Charles Boyanton, who teaches this session, is Director Emeritus of the Georgia SBDC International Trade Center. Prior to joining the SBDC, Mr. Boyanton held the position of trade finance officer with banks in Tennessee and Alabama and more recently served as regional international trade officer for the Small Business Administration's southeastern region. Mr. Boyanton is active in many of the state's trade and international groups and has assisted in editing a number of SBA trade publications concerning export finance. He frequently serves with committees to suggest policy and procedures for the agency's export finance programs. He speaks German fluently.