KROLL, MANAGING DIRECTOR | TRADE & CUSTOMS

James Grogan

James Grogan co-leads the Trade & Customs practice for Kroll, a dedicated team specializing in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), duty and tariff mitigation, U.S. customs compliance, and global trade function assessments. He advises small businesses, multinational corporations, and local government entities on regulatory and strategic trade matters. His FTZ work spans feasibility analyses, full federal and local implementation, customized training, inventory control and operational procedure development, government advocacy support, and compliance program design. He also partners with grantees and economic development groups to create targeted marketing strategies that expand FTZ utilization in their regions.

James is deeply engaged in the FTZ community through the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), where he has served on the Board of Directors since 2015 and as Chairman of the Board in 2025. He has chaired multiple committees and task forces and maintains strong relationships with operators/users, grantees, service providers, the FTZ Board, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In 2021, he co-founded the Texas Association of Foreign Trade Zones (TAFTZ) to strengthen regional education, collaboration and advocacy.

Beyond FTZs, James helps companies evaluate participation in CBP partnership programs such as CTPAT, ISA/CTPAT Trade Compliance, and other AEO-modeled programs, including designing testing processes and supporting periodic reviews. He also conducts global trade function assessments to evaluate organizational structure, personnel, procedures, and technology, identifying risks, savings opportunities, and alignment with leading practices.

James is a Licensed Customs Broker, Accredited Zones Specialist, and Certified Zones Specialist.

James Grogan

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