Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Announces Landmark Partnership to Drive Economic Growth in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean. United States Virgin Islands Caribbean Americas Single Economy (CASE).
Marjorie Smith, President. As the President of Smith’s Ferry and the daughter of the late Captain Ira L. Smith, Marjorie Smith carries on her father’s legacy with pride and passion. Her deep commitment to the transportation industry in the Virgin Islands drives her dedication to providing exceptional ferry services. Marjorie’s vision for
Marjorie Smith, President. As the President of Smith’s Ferry and the daughter of the late Captain Ira L. Smith, Marjorie Smith carries on her father’s legacy with pride and passion. Her deep commitment to the transportation industry in the Virgin Islands drives her dedication to providing exceptional ferry services. Marjorie’s vision for the future of Smiths Ferry includes sustainable practices and community engagement, making her a pivotal leader in the industry.
Smith’s Ferry Services, Ltd., founded in 1986 by the late Capt. Ira L. Smith, is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to serving the Virgin Islands. Capt. Smith, a notable boat builder, captain, and architect, is remembered for his significant contributions to maritime excellence in the region. His children and grandchildren are proud to continue his legacy. Smith Ferry provides reliable services between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands while supporting the tourism market. Offer daily routes between Tortola and St. Thomas, as well as twice per week service to Anegada with a stop in Virgin Gorda. Additionally, we provide charter services to outer islands such as St. Croix, Puerto Rico and others in the Leeward Islands. Our subsidiaries, Island Magic and One Caribbean Charters, specialize in destination management and charter services, ensuring unforgettable experiences for individuals and groups.
As an Advisory Board Member, Ms. Smith will serve as the liaison to spearhead the planning, coordination with these Virgin Islands ferry service operators currently in operation, and their service integration with the Connect Caribe regional ferry service network of passenger and cargo throughout the Caribbean.
Simone Williams is the Founder and Managing Partner of Williams Global Law, where she represents international businesses , individuals and family in U.S. and global immigration, EB-5 investments, corporate formation, and corporate compliance. She is a highly respected immigration and business attorney with two decades of experience, wh
Simone Williams is the Founder and Managing Partner of Williams Global Law, where she represents international businesses , individuals and family in U.S. and global immigration, EB-5 investments, corporate formation, and corporate compliance. She is a highly respected immigration and business attorney with two decades of experience, where she specializes in advising individuals and foreign companies on investment-based and employment-based visa options for acquiring temporary and permanent residency in the United States; and establishing operations in the U.S. Prior to founding Williams Global Law, Ms. Williams served as General Counsel for a leading technology company, where she oversaw a multi-million-dollar immigrant investment fund and managed the immigration process for the company, its projects, and foreign investors. She also spent eight years at leading law firm, Baker & McKenzie, working in Toronto and Washington, D.C., where she advised multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth investors on global immigration matters. Ms. Williams is recognized as one of the top U.S. immigration attorneys, receiving multiple honors for her contributions to global business and immigration.
Her accolades include:
• Honoree, She Rises International for her work with global communities
• International Pioneer Award, National Bar Association
• Immigration Lawyer of the Year – U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce
• Top Ten Corporate Counsel – Association of Corporate Counsel
• Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 – National Bar Association Ms. Williams is a Board Member and Co-Chair of the International Business Committee of the DC Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member at Birchwood University, and a former Commissioner on the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Caribbean Community Affairs (MACCCA). She also previously served as Chair of the International Law Section of the National Bar Association. Beyond her legal career, Ms. Williams is passionate about mentoring women and girls, helping them succeed in their education, careers, and faith. She has volunteered with Dress for Success, Boys and Girls Club of America, Project Northstar, Awana, and Howard University School of Law.
Attorney Williams is an Advisory Board Member, Managing Director and Team Leader of SEDI-CASE, an expert in Immigration Law, Foreign Direct Investments (E-B5), Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV).
Miles L. Plaskett focuses his practice on corporate, municipal and project finance, with an emphasis on renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects in the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and Latin America. Mr. Plaskett represents corporate, municipal, utilities and private and sovereign investor and sponsor cl
Miles L. Plaskett focuses his practice on corporate, municipal and project finance, with an emphasis on renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects in the U.S., the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and Latin America. Mr. Plaskett represents corporate, municipal, utilities and private and sovereign investor and sponsor clients. He is also a member of the firm's Cuba Business Group and serves on the firm's Professional Standards Committee. Attorney Plaskett is a partner at Duane Morris Law Firm .
Mr. Plaskett is a member of the American Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. He is a 1988 graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and a graduate of Georgetown University.
Mr. Plaskett is an Advisory Board Member, Managing Director of SEDI-CASE, South Florida.
William E.C. Haston, Sr. retired as a member of FDIC's Legal Division at the end of 2023. William began his career in financial services as a Senior Executive and General Counsel in insurance and savings institutions. His FDIC service began in 1989, after which he soon became a Legal Division Section Chief supporting resolutions and ass
William E.C. Haston, Sr. retired as a member of FDIC's Legal Division at the end of 2023. William began his career in financial services as a Senior Executive and General Counsel in insurance and savings institutions. His FDIC service began in 1989, after which he soon became a Legal Division Section Chief supporting resolutions and asset disposition until separated by a reduction in force in 2001. William spent several years in private practice as a consultant to the USVI Governor's Stock Exchange Task Force, as a managing partner of an oil and gas title firm and as counsel to an applicant for deposit insurance for a de novo US Virgin Islands financial institution. He served a tenure at SBA as a subject matter expert in lending related to commercial enterprises, manufactured housing, vessels and homesteads. William eventually returned to FDIC in 2009, supported the structured sales partnerships in Washington D.C,, assisted in the establishment of the Mission Driven Bank Fund serving minority depository institutions and ended his career as a Resolutions and Receiverships Counsel in the Dallas Regional Office.
Mr. Haston is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE.
John A. Clendenin is Founder, President & CEO of Inner Circle Logistics, Inc. internationally based on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates under special granted tax benefits as the Inner Circle Group (ICGroup), with several divisions that focus on the different aspects of corporate strategic operations. ICHosting p
John A. Clendenin is Founder, President & CEO of Inner Circle Logistics, Inc. internationally based on St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates under special granted tax benefits as the Inner Circle Group (ICGroup), with several divisions that focus on the different aspects of corporate strategic operations. ICHosting provides co-lo data center operations in Saint Croix with an IoT data warehousing infrastructure, software and Application Service Provider (ASP) cloud platform specializing in global trade operations and content distribution. ICGroup is currently working on an intermodal Supply Chain Center of Regional Excellence (SCcORE) in New York and Saint Croix incorporating a “Smart City” vision for global logistics optimization.
Mr. Clendenin is a SEDI-CASE Advisory Board Member, Managing Director, USVI & World Trade Center
Grant McGaugh is a respected leader in healthcare technology and digital strategy, with over 20 years of experience transforming organizations through innovative, customer-centered solutions. As founder of 5 STAR BDM, he provides AI-enhanced strategies to help healthcare and technology leaders achieve operational efficiency and growth. H
Grant McGaugh is a respected leader in healthcare technology and digital strategy, with over 20 years of experience transforming organizations through innovative, customer-centered solutions. As founder of 5 STAR BDM, he provides AI-enhanced strategies to help healthcare and technology leaders achieve operational efficiency and growth. His roles with the National Association of Healthcare Executives (NAHSE) and HIMSS reflect his commitment to advancing healthcare connectivity. Grant’s expertise will strengthen SEDI-CASE’s mission by guiding initiatives that expand healthcare technology and digital integration across the Americas.
Mr. McGaugh is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in Healthcare & Technology
Chris Principe has worked in International Trade as a consultant, trainer, banker, exporter/importer, financial solutions provider for over 30 years in sales, development, and delivery of products focused on International Banking covering Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Cryptocurrency, Cash Management, Payments, FX and Open Account Proce
Chris Principe has worked in International Trade as a consultant, trainer, banker, exporter/importer, financial solutions provider for over 30 years in sales, development, and delivery of products focused on International Banking covering Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Cryptocurrency, Cash Management, Payments, FX and Open Account Processing. Strategic focus on delivering Blockchain, and cloud deployment of financial services. After starting in banking, he founded Medi-Globe, in 1985, an Import/Export Management Company, which he sold in 1998. Since 1999, he has been dedicated to International Banking and has been to over 120 different countries. Mr. Principe brings a wealth of international business experience from the corporate perspective, as a customer of the banks and that of a banking software provider. Additionally, as the publisher of Financial IT (www.financialit.net) and FinFuture (www.fin-future.com) magazines and a partner in 4 different software companies of which 2 are doing work on the Blockchain gives him a broader background with a unique view to draw from. Chris is a futurist interested in the use of cryptocurrencies powered by blockchain as a reserve currency for global trade and to provide alternative financial power to people and businesses. He is the official Trade Finance Certificate Instructor for FIBA and Florida International University. Chris is an invited keynote speaker at international banking and fintech events and has authored over 35 articles. Mr. Principe holds a BA degree from Hawthorne College. Specialties: International Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Cryptocurrency, Open Account, LCs, Import/Export, Billpay, Compliance, FX, Cash Management, Payments, Blockchain, DLT, SaaS, Digital banking .
Mr. Principe is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in Banking, Financial Technology (Fintech) and Blockchain in Europe, Asia and US.
Founder & CEO at Maverick Gold (Gold Investments)
Leading US and International natural resources attorney and business
innovator. Extensive background in advising new tech and startups and assisting inventors and founders of new industrial technologies through the commercialization maze. Previously founded and built the largest natural r
Founder & CEO at Maverick Gold (Gold Investments)
Leading US and International natural resources attorney and business
innovator. Extensive background in advising new tech and startups and assisting inventors and founders of new industrial technologies through the commercialization maze. Previously founded and built the largest natural resources law firm of its kind in the US, focusing on upstream production, and is a recognized authority on natural resources law in the US. Rand’s career includes intensive periods assisting new industrial and environmental technologies through commercialization. His history in international consulting in the natural resources space extends his business network globally, and his global network of geology, engineering and technical professionals provide a deep bench of expertise to solve unique commodity and critical supply chains issues across the entire commodity spectrum.
Peace of Mind is my product, my service, and my passion. For financial peace of mind, I develop projects, teams and deal flow, anchored in natural resources assets and technology, that deliver cash flow and value creation over the long term.
While peace-of-mind is my stock in trade, my passion has always been centered in creativity and developing technologies and businesses. While I don't believe in fixing something that isn't broken, or recreating the wheel, I do struggle with "painting inside the lines" and following the beaten path (life is just too short to be ordinary).
Some might call me a business guerrilla, as I often use unconventional tactics and nimble project teams to capture opportunities that others can't see, or can't get to. I could also be described as a "Value Evangelist," as I champion the ownership of real/physical assets, believing that long lived cash flow from healthy businesses or natural resources is the foundation of productivity from which all wealth ultimately flow - RLMarsh
Mr. Marsh is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in precious metals, oil and gas, banking and technology
Zachary Harding is the Executive Chairman and co-founder of Delta Capital Partners, a Caribbean based Private Equity firm. Delta has investments in the Financial Services, Health and Wellness, E-commerce, Media and Entertainment, and Industrials. He was a member of the Forbes Business Council and was also named the Stockbroker CEO of the
Zachary Harding is the Executive Chairman and co-founder of Delta Capital Partners, a Caribbean based Private Equity firm. Delta has investments in the Financial Services, Health and Wellness, E-commerce, Media and Entertainment, and Industrials. He was a member of the Forbes Business Council and was also named the Stockbroker CEO of the Year in Jamaica for 2021 by Global Banking & Finance Awards®.
Over the years, Harding has crafted a track record in senior management positions including CEO, Head of Strategy, Director of Marketing and other senior leadership roles at companies such as Appliance Traders Ltd, Wisynco, Red Stripe (Diageo) and Grace Kennedy Remittance Services Ltd. He was the first CEO of the Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator, an initiative started by Virgin boss Richard Branson and three Prime Ministers from the Caribbean.
In 2012, Harding was named one of the “Top 50-under-Fifty Business Leaders Shaping Jamaica's Future” by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica. In 2021 he was invited to be a featured speaker at TEDx Aston University, where he presented his decision-making model entitled – CARE-FUL decision making, a Formula for Success.
Harding has been dubbed a rain-maker and marketing guru based on several ground- breaking marketing campaigns and brand turnarounds. He is known for the marketing of brands such as Ocean Spray, Wata, Bigga, Smirnoff Ice, ATL and many others. His strategic acumen led him to be appointed as Special Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Deputy Director at the Jamaica Tourist Board in 2007, where he helped to market Brand Jamaica. He was appointed by the Minister of Finance to serve on the Board of Caribbean Airlines Ltd, as well as the Audit Committee, and he was also appointed by the Prime Minister to serve on the board of JAMPRO where he chaired the Projects and Marketing subcommittee.
Previously, he has served on several other boards, including Port Authority of Jamaica, Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association, Urban Development Corporation, Jamaica Antidoping Commission, the Sports and Entertainment Network under the Ministry of Tourism, and the National Gallery.
He has invested heavily in the creative industries, funding and co-producing the documentary entitled “One People”
Mr. Harding is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in private equity investments, project finance, marketing and advertising, brand development. SEDI-CASE team leader for the country of Jamaica and other Caribbean islands and jurisdictions.
Robert Novembre is a dynamic capital markets and fintech leader with a proven track record of 20+ years in the financial industry and fintech entrepreneurship. Spearheaded the founding of a company specializing in global capital markets, securing $12M+ in capital and originating $475M in bond deals. Instrumental in growing primary tradin
Robert Novembre is a dynamic capital markets and fintech leader with a proven track record of 20+ years in the financial industry and fintech entrepreneurship. Spearheaded the founding of a company specializing in global capital markets, securing $12M+ in capital and originating $475M in bond deals. Instrumental in growing primary trading book 3X to $70B over 6 years. Adept crisis manager with success navigating 9/11, the Great Financial Crisis, and COVID-19 liquidity crisis. Strategic thinker, adept at fostering long-lasting relationships, driving new business development, global traveller and cultivating innovative revenue streams. An empathetic leader who inspires individuals and teams to achieve and create a positive world impact.
Experienced Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry and Fintech. Strong business development professional skilled in Technology, Sales, Trading, Underwriting, Bond Markets, Securities. Robert is the architect behind this modern trading platform promoting competitive pricing, transparency, improved accessibility and a centralization of the floating rate market across asset classes.
Robert started his career in 1991 at Smith Barney Harris Upham’s Fixed Income department, which eventually became Citigroup. He spent the first 18.5 years of his career in the global capital markets division at Citigroup. By 2007, he was the head of all the short-term tax-exempt syndicate and trading desks as well as the head of the tax-exempt and taxable ARS portfolio. In total, he was responsible for approximately $170 billion in remarketed securities. It was his experience, at the leading firm in the industry, during the Financial Crisis, which sparked his concept of Clarity and propelled him to the next stage of his career, operating as an entrepreneur.
Mr. Novembre is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in debt finance (bonds), project finance and fintech. SEDI-CASE team leader markets expertise in US, Europe, Africa and globally.
Brad A. Molotsky practices in the area of real estate law. He serves as a lead for the Duane Morris Project Development/P3 group and as co-head of the firm's Opportunity Zones group. Mr. Molotsky’s primary practice is focused in the areas of opportunity zone fund creation and fund deployment, financing, public private partnership (PPP or
Brad A. Molotsky practices in the area of real estate law. He serves as a lead for the Duane Morris Project Development/P3 group and as co-head of the firm's Opportunity Zones group. Mr. Molotsky’s primary practice is focused in the areas of opportunity zone fund creation and fund deployment, financing, public private partnership (PPP or P-3), real estate joint ventures (including mixed-use, life sciences and multi-family development), commercial leasing (including a focus in cannabis leasing), and acquisitions and divestitures. He also has deep experience in environmental, social, governance, public company issues such as enterprise risk, internal audit, compensation, as well as energy efficiency, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Attorney Molotsky is a partner at Duane Morris Law Firm .
Prior to joining Duane Morris and for nearly 20 years, Brad served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Brandywine Realty Trust. At Brandywine, Mr. Molotsky was responsible for all legal operations of the company, including acquisitions and divestitures, financings, joint ventures, board matters, insurance procurement, litigation oversight, SEC filing oversight and the legal aspects of capital raising. During his tenure, the company grew from 40 buildings to approximately 300 buildings, totaling 28 million square feet.
In 2020, Mr. Molotsky was named a national influencer in the Opportunity Zone space by OZ Magazine and won The Philadelphia Inquirer Influencers of Law Award for Real Estate. He was also named by The Philadelphia Inquirer as an Influencer of Real Estate for Real Estate Legal Excellence in 2019. He was also named in The Legal Intelligencer's list of Pennsylvania Trailblazers for 2019. Mr. Molotsky was named one of Philadelphia Business Journal's 2018 "Best of the Bar: Top Lawyers in Philadelphia.
Mr. Molotsky is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in the area of real estate law and opportunity zone fund creation and fund deployment, financing, public private partnership (PPP or P-3)
Certified MWBE/ Leader/Consultant/Political Strategist/Author/Instructor/Business Coach/Motivational Speaker/Executive Connector
Experienced Advocate with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong legal professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Gras
Certified MWBE/ Leader/Consultant/Political Strategist/Author/Instructor/Business Coach/Motivational Speaker/Executive Connector
Experienced Advocate with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Strong legal professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Affairs, Political Communication, Grassroots Organizing, and Government.
Region II Advocate for U.S. Small Business Administration under President Barack Obama’s, and Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Charles Schumer.
Ms. Coaxum is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in the New York Tri-State Area
Founder & CEO, EVENTS USA | Best in Class Event Consultant & Producer | Engaging Speaker & Emcee | Visionary Entrepreneur
Accomplished corporate event planning professional with nearly thirty years of experience specializing in employee appreciation events, client appreciation experiences, conferences, meetings, executive board retreats,
Founder & CEO, EVENTS USA | Best in Class Event Consultant & Producer | Engaging Speaker & Emcee | Visionary Entrepreneur
Accomplished corporate event planning professional with nearly thirty years of experience specializing in employee appreciation events, client appreciation experiences, conferences, meetings, executive board retreats, formal receptions, company outings, team building events,. As the President & CEO of EVENTS USA, we are committed to producing events that help companies recognize, reward, and retain their valuable staff and clients.
Currently, I hold seats on the Board of Directors of the DC Chamber of Commerce, and Board of Directors of the O Mansion & O Museum. I previously served on the Associates Board of the Wolf Trap Foundation of the Performing Arts 2018 - 2024 and Board of Directors of Visit Loudoun from 2004 to 2011.
Mrs. Howell is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE, and Managing Director & Team Leader in the Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) Metro Area
James Largotta is the founder and Manager of Sentegrity, LLC, and Sentegrity Advisors, as well as a founding member of Orlando Dreamers Sports Group, LLC, and Elligens, Inc., a business intelligence and AI company and is active in multiple other projects. At Sentegrity Advisors, James provides strategic counsel and advice to various comp
James Largotta is the founder and Manager of Sentegrity, LLC, and Sentegrity Advisors, as well as a founding member of Orlando Dreamers Sports Group, LLC, and Elligens, Inc., a business intelligence and AI company and is active in multiple other projects. At Sentegrity Advisors, James provides strategic counsel and advice to various companies andinvestment funds across the United States and Europe. Under his leadership, Sentegrity Advisors aims to become the leading advisory firm for small and middle-market companies. Before establishing Sentegrity Advisors, James founded SKCS, Inc., a financial software and advisory firm in New York City, in 1989. The firm expanded rapidly, opening offices in major cities around the world. Through partnerships with prominent companies such as NASDAQ, Reuters, Dow Jones Telerate, and Microsoft, SKCS provided global solutions and services throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Mr. Largotta is an Advisory Board Member of SEDI-CASE.
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