Economic Update with Dr. Alan Gin

Summary of experience Travis began his public accounting career in 2004 with RSM. He has advised numerous industrial products, consumer products, and software and technology companies on various corporate tax matters, including corporate reorganizations and accounting methods and periods. In connection with his client service efforts, Travis leads tax engagement teams while working with his clients’ management teams to arrive at the optimum tax solution. Additionally, he is active in the firm’s San Diego tax practice recruiting efforts and is an advisor to several up-and-coming tax associates. Notable experience includes the following: • Diverse experience serving both public, private and foreign direct investment companies in a variety of industries including industrial products, consumer products, technology, manufacturing and wholesale distribution • Significant experience with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740 including assisting with the purchase accounting for billion-dollar transactions, reviewing multinational tax provisions and analyzing uncertain tax positions • Champions the firm’s One Source tax provision practice in Southern California Professional affiliations and credentials • Certified public accountant, California • American Institute of Public Accountants Education • Master of Science, accountancy, emphasis in taxation, San Diego State University • Bachelor of Science, accountancy, San Diego State University

Summary of experience From over 25 years of working in international trade, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import, export control and sanction matters, including CBP, FDA, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include: • Trade risk assessments; • Tariff reduction planning; • International supply chain planning; and • Policy and procedures development. Prior to joining RSM, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food. Professional affiliations and credentials • Licensed Customhouse Broker • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual for Human and Animal Food • International Compliance Professionals Association • International Fresh Produce Association, Food Safety Committee Member • European American Chamber of Commerce, Supply Chain Task Force Member Education • Master of Arts, Chinese Studies, University of Michigan • Bachelor of Arts, Asian Studies and Chinese Language, University of Michigan

Alan Gin is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Diego. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, and his Master's of Arts and Ph.D. degrees, both in Economics, from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Professor Gin came to the University of San Diego in 1988, after having previous taught at Loyola Marymount University and the University of California at Santa Barbara. His work experience includes stints with the Community Development Department of the County of Fresno and the Public Works Department of the City of Oxnard.