Strategic Partners:
Debbie Strance
For more than 15 years, Debbie has worked with a diverse client list from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. She has spent extensive time traveling the globe and has a wealth of market research sales support, management, event planning, and trade show promotion experience.
Debbie is also an expert at building brand awareness for our USMEP clients through online social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and My Space.
Debbie has a BA in Communications from St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, and an MBA with an emphasis in Global Business.
Jane Hillhouse
Jane is president and creative director of Hillhouse Graphic Design, LLC., which recently celebrated 25 years as an award-winning graphic design studio. Jane’s work for nonprofits such as the International Storytelling Center and its Storytelling Magazine have won critical acclaim for the firm from The American Society of Association Executives and the National Clarion Award for Women in Publishing.
Jane was also awarded the American Advertising Federation's Silver Medal for Excellence in Advertising, AAF's highest individual honor.
Her print and packaging work for USMEP clients includes award-winning work for the Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce, The Ceylon Tea Company, and Sultan’s Halva products to name a few.
Stephen Newton
Steve creates online communications for USMEP clients that consistently deliver measurable results. Immersed in multimedia art and technology since 1993, Steve pioneered one of the first interactive development methodologies at the Ringling College of Art and Design.
In 1996, Steve started RAZAR Interactive, a full service interactive agency, where he attracted national clients like Serengeti Eyewear, Xerox, the American Red Cross and the University of Arizona.
He recently produced a 30-minute trade mission documentary as part of USMEP's 100% Tunisian Olive Oil campaign. The video, which debuted at the 2010 Summer Fancy Food Show, follows 21 international chefs, brokers, importers and gourmet retailers as they traveled more than 800 km throughout Tunisia visiting historic sites, experiencing the culture and cuisine as well as taking tours of olive oil producers and their olive tree plantations.