Our Story
Trans-Global Marketplace (TGM) is the commodity trading arm of Mid Atlantic Logistics Unlimited, Inc. (MALU). MALU was incorporated in Columbus, Ohio, USA in 2011, and TGM became a subsidiary in 2014.
Origins
MALU started as an over-the-road freight logistics brokerage company with a global vision. As clients' needs evolved, our experience helped us develop a commodity trading house. We transformed into a physical trading house when clients requested help sourcing commodities.
The Opportunity
In sourcing commodities, we recognized that African traders were largely absent from the global market due to funding and trust issues. We saw this as an opportunity to build our brand and create a bridge connecting global markets to the African marketplace.
Our Solution
MALU's officers built a system providing access to global markets. We implemented tools to address issues causing the vacuum:
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Serving as a conduit for African traders entering the global market.
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Adopting global standards for doing business.
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Addressing funding problems with an alternative business model.
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Integrating international experience with local insights to build transparency.
Our Reach
Our presence extends to the five regions of the African continent. We recruit agents with diverse backgrounds, including experience with manufacturers, refineries, and miners.
Our Strengths
Our agents possess strong negotiation skills, securing the best prices for any budget. MALU is known for creating a professional system free from fraud, corruption, and bribery.
About Us
We are a female minority-owned company with a presence across four continents. Our agents speak over 50 languages, enabling us to implement our business model effectively.
TGM Motto
We build relationships today that will last beyond tomorrow.
Meet the Team
The team is a highly dedicated team with several years of experience in various fields of operation.
President / Board ChairLady
Conta Howard
Ms. Howard comes with an expansive background in management through several entrepreneurial endeavors. As head of the Board of Directors, Ms. Howard governances is clear and purposeful.
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Chief Executive Officer, CEO
Wilma Kpohanu
Ms. Kpohanu is the visionary who takes calculated risks for the benefit of the company. Her quick wit and insights come from her experience of being CEO for over 15 years in the healthcare industry.
Chief Operations Officer, COO
Julie Rowland
Ms. Rowland’s background consists of consulting small businesses on how to reach their maximum potential. Her wealth management company was 8th in the state of Ohio for several years. After her retirement, she joined TGM as the Chief Operation Officer. Her strategic style of operation was essential in developing the company’s operational objectives. She was instrumental in implementing the vision and goals of the stock and stakeholders. Ms. Rowland's insights and experience were crucial in the formation of TGM’s operations which carry over to our global companies.
Chief Financial Officer, CFO
Glenda Irving
Ms. Irving’s expansive training and leadership in the US Military for over 30 years prepared her for the complexity of MALU/TGM operation. Her military training as a trainer and logistics manager allowed her the opportunity to work on the financial side of the logistics operations in her division. With that training, she managed the supply chain for the distribution of soldiers' uniforms nationwide. Some of her duties included budget development, monitoring financial transactions, and preparing financial reports. This experience and skill give Ms. Irving the strong accounting and analytical skills she needs to oversee the complexity of our domestic and global operations.
Director of African Affairs
Chief John Tambi
Chief Tambi experience extends to implementing and creating business strategies for our African Operations. His over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry allowed him to lend his skills to build relationships with the gold miners, farmers and refineries in Africa. Chief Tambi experience in the global commodities industry makes him the perfect fit to lead our African Operations.
Our Clients
