About Gary Kirshenbaum

Gary is a Vice President of Alper Services, an Alera Group company, and the Director of the Alper Global Trade Risk Management Division (AGT). Under his guidance, AGT provides companies the ability to strategically manage their commercial trade risk, both domestic and export, as well as mitigating political risk involving international business investments.

Risk Management Expertise and Background
Gary has 14 years of experience in trade credit insurance in addition to 11 years as a lender in the commercial finance business. He possesses a deep knowledge of how to minimize credit risk and maximize growth & banking relationships for Clients. Through this risk management expertise, Gary’s focus is protecting Clients’ money. Additionally, having owned and run a family business for 10 years, Gary understands the everyday struggles of cash flow and credit risk companies face related to Accounts Receivable.

Community & Industry Involvement
America-Israel Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Executive Committee, ‘90-’99
Posse Foundation, Advisory Board Member, ‘04-’14
North Shore Congregation, Committee Member, ’16-’19

Education
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1988
Imperial College of London, London, England, 1986