About Ashley

Owner, LCB, MBA, CCLS, CCS, CES

Hello. My name is Ashley Hildebrandt. I am passionate about trade compliance, find joy in helping others, and love a good challenge. I started ARH Trade Compliance LLC in 2022 after resigning from my corporate job and am thrilled to start this new journey.

The trade compliance world is constantly evolving and becoming an increasingly critical component of U.S. importers’ business. With new, hot trade topics popping up all the time and a heightened focus by the U.S. government, importers need help with trade compliance tasks and projects. This is where ARH Trade Compliance comes in. I have over 15 years combined experience in trade compliance, Customs brokerage, and logistics.

  • Experience

    HTS Classification

    AD/CVD

    FTZ

    Import Operations

    CTPAT

    Forced Labor

    Focused Assessment

    Prior Disclosure

    Customs Brokerage

    Logistics

    And More

    Most Recent Role: Trade Compliance Manager at Polaris Inc. (4+ years)

  • Certifications

    Licensed Customs Broker (CBP) since 2012

    Certified Classification Specialist (E2Open Global Trade Academy) since 2019

    Certified Customs Specialist (NCBFAA Educational Institute) since 2017

    Certified Export Specialist (NCBFAA Educational Institute) since 2017

  • Education

    MBA , UMN Carlson School of Management

    BA (International Management), Gustavus Adolphus College