February 14, 2022 Group Watch: Commerce Dept. Taps Christina Stimson to Lead International Trade Efforts
The Alabama Commerce Department announced that Christina Stimpson, an international business professional with experience in export promotion, foreign direct investment strategy and business recruitment, will take the helm of the department’s Office of International Trade. Stimpson comes to Commerce from the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce, where she worked in high-ranking international trade and economic development roles. She was with the Mobile Chamber for 13 years, most recently serving as director of economic development, beginning in December 2020. Stimpson is a graduate of Auburn University and completed the basic economic development course at Georgia Institute of Technology. She serves on the boards of Global USA at the University of South Alabama, the Japan American Society of Alabama, the Alabama World Trade Association and the Alabama District Export Council. She starts her new role February 16.
