Channel Architect LLC, a global trade and investment advisory headed by retired foreign commercial service officer Tom Hanson. While serving with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service in Romania, Canada, and Brazil, Tom formed and led channel partner searches for U.S. exporters and organized and spoke at regional, industry specific commercial programs.

Now based in Santa Barbara, California Tom creates opportunities for industry and government clients to invest in U.S. communities through strategic acquisitions and joint ventures that create jobs and strengthen local economies.

Channel Architect LLC advises its local and national government clients on how to win and retain foreign investors in their jurisdictions, and advocates in-person with government ministry and military leaders for those clients seeking government purchase tenders. Channel Architect ensures on-the-ground market coverage in several markets outside of the United States through strategic partnerships with trusted advisors. The firm builds scalable channel strategies for expert providers of emerging technologies that ensure food, water, and energy security. His work covers in transportation, defense, and energy sectors.