About Us
Meet our Staff
Pioneer's staff is truly global, hailing from the U.S., Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.  Our Multi-lingual crew conducts business regularly in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German and several African languages.
Relationship-Oriented
Pioneer approaches each customer as a potential lifelong friend and business partner.  Our attention to individual needs and service details makes their business experience with our company very personable.  Our friends dine at our house, and we dine at theirs.
Africa Agency Network
In addition to traveling regularly overseas to visit our project sites, Pioneer has invested resources to develop staff on ground in Africa.  Pioneer representatives are able to provide personal after-sales service ranging from customs clearing and local parts delivery to project consulting.
Personalized Approach
Multi-cultural, multi-lingual staff allows us to cater to our customers' needs in a very personalized way.  Years of experience with the developing world has endowed us with a certain level of insight and patience in dealing with these challenging business
Michel
President: Michel D. Allen
Michel heads Pioneer's marketing and purchasing departments. His international experience extends over 15 years in the heavy equipment and shipping industries.

Michel's education includes a BBS from Florida International University and a MIBA from the University of South Carolina.  Traveling extensively to Africa and Latin America, he is fluent in English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

Suzette
Chief Financial Officer: Suzette Allen
Over the last 18 years Suzette has extensively worked in shipping logistics and international finance.

With a BSC degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica (1992) and an MBA from the Herriot Watt University, Edinburgh Business School, (2001), Suzette heads up Pioneer's international finance and shipping departments.

Jessica
Logistics Coordinator: Jessica Garces
Jessica supervises Pioneer's international logistics services including ocean freight and documentation such as Bills of Lading and U.S. customs clearance.

Jessica's has worked in the construction and shipping industries for the last 7 years.

Sama
Director of Operations - Nigeria: Sama Kalu Ekpenyong
Sama heads Pioneer's international office in Nigeria.  His experience spans over 7 years in the heavy equipment industry.  Sama's education includes a BBS from the University of Calabar.

Nicolas
International Business Development Manager: Nicolas Queniat
Nicolas supervises international sales with special focus on French speaking Africa clientele.  He travels frequently to Africa to meet with Pioneer customers and agents.

Nicolas graduated from the University of Lyon (France).  Native from France, Nicolas speaks English, French, Italian and German.  His sales background includes over 12 years experience in France & Italy.

Marilyn
Administrative Assistant: Marilyn Granger
Marilyn works in the Administrative Department.  She is a native of Guyana, South America.  Marilyn works under the supervision of the President and Chief Financial Officer.  Marilyn overseas and manages all office procedures and other tasks assigned by the President and Chief Financial Officer.

Marilyn's education includes an AS in Accounting and over 20 years of related work experience in the accounting, customer service, and administrative areas.