Louis Terdan

Louis Terdan has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Louis is currently working as a Business Development Manager at The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Prior to this role, they served as an Owner/Operator at Pita Pit USA for four years.

Before that, Louis had a long-term career at Fastenal, where they held several roles. Louis started as a Corporate Procurement in 2005 and later transitioned to International Business Development from 2007 to 2009. From 2009 to 2013, they worked as an Import Sales Account Manager, focusing on key account management and global sourcing. Louis then took on the role of Regional Import Sales Development, where they served as a liaison to Fastenal's sourcing office in Shanghai and created opportunities for 115 Fastenal stores in the Pacific Northwest. Lastly, from 2016 to 2018, they worked as an OEM Sales Reg. Mgr., providing OEM business development services in the Pacific Northwest, with a diverse range of manufacturing markets.

Throughout their career, Louis has demonstrated expertise in business development, account management, global sourcing, supply chain solutions, and procurement.

Louis Terdan attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Louis studied International Business and French during their time at the university. In 2004, they also participated in a short-term intensive language program at CLL Louvain-la-Neuve, focusing on French language studies.