Professor Thomas A. Cook is the Managing Director of Blue Tiger International, a premier international business consulting company on supply chain management, purchasing, global trade, trade compliance, and logistics. Previously, he was the CEO at American River International Ltd, which specialized in the time-sensitive and unique handling needs of the broadcast, communications, and high-tech industries for over 16 years. Companies such as United, Bexel, NBC, Duke City, and NMT have utilized their services to move freight both domestically and internationally.

Thomas has authored over 19 books on Global Trade. He has both an undergraduate and MBA in International Transportation from SUNY Maritime College and is a retired Naval and Merchant Marine Officer.