Team

Our Successful Team

Jimmy Rhee

Founder, CEO

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.

Robert L. Livingston

Founder, President of The Livingston Group (Washington, D.C.)

Robert L. Livingston was elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 1977 – the first Republican to represent Louisiana’s First Congressional District in 102 years. He was re-elected to eleven successive two-year terms. Mr. Livingston served as a Member of the House Appropriations Committee through most of his time in Congress, as well as the House Select Committee on Intelligence for the maximum period of six years. At the beginning of the 105th Congress in 1997, he chaired the bi-partisan Ethics Reform Task Force and was responsible for revamping the House Ethics Rules. From 1995 through 1998, Livingston served as the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee where he shepherded 13 annual Appropriations Bills through the legislative process. His efforts reduced the discretionary budget each year and produced the first balanced Congressional budget in decades and the last one in modern history. In 1998, Livingston was chosen by his peers to serve as Speaker-designate for the 106th Congress. Prior to his twenty-two years in Congress Mr. Livingston practiced law in both public and private fields and served on active duty with the United States Navy. Following his departure from Congress in February 1999, Mr. Livingston established the successful lobbying firm, The Livingston Group, in both Washington, DC and in New Orleans, LA. BA and JD at Tulane.

Baljit Singh

TLG-Asia’s India partner with a trading platform of over 150,000 traders with depositary relations A true global business leader with a multi-continental network. An entrepreneur with strong strategic perspective critical in every industry, occupation and geography. Owned and operated a multitude of successful businesses in India, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia and Middle East over the past two decades. Deeply rooted in private equity and venture capital in Asia, North America and the Middle East. Advised medium to large firms on debt and equity acquisitions. Serves on the board of various listed companies and charities. Graduate – National Defense Academy.

Ferhan Hamid

Formerly director of FBR Capital Markets, a NASDAQ listed banking firm. Led private investment firm focused on the technology sector, namely, Silicon Valley-based startups. Practiced corporate law and government contracts. Board Chairman of the Virginia Lottery, a $4 billion per year enterprise; formerly Assistant Attorney General of Illinois and Deputy Comptroller / Counsel for the Chicago Park District. Served two Virginia governors as a member of transition polity team and chaired the American Technology-Industry Advisory Council established to assist the Obama Administration with its digital government strategy. BA – U of Illinois, Urbana & JD – DePaul.

F. William (Bill) Caple

International investment banker and advisor. Founder of Caple Advisory. Led, negotiated and closed the acquisition of TaylorMade Golf® by a Korean private equity firm. Grew multiple business development, sales, marketing, M&A, investor relations, sales (domestic & international), and corporate fiancé strategies and programs, netting successful exits and public offerings, e.g., OTG Software NASDAQ: OTGS now part of Dell EMC and Open Text. BS & JD

Boyd Rutherford

Formerly the 9th Lieutenant Governor of the state of Maryland. An accomplished attorney with a lifetime of experience in both the public and private sectors, Served as Associate Administrator for the U.S. General Services Administration, as Assistant Secretary for Administration for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and as Secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services. Vast experiences and connections at all levels of government and assists clients to capitalize on opportunities at the crossroads of politics. BA – Howard & JD – USC.

Darryl Barnes

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.

Josh Faber

Senior Advisor to Spectrum Gaming Group and National Council of Legislators from Gaming states. Provided advisory services for premier regulated gaming, online gaming and sports betting, as well as public policy and gaming best practices in the U.S. Directed consulting firm owned by former nine-member of U.S. Congress. Advised mayors, CEOs, academic leaders and Fortune 500 companies on various funding issues. BS – Indiana

Roger A Campos

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.

Young Kim

Has over 25 years of experience as a partner at large global consulting firms – PwC, IBM, and Accenture – with global clients in multiple industries. Extensive experience in IT strategy and transformation. Featured in the front page of Wall Street Journal, served as a US delegate to International Standard Organization (ISO), and presented at Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). MS – George Washington.

Philip Mitchell

25 years of real estate development including financing, construction, rezoning, etc. Trusted partner with Housing and Economic Development Authorities in the US major cities as well as in South America and Caribbean Island countries. Expert in regulatory compliance, market entry, and supply chain. His projects included Hotel Bourbon, Wyndham Resort, Radisson Grand Hotel, Hyatt, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, Renaissance Resort and many others. BS – Penn St.

Brandon Butler

Formerly County Administrator of Allegany County, Maryland and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Workforce Development at Maryland’s Department of Labor. An attorney with over 15 years experience in state and local government, with previous legislative and administrative experience. Leading efforts on business and workforce development.

Martin Williams

Brings over 25 years of experience focused exclusively on the Federal Government contracting space.

Guided many firms through the process of how to do business with the government: Defense, Homeland Security, Health & Human Services and many others.

Significant experience with programs centered on migrating from existing IT solutions to transformative approaches using innovative technology.

Extensive experience partnering closely with government agencies as an advisor to investigate the application of emerging technologies to existing/evolving problems and threats with special emphasis on high-performance computing, security, and AI/ML. BA, MA – Boston University.

Varun Nikore

Former Special Assistant in the Clinton Administration. Developed, planned, and executed first-ever Aerospace Industries Association Trade Mission to India. Develops business development strategies for clients who wish to gain access to senior government officials and local, state and federal legislators

Bob Zhang

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.

Korea Liaison

Unhui Krieger Choi

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.

Paul Sim

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.

JongHae Mun

BA – Yonsei & Exec Edu Global Leadership – Seoul National.Experience in data-driven marketing, import/export and connecting Korean manufacturers to international markets.