September Luncheon 9-12-25

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Join the Los Angeles Air Cargo Association for a special luncheon on Friday, September 12th, featuring an exclusive Washington perspective from none other than Brandon Fried, the Executive Director of the U.S. Airforwarders Association. Brandon is flying in to deliver a presentation that promises to be more than just informative—it will be a candid, insightful, and entertaining look at the latest developments shaping our industry. He'll share his view from the front lines in Washington on AfA's active Capitol Hill agenda, the latest policy developments at TSA, CBP, and DOT, and how our advocacy is working to improve the air cargo supply chain for everyone. This is a can't-miss opportunity to get a direct line on the issues that matter most to your business, and we guarantee you'll leave better informed and thoroughly entertained.

Brandon Fried, executive director of the Airforwarders Association is one of the country’s leading experts on air freight and cargo security.  With more than 38 years of experience, Brandon represents the industry and the association by serving on several Federal Advisory Committees including: The TSA Aviation Security Advisory Committee, The U.S. Department of Commerce Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, and the CBP Commercial Operations Advisory Committee.     

While still a forwarder, Brandon joined the Airforwarders Association and was soon elected Chairperson in 2001.  He served two consecutive terms as Chair and remained an active member of the Board of Directors. In 2005, he sold his forwarding company and was appointed Executive Director of the Association.

• He also represents forwarder interests as Chair of the advisory Board of Cargo Network Services, an IATA company.
• In Washington, Brandon is the public face of the Airforwarders Association testifying in Congress, working with the Department of Homeland Security, and frequently appearing in national media including CNN, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Marketwatch and the New York Times. 

A graduate of Syracuse University, Brandon holds a master's degree in business administration and lives in Chevy Chase, Md. with his wife Kim and two children, Evan and Jordan.