Mike Snow
Executive Director
Michael S. Snow has been the Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 1999.

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Executive Director
Michael S. Snow has been the Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 1999.

European Director
David Venables, has a specialised background in hardwood, with a BSc in Timber Technology and more than 20 years experience in the international marketing of hardwood products.

Director - Africa, Middle East, India, Oceania
Roderick has been associated with AHEC since 1999. His is currently responsible for overseeing AHEC's programmes in Africa, the Middle East, India and Australasia from his base in Singapore.

Consultant to AHEC for Sustainability Issues
Rupert Oliver is an internationally recognised independent authority with 20 years experience on environmental issues related to the timber trade and forest management.

Consultant to AHEC for Lumber Grading
Bob has been working in the hardwood industry for over 30 years, 12 of which he served as the National Hardwood Lumber Association's Chief Inspector, and is extremely well known by the US hardwood sector.

Director: Southeast Asia & Greater China Office
Mr. John Chan joined the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) as Director of its Southeast Asia and Greater China Office when the regional office was established in Hong Kong in 1992.

Assistant Director of Compliance & Operation, Southeast Asia & Greater China Office
Sharon Shek joined the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in 2003.

A well-known international speaker, Criswell is based in Ohio and regularly travels the world speaking directly to architects and designers about US hardwoods. He is currently acting as a US hardwood adviser for several international hotel projects.