive international trade/investment and economic development experience as Cabinet Secretary for Maryland Governor, and Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Trade for Virginia Governor. Has over 20 years of private sector entrepreneurial experience in enterprise creation and growth with extensive record of directing turn-around situations ranging from manufacturing to software companies, in addition to identifying new strategic opportunities based on evolving macro factors (e.g., shifts in geopolitics, technology, demographics, etc.) and connecting interdependent factors for economic strength. Secured capital infusions for startups and middle market M&A deals. A highly sought-after speaker at business events, and serves as a board member on numerous professional and educational organizations such as Harbor Bank, Salinger Business School of Loyola University, NE Maryland University Research Park, Interprise Investment Partners, etc. MBA, MAS at Johns Hopkins. Sustainable Energy Certificate at Stanford Professional Development Center, Studied law for two years, and certified performance coach.
Served in the Maryland House of Delegates. Known for extraordinary leadership as the Chairman of Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus, composed of a third of the legislative membership and the largest in the country, where he championed landmark policies. A successful entrepreneur himself, advises clients in healthcare, real estate, sports and gaming, transportation and infrastructure, small business, government contracting, and telecommunications issues. BS-California State, Long Beach.
Served four years in the OMB, White House; Special Assistant to the Secretary of Energy; Special Consultant to the SBA Administrator. From 2015 – 2023, served in the Governor’s Cabinet as Maryland’s Business Ombudsman and Assistant Secretary in the Department of Housing & Community Development. Mr. Campos advises firms on how to do business with large corporations, federal and state governments. BA – UC Santa Barbara & JD – Cal Western.
Bob has more than twenty years of experience managing e-commerce and digital marketing initiatives for organizations including Fortune 500 companies and the federal government to achieve their digital goals and expand globally. Served as a member of the Maryland-Washington DC District Export Council (DEC), appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce; the Executive Director of the Sister State of Maryland; and Commissioner of the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Asian-Pacific American Affairs for Economic Development. BS – U of Louisiana, MS – Towson
Possesses an extensive network in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. A secretariat designee of Virginia Department of Commerce and Trade, where she served as a liaison for US-Korea cross-border business, trade missions, cultural exchange, and more. A two-term Executive Senior VP at the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the National Unification Advisory Council (NUAC) to advise the President of S. Korea on the formulation of a peaceful unification policy. Liberal Arts with a General Studies Candidate.
Having served for decades at Samsung Electronics, engaged in numerous collaborations with global corporations, contributing significantly to pioneering advancements and expansion in both local and international markets. Presently, as the CEO of ApexUniversal.co., Ltd., a distribution specialist firm, we are dedicated to establishing sustainable business models while spearheading innovation and growth in the industry.
BS – Seoul National University.
BA – Yonsei & Exec Edu Global Leadership – Seoul National.
Experience in data-driven marketing, import/export, and connecting Korean manufacturers to international markets.
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