Richard Paullin

Richard Paullin has extensive experience in international trade and export, serving as the Executive Director of the International Trade Association of Greater Chicago since February 1994. Currently, Richard holds the position of Chairman Emeritus at the Illinois District Export Council and has been the Executive Director of the Livestock Exporters Association of the U.S.A. since May 2016. Previous roles include Chairman of the Illinois District Export Council and Chief Operating Officer of the Illinois Global Partnership. Richard has also held positions with the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Special Advisor on Manufacturing and as a member of the Adjunct Faculty at Oakton Community College. Richard earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Denver.