Archive for October, 2006

U.S. Census Bureau Staff Update – Mr. Gerard J. Horner

Mr. Gerard J. Horner, the long time Chief of the Automated Export
System Branch, will be leaving the U.S. Census Bureau’s
Foreign Trade Division effective October 27, 2006 for a new position
with the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Office of Technology and
Evaluation. Many of you in the trade community may remember
Mr. Horner at various meetings, seminars and conferences passionately
promoting the Automated Export System.

Mr. Horner wishes to thank the industry for all your hard work,
commitment and support while participating in AES. Everyone’s
willingness to transition to a new technology and higher levels of
compliance has made the system a success. He leaves behind a
wonderful, hard-working and dedicated staff that he knows will
continue to provide the same excellent support that has been delivered
for years.

The new Chief of the Automated Export System Branch, effective
November 12, 2006, will be Ms. Wendy Peebles.