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Experience.
INSIGHT. perception.
Reducing risk, increasing revenue: we form channels of vetted and trusted partners that expand your global market coverage.
Managing complex markets: we advise companies and governments in multiple sectors and locations.
Attracting foreign direct investment: we guide government agency clients to identify high-value foreign direct investment.
Demystifying global trade: we apply our knowledge, tools, and strategies to tell your success stories globally.
About
Founder
Tom Hanson established Channel Architect LLC, a certified small business, after more than 30 years of progressive experience successfully guiding companies and governments to achieve trade and investment success in complex international markets.
As a global trade advisor, he specializes in building global teams and marketing channels, as well as leading multicultural brand ownership strategies.
In 2023, Tom concluded a 12-year tenure serving the United States Government as a Commercial Officer for the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in various international locations, including Bucharest, Washington, DC, New Orleans, Calgary, and São Paulo. While serving in this role, he strengthened the international competitiveness of American businesses and communities by promoting exports, attracting foreign direct investment, and ensuring access to free and fair trade.
Additionally, Tom is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian, and has built upon basic conversational French.
Prior to government service, Tom worked as a global channels advisor based in Southern California, contributing to the San Diego–Imperial District Export Council and focusing on North America's trilateral trade and investment policies (from NAFTA to USMCA).
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Tom holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon.
