LEADERSHIP

Sandi began her career in International Business working in the banking industry processing letters of credit and foreign exchange. She quickly fell in love with the dynamics of international trade and was thrilled to expand her knowledge when she joined M.E. Dey in 1983 as an entry writer in the Brokerage Division. She went on to obtain her Customs Broker’s License in 1986 and her Certified Customs Specialist certificate several years later when the program was established.

In 1996, Sandi was named Executive Vice President with oversight of operations of all divisions. Along with President Robert Gardenier, the company expanded significantly over the following two decades with the addition of NVOCC and forwarding services, opening of their Long Beach office, and the development of a compliance division. Sandi’s international travels have included the Governor’s Trade Missions abroad with a focus on expanding relations with overseas partners who can assist in the growth of their freight forwarding network.

With Sandi’s leadership, M.E. Dey was named a “Future 50” company by MMAC, which recognizes the fastest growing companies in Wisconsin. During her tenure, M.E. Dey has been awarded two Presidential awards for excellence in U.S. exports; the President’s ‘E’ Award and President’s ‘E’ Star Award in 2021, and received the Governor’s ‘E’ award on three occasions in recognition of Export Excellence in service and education.

In 2019, she was named President and Managing Director of M.E. Dey & Co. and is currently responsible for strategic development. Sandi works closely with her executive team to continue development of enhanced services to remain a leader in the brokerage and forwarding industry. In an era of increased trade compliance enforcement and dynamic trade negotiations, Sandi embraces the opportunity to provide customers with relevant, timely information to stay current. She also consults with importers and exporters on the development of their supply chain and compliance programs to best meet their objectives.

Sandi received her BS in Business with honors from Cardinal Stritch University. She has been a participating member of the National Association of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders for over 35 years as well as the Chicago Brokers Association and the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association. She is active in the local trade community serving as a board member of the Madison Trade Association, an appointed member of the Wisconsin DOT’s Freight Advisory Committee, a frequent speaker at the Milwaukee World Trade Association and local universities, and is a co-host of the WisPolitics.com podcast, “Talking Trade.”

Specialties: Trade Regulations, Supply Chain Logistics, Consulting and Compliance