John Clausen

John Clausen is an experienced professional specializing in international trade and consulting, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Area Representative and Senior Investigator at the Federal Maritime Commission since August 2018, Clausen previously held the position of Supervisory Import/Trade Specialist at U.S. Customs and Border Protection from August 2005 to August 2018, focusing on Free Trade Agreements and Customs Law, among other areas. Clausen's earlier roles include volunteer work in the Peace Corps, where responsibilities ranged from agriculture consulting to recruitment coordination, and service as a volunteer in Lesotho. Clausen holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the University of California, Davis, and has completed graduate coursework in Urban Planning and Development at the University of California, Berkeley.