Richardson is AZ head of Commercial Services

The U.S. Commercial Service announced that Kristian Richardson was appointed as director of operations in Arizona.

He succeeds Eric Nielsen, now responsible for the agencyโ€™s Southwest operations.

Richardson will manage a team of trade specialists in Phoenix and Tucson, coordinate partner and congressional relations, serve as executive secretary of the Arizona District Export Council and create programs designed to increase Arizonaโ€™s worldwide exports.

He joined the Commercial Service 10 years ago, and before that counseled veterans at the University of Arizona as part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

He also served six years in the Army and is a graduate of the UA and Arizona State University.

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