Gary Mendell
Gary helps growing companies innovate, see things from new perspectives, understand markets and competition, motivate employees, tackle challenges and make strategic plans. A 1976 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Gary held diverse international trade positions before founding Meridian Finance Group in 1993. He grew Meridian into a leading trade finance resource for U.S. exporters before selling the company in 2020. Now Gary mentors small and growing businesses in a wide range of industries: manufacturers, distributors, exporters/importers, tech firms, service providers, etc. While more knowledgeable in some fields than others, what he learned in his career applies across many sectors.