San Antonio, Texas – May 20, 2025 – Gravick Group announces the appointment of Bob Parker and Jose Uribe as Executive Advisors of International Trade.

Bob Parker has over three decades in government operations, including as Chief Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Prior to retiring from CBP, Mr. Parker held the position of Deputy Director of Customs Trade Partners Against Terrorism (CTPAT) at CBP Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Jose Uribe possesses more than forty years of experience in government and business. After retiring from leadership positions in the United States Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Uribe became a Trade Consultant specializing in Mexican Border Trade and Customs Trade and Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) issues.

Mr. Parker and Mr. Uribe will work in tandem with the executive team at Gravick Group, focusing on supply chain traceability, scalable technology, and secure corridors in high-risk environments.

President James T. Kniestedt stated, “Mr. Parker and Mr. Uribe have a wealth of knowledge and invaluable experience with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican customs officials. Despite the excessive interference in supply chain channels, Gravick Group clients can feel confident that Mr. Uribe’s and Mr. Parker’s depth of knowledge will ensure supply chain safety.”

Gravick Group is an international supply chain security consulting and management company. The company’s mission is to provide traceable and transparent strategies for corporations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada so that products arrive whole and ahead of the competition.

If you would like more information about this topic, please email:

Karen Potter: karen@gravick.com