2024 C. Alvin Bertel Award Recipient
The World Trade Center New Orleans is proud to recognize Kristi App, Vice President of Business Development and Customer Service at J.W. Allen, as the recipient of the 2024 C. Alvin Bertel Award. Having over 20 years of experience in logistics, App has extensive experience with importing and exporting products ranging from poultry, chemicals, and project cargo to wood products, textile and apparel, as well as offshore vessel supplies. As a third-generation freight forwarder and customs broker, App follows in the footsteps of her father William (Billy) S. App, Jr., who was recognized as the 2009 Bertel Award recipient.
She currently serves in leadership positions with various trade and economic develop organizations as well as government appointments, advocating and promoting trade for the betterment of Louisiana.
Kristi’s roles include:
- Vice President, National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America
- U.S. Delegate Representative, International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)
- Chair, World Trade Center New Orleans
- Industry Commissioner, Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission
- Vice President, international Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of New Orleans
- Board Member, Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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