Meet your CBFANC Board and Officers

Jack Hubbard, editor

Jayson Gispan
What was your first job? My first “official” job was working at Straw Hat Pizza in Foster City as a dishwasher. I believe I was paid $3.35 per hour. I worked my way up through food prep cook to pizza maker. It was a fun time, especially working closing shifts as we could play endless games of Pacman and Asteroids on the restaurant machines.

How did you get into the logistics business? A friend of mine from high school was working at a broker/forwarder after we graduated and recruited me as a messenger. I learned the ropes for 10 years while working my way up to an Assistant Import Manager. I also obtained my brokers license during that time.

Did you have a mentor who really helped you? Yes! I owe a lot to Maggie Smith for her leadership and guidance. She taught me a ton about the business and helped me develop many skills needed to manage a brokerage operation.

What is the biggest challenge facing the international logistics industry? I think the biggest challenge right now for the industry is technology strategy and implementation (cost). The industry is way behind and ripe for improvement, but many stakeholders are restricted by cost.

What is something people might be surprised to know about you? I have appeared in a German television commercial as a father enjoying an ice cream cone with his kid.
What was your childhood ambition? To become an Actor

If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? On a sunny lake enjoying some water sports with my wife and kids

Briefly, what is your goal as a director or officer of CBFANC? To be a conduit between our professional members and the government agencies who regulate intl trade, with the goal of developing a clear line of communication amongst the trade community.

Evey Hwang

What was your first job? I started working at thirteen for family business producing plate-ready negatives for printing industry.

How did you get into the logistics business? Walking through the World Trade Center in Dallas, I applied for a job at an “international services” company which turned out to be Customs Brokerage. Starting pay was $6.50 but back then, it was real money and afforded a nice apartment in a gated community with a pool near the DFW Airport!

Did you have a mentor who really helped you? Moving to San Francisco, I received a recommendation from a former supervisor and called on a job opening. To my great surprise, the telephone interview lead to job which made the move to San Francisco possible. To my great pleasure, that job interviewer who supervised my first San Francisco brokerage job years later encouraged me to join CBFANC board. A mentor to myself and others, Jack Hubbard continues to serve as inspiration for giving back to this industry.

What is the biggest challenge facing the international logistics industry? With ongoing changes in CBP and other government agencies, understanding and keeping up with processes is constant challenge. Ongoing challenge is finding the right technology to offer solutions and services to clients within reasonable costs.

What is something people might be surprised to know about you? That I’m actually a shy person. In business, I’ve overcome this by realizing others share similar fears and through life, smile doesn’t cost anything but is priceless in making a connection!

What was your childhood ambition? To be an architect or baking cookies. Either would have been less paperwork than brokerage.

If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Traveling. I have a bucket list.

Briefly, what is your goal as a director or officer of CBFANC? I joined CBFANC to give back to brokerage/forwarding industry and volunteered for Ocean Committee to learn more about Port business. Whether working with the Port, CBP, trucking partners or joining Mission to DC, wearing the CBFANC “community hat” has affirmed my belief that one person can make a difference. Along the way, the most rewarding is making strong connections with fellow stakeholders who also care deeply for our home port’s success.


Meet your CBFANC Board and Officers Jack Hubbard, editor Jayson Gispan What was your first job? My first “official” job was working at Straw Hat Pizza in Foster City as a dishwasher. I believe I was paid $3.35 per hour. I worked my way up through food prep cook to pizza maker. It was a fun time, especially working closing shifts as we could play endless games of Pacman and Asteroids on the restaurant machines. How did you get into the logistics business? A friend of mine from high school was working at a broker/forwarder after we graduated and recruited me as a messenger. I learned the ropes for 10 years while working my way up to an Assistant Import Manager. I also obtained my brokers license during that time. Did you have a mentor who really helped you? Yes! I owe a lot to Maggie Smith for her leadership and guidance. She taught me a ton about the business and helped me develop many skills needed to manage a brokerage operation. What is the biggest challenge facing the international logistics industry? I think the biggest challenge right now for the industry is technology strategy and implementation (cost). The industry is way behind and ripe for improvement, but many stakeholders are restricted by cost. What is something people might be surprised to know about you? I have appeared in a German television commercial as a father enjoying an ice cream cone with his kid. What was your childhood ambition? To become an Actor If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? On a sunny lake enjoying some water sports with my wife and kids Briefly, what is your goal as a director or officer of CBFANC? To be a conduit between our professional members and the government agencies who regulate intl trade, with the goal of developing a clear line of communication amongst the trade community. Evey Hwang What was your first job? I started working at thirteen for family business producing plate-ready negatives for printing industry. How did you get into the logistics business? Walking through the World Trade Center in Dallas, I applied for a job at an “international services” company which turned out to be Customs Brokerage. Starting pay was $6.50 but back then, it was real money and afforded a nice apartment in a gated community with a pool near the DFW Airport! Did you have a mentor who really helped you? Moving to San Francisco, I received a recommendation from a former supervisor and called on a job opening. To my great surprise, the telephone interview lead to job which made the move to San Francisco possible. To my great pleasure, that job interviewer who supervised my first San Francisco brokerage job years later encouraged me to join CBFANC board. A mentor to myself and others, Jack Hubbard continues to serve as inspiration for giving back to this industry. What is the biggest challenge facing the international logistics industry? With ongoing changes in CBP and other government agencies, understanding and keeping up with processes is constant challenge. Ongoing challenge is finding the right technology to offer solutions and services to clients within reasonable costs. What is something people might be surprised to know about you? That I’m actually a shy person. In business, I’ve overcome this by realizing others share similar fears and through life, smile doesn’t cost anything but is priceless in making a connection! What was your childhood ambition? To be an architect or baking cookies. Either would have been less paperwork than brokerage. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be? Traveling. I have a bucket list. Briefly, what is your goal as a director or officer of CBFANC? I joined CBFANC to give back to brokerage/forwarding industry and volunteered for Ocean Committee to learn more about Port business. Whether working with the Port, CBP, trucking partners or joining Mission to DC, wearing the CBFANC “community hat” has affirmed my belief that one person can make a difference. Along the way, the most rewarding is making strong connections with fellow stakeholders who also care deeply for our home port’s success.
CBFANC Newsletter - March 2019 - Info Expeditor