Hugh Tapson

Holding a BBA degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, Hugh has successfully completed various internal and external management training programs and has worked his way up the ladder over the past 24 years in various organizations.

Hugh has held positions as Director of Sales and Operations, Regional Procurement and Logistics Manager, Human Resources Training and Development Manager in large listed corporate retail and wholesale companies, namely: EDCON Pty Ltd., DAWN Manufacturing & Distribution Pty Ltd. "Wholesale Hardware Distributors", Metro Cash and Carry Wholesale Pty Ltd., and Techtronic Industries Pty Ltd.

Hugh grew up in Kwazulu Natal-Amanzimtoti and moved to Johannesburg, South Africa in the late seventies. He played rugby until the age of 34. He was selected to attend provincial (state) tryouts and received Honors (Letter) for rugby in 1982. Hugh moved to the USA in 2011. For fun, Hugh enjoys fishing, camping, hiking, and is an avid ice hockey supporter.