As founder and CEO, Phil is responsible for strategy and company leadership. Born and raised in Japan, Phil is fluent in Japanese and brings to the company an in-depth understanding of Japan's social, cultural and business traditions. With 37 years of experience in the U.S. and Japanese seafood industries, including experience serving as a U.S. government observer aboard Japanese surimi-producing vessels in the Bering Sea and aboard a whaling fleet in Antarctica, Phil possesses a unique perspective on international issues related to both the production and the marketing side of the commercial and aquaculture sectors of the industry.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Phil was also co-founder and president of Jubilee Fisheries, Inc., a fully integrated fishing company catching and freezing bottom fish in Alaska. His business interests also include real estate and the consulting firm, Fyn Corporation, which provides consulting services to the U.S. fishing industry. Since 1991, Fyn has served as the representative agent in Japan for the United States Surimi Commission.
Tim brings to Trace Register a proven track record in software solutions for the global food distribution industry. For the past 20 years, Tim has successfully delivered high-value software solutions—ranging from point-of-sale, pricing, and inventory management systems to consumer loyalty management and data warehousing solutions. During his career, Tim has held various senior management positions, ranging from Vice President of Technology to Vice President Operations. Tim’s strong team-building and motivational skills, combined with his history of on-time delivery of high-value products to market fills a critical need for Trace Register. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology.
Andy has primary responsibility for Trace Register’s worldwide marketing and sales execution. Andy brings a wealth of technology and executive management experience to Trace Register. He has spent the past 20 years working in the information technology, telecommunications and consulting industries. He has held executive management positions with responsibility for profit and loss management, sales, marketing, and operations and has deep skills in strategy, sales, business development and professional services. Andy has extensive international experience having held senior management positions for companies in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Prior to joining Trace Register, Andy was the Managing Director of a $100m Middle East business unit for a global telecommunications company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts honors degree in Psychology from Manchester University, UK; and is a graduate of the Capgemini International Business School in France.