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James M. Black III
President, CEO

James M. Black III has extensive knowledge in the areas of foreign trade and distribution management. As an executive for Firestone International, and later as President of US-VEN International, he gained extensive knowledge in the exportation of products around the world. In addition, Mr. Black has simultaneously led Poppe Automotive (the parent company of Capitol Automotive), through over two decades of continuous growth. His business philosophy has earned him the respect of customers and associates around the globe, leading Mr. Black into a continuum of success.

1978 – Present Poppe Automotive Warehouse, INC.
President, CEO
San Antonio, Texas

1971 – 1995 US-VEN International Exporting Corporation
President, CEO
San Antonio, Texas – Caracas, Venezuela

Products: Off the highway/Heavy equipment tires
Oil field equipment
Automotive parts

Regions: Mexico
Central America
South America
Caribbean
Middle East
Asia

1966 – 1970 Firestone International
Sales Director, South America
Caracas, Venezuela

1965 –1966 Firestone International
Assistant Export Sales Manager, Far-East
Akron, Ohio

Education
1961 – 1965 B.S. Economics – St. Mary’s University
San Antonio, Texas

Professional Memberships
AAAD – Product Committee
AWDA

Languages
Spanish
English


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