Selena is a Senior Account Manager in Avalon’s Los Angeles Western Division. Selena joined Avalon in 2006 as an Account Manager specializing in Surety Customs Bonds. Her expertise and working with Customs Brokers and Importers lead to her promotion in 2015 to a Senior Account Manager. In her capacity as a Senior Account Manager, Selena has developed expert knowledge of U.S. Customs Bonds as well as other bonds by U.S. government agencies. She acts as a pre-underwriter for risks within her designated underwriting authority and assists with bond audits and claims.
By working closely with Customs and Border Protection and issuing Customs bonds, Selena has gained a broad knowledge of the import process and governing laws. Selena also works with several other government agencies such as the Federal Maritime Commission, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food and Drug Department, Department of Transportation, and the Surface Deployment Distribution Command to name a few.
Selena is active in industry associations and regularly attends events and webinar for LACBFFA, WIT, FTA and LA Air Cargo Association. She is in the process of obtaining her NEI Customs Certified Specialist (CCS) designation to further enhance her bond and import knowledge.
Selena loves to spend time with her family, she has a 20-year-old daughter attending CSULA and a 5-year-old who keeps her on her toes!
