Ambassador Allen F. Johnson

Allen Johnson founded Allen F. Johnson and Associates in 2005 to promote international trade, build alliances – locally, regionally, globally – and find solutions that create opportunities for clients in international commerce. As president and chief executive officer, he directs the firm’s work on policy consulting, business consulting, provision of commercial services, and product trading...

Sharon Sheffield Sydow
After nearly 20 years in government, international consulting, and politics, Ms. Sharon Sydow was named Vice President with Allen F. Johnson & Associates, LLC in January 2006.  Ms. Sydow’s position with the firm draws upon her diverse work...

Jason Hafemeister
Mr. Jason Hafemeister was named Vice President with Allen F. Johnson & Associates, LLC in February 2007.  Mr. Hafemeister’s position with the firm draws upon his diverse work and academic experiences to cover a wide range of areas, including developing global business and marketing strategies, providing management services...

Richard D. White
Richard D. White joined Allen F. Johnson (AFJ) & Associates as the Director of Regulatory Affairs in February 2006, bringing nearly 40 years experience of U.S. government and military service to the firm.  He brings extensive experience in the implementation and operation of the World Trade Organization’s...

Andrée Houde  
Andrée Houde was named Director of Canadian and French-Emerging Markets with Allen F. Johnson & Associates, LLC in May 2007. Drawing on nearly 20 years in the Canadian government in areas such as agriculture, international trade, finance, as well as tax and social policy issues, Ms. Houde’s broad experience and extensive international...

José Carlos Sarmiento
In June 2006, Jose Carlos (“Charlie”) Sarmiento joined Allen F. Johnson (AFJ) & Associates as Regional Manager.  In this role he is working with Ambassador Johnson and the rest of the AFJ team to service AFJ clients and customers in the region and identify business opportunities...

Adriana María Ríos  
Adriana María Ríos joined Allen F. Johnson (AFJ) & Associates as Marketing and Business Development Manager in September 2007. In this role, Adriana is responsible for developing marketing strategies for AFJ’s products and services and for identifying new business opportunities for AFJ and its partners. She works closely with Ambassador Johnson and the rest of the AFJ team to accelerate AFJ and its clients’ growth and increase their visibility in the marketplace...