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| After a long career at SFPA, Hingle joined Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) in 1996. He currently heads the organization’s $11 million promotional campaign. SUSTA has a full-time staff of 12, and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. SUSTA operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. | | After a long career at SFPA, Hingle joined Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) in 1996. He currently heads the organization’s $11 million promotional campaign. SUSTA has a full-time staff of 12, and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. SUSTA operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. |
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| + | Jerry Hingle has been a member of several committees throughout his career. For four years, he served on the U.S Department of Commerce Industry Trade Advisory Committee for forest products. The Industry Trade Advisory Committee is established by the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative (the USTR). As an appointee, Jerry Hingle provided detailed policy and technical advice and recommendations to the Secretary and the USTR regarding trade barriers, trade agreements, and implementation of existing trade agreements. |
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| + | Jerry Hingle is also a member of the Louisiana District Export Council, since 2008. Appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, Hingle advises local companies on export issues and international market development. In addition, Hingle works to identify potential exports and mentor small and medium size companies who are new to exporting. He has recently been reappointed on a second, four-year term on the Council. |
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| + | Apart from being a member of the Louisiana District Export Council, Hingle also serves on the U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC). He was appointed in 2008. Specifically, Hingle serves on the committee for trade in processed foods. As an appointee, Jerry Hingle advises the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S Trade Representative on matters of negotiating and bargaining on trade. After finishing a term on the committee, Hingle was reappointed to ATAC on September 21st, 2011. |
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| + | “The ATACs give American business interests direct and real-time input on foreign trade policy decisions, and with worldwide demand for food and agriculture projected to rise sharply over the coming decades, it’s critical for us to be at the table to ensure that local exporters get a part of this growth,” said Hingle in a press release. |
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| + | '''Life in New Orleans''' |
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| + | Hingle’s involvement in Louisiana exports has been constant throughout his career, and in January of 2011 Hingle assured southern exporters of a growing market for Louisiana. |
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| + | “Demand for Louisiana food and agricultural products is rising around the world, for commodities such as rice and soybeans as well as high-value products such as spices and hot sauces. Consumers around the world love our food and cuisine, and we're encouraged to see many Louisiana companies cashing in on this growing demand aided by the competitive dollar," says Hingle in an article for The Times-Picayune . |
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| + | Apart from local export efforts, Jerry Hingle serves on Loyola University’s Executive Mentor program as well. As an executive mentor, Hingle provides guidance to Loyola students on matters such as career paths and business skills. |
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| + | He currently resides in New Orleans with his wife, Mary, and son, Nicholas. On June 12th 2010, Hingle’s 1880s-era Queen Anne home was featured on Nola.com in the Home and Garden section. Their home was recognized as having a rich history which the Hingle family took into consideration before purchasing the house. The house was said to be owned by the Algiers Methodist Church from about 1918 until the early 1940s. |
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