Senior Principal Trade Specialist

Jim Fox

the vision

from the beginning

Jack and Bailey founded Aegis with broad focus on the U.S. defense industrial base. They quickly discovered that within that larger category, there was a neglected niche: small and mid-sized businesses in the commercial space industry. They seized the opportunity to serve these businesses with their acumen in export controls, government contracting, and international business transactions. They fell in love with the industry and began recruiting other professionals to complement their skill set. Aegis is now growing day-by-day and has become the go-to law firm for the U.S. commercial space industry.

Overview And Experience

Jim has a diverse background with over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked different roles including business development, supply chain, and trade controls. Prior to joining Aegis, Jim was the Manager of Trade Controls and Empowered Official for major Aerospace companies. There, he was responsible for setting corporate polices and procedures, creating work instructions, auditing, and training. Jim has extensive experience in drafting all types of export licenses and agreements. He has conducted numerous internal investigations, prepared voluntary disclosures, and implemented corrective actions. Jim has also served as a Special Security Officer liaison in a matter with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Jim received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Master in Business Administration, from Niagara University. He also received a Master of Science in Regulatory Trade Compliance, from Dunlap Stone University. Jim is also a Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO®) and a Certified International Trade Educator (CITE®)

Jim is a member of the Society for International Affairs (SIA), and the International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA). He is a past speaker at trade compliance events. Jim is also an Adjunct Professor for Dunlap Stone University where he mentors students on trade regulations, ITAR, EAR, licenses/agreements, exemptions/exceptions, Free Trade Agreements, and other topics. He currently resides in New York with his wife and two daughters.