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Elizabeth Tu with her
Elizabeth Tu with her "critters.""
Elizabeth A. Tu
Elizabeth is an American born Chinese. She received her primary education in Taiwan and secondary and college education in the United States. She was the first Chinese Studies major to graduate from Wellesley College in 1976. Her bilingual and bicultural skills has been valuable professionally and personally both locally and abroad.

Elizabeth has offered her professional translation and interpreting skills and export / import trade experiences to local and national business organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Department of Commerce, World Trade Association, National Minority Suppliers Development Council, and Southern Ohio District Economic Council.

She has also actively volunteered in international NGOs and private non profit institutions. Among which the most rewarding work has been with the Cincinnati-Liuzhou Sister City Committee and Sister Cities International from whom she has won four international sister city awards; American Translators Association; and Wellesley College.

In 1982, E. Tu Associates, Inc. opened for business as a U.S. manufacturers' rep for the Pacific Rim region. Later, E. Tu diversified its product lines and expanded its markets to include Europe, meeting the demands of the international market for pet foods and pet care products. In the role of a commissioned broker and trade facilitator, E. Tu Associates, Inc has successfully found and sustained many ideal matches between American suppliers and foreign buyers.

David Weil with Fido, Pet Foods Brand Manager
David Weil with Fido, Pet Foods Brand Manager "
David Weil
David Weil is a graduate of Indiana University where he received degrees in East Asian Studies and East Asian Language and Literature. Mr. Weil spent six years in Taiwan studying and working; he is fluent in Chinese. Mr. Weil has been developing and managing export markets for over twenty years and also has extensive experience sourcing products both in the US and abroad. He is familiar with all phases of import and export logistics.

Sara Kaufman with Beeker, Treats & Toys Brand Manager
Sara Kaufman with Beeker, Treats & Toys Brand Manager"
Sara Kaufman
A graduate of Ohio University, Ms. Kaufman received a BA in International Relations. After graduation, Ms. Kaufman lived in China and Taiwan where she acquired a fluency in Chinese and an understanding of Chinese culture.

Upon joining E. Tu Associates in 1994, Ms. Kaufman¹s primary focus was on the development and management of our Southeast Asian markets. Building upon her success in those markets, Ms.Kaufman is now managing new business and brand development in markets around the world.

Ms. Kaufman is married and has two boys, Quint & Gabriel the family also includes Beeker, the Australian / Border Collie mix.