At Ferrier Trade, we’re passionate about making an impact.

Meet David

David Ferrier, Owner

David is a seasoned Trade Compliance professional with over 15 years of experience in international trade and export compliance management. His breadth of knowledge and experience comes from serving as the Global Trade Compliance Manager for a multinational manufacturing company, where he also led a team of international logistics coordinators supporting global operations.

Driven by a passion for solving problems and providing practical solutions, David is dedicated to serving both the U.S. Government marketplace and the private defense industrial base. His mission is to build close relationships, be a trusted partner in trade, and provide tailored procurement and export solutions to help his customers achieve their goals.

Known for his steady leadership and deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, David has built a career navigating the complexities of U.S. and international trade regulations. His leadership in trade compliance and international logistics reflects a commitment to compliance while simultaneously meeting the needs of his customers.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of Missouri. After college, he spent two years living abroad, where he helped multinational companies enhance their supply chain operations.

Outside the office, David enjoys an active lifestyle and values quality time with his wife and two young sons. He finds joy in boating, golfing, connecting with family and friends, and continuing to grow in his faith.

Ferrier Trade has deep knowledge of U.S. export law, international logistics, and defense contracting regulations.

FAQs

  • We help defense and aerospace customers obtain the critical parts and components needed to keep their systems operational. Our capabilities include end-to-end procurement, distribution, quality-vetted sourcing, and dependable logistics for government and industry buyers worldwide.

  • Procurement and sourcing: 

    • Aftermarket distribution and new business solutions to support government and private sector end-users around the world.

    • Procurement solutions and strategic sourcing of parts and components for a broad portfolio of defense and aerospace platforms.

    Global Trade Compliance:

    • Subject Matter Expert in ITAR and EAR compliance; ECCN and USML classification; Schedule B and HTSUS classification; Foreign Trade Regulations; OFAC; CBP; DFARS and FAR regulations.

    Global Logistics:

    • Strong relationships with C-TPAT logistics partners. End-to-end supply chain management for nationwide and international logistics coordination.

    • Over 15 years Global Trade Compliance industry experience supporting U.S. and allied defense operations.

    • Directly managed complex international logistics operations.

    • Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO). 

    • ITAR Empowered Official 22 CFR 120.67.

    • Dangerous Goods certified: 49 CFR DOT, IATA/ICAO, IMDG. 

    • Expertise in INCOTERMS 2020 and international shipping terms.

  • Our leadership at Ferrier Trade, LLC brings over 15 years of experience in managing Global Trade Compliance and international logistics. Responsibilities include ensuring ITAR and EAR compliance and supporting various Department of Defense and export-controlled projects, such as: 

    • NIST SP 800-171. CMMC Level 2.

    • OPNAVINST N9210.3 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (U-NNPI) (NOFORN).

    • Missile Defense Agency related projects.

    • Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, DD Form 2345, Joint Certification Program (JCP).

    • Provided compliance support for various defense projects related to launch vehicles and missiles, ground vehicles, naval vessels, aircraft, space applications, and more.

    • Executed over 185 BIS export licenses and over 20 DSP-5 ITAR licenses.