Gateway Partners International is a 501©3 corporation that has a Board of Directors who are business professionals with years of experience in many different fields.

J. Martin Cope – Chairman
Jacob Martin “Marty” Cope graduated from Clemson University in 1973 with a B.S. Degree in Building Science.  After working as a project manager in the construction industry for 8 years Marty founded J.M. Cope Construction Company in Rock Hill, S.C.   J.M. Cope Construction Company is licensed and has completed several construction projects in both North and South Carolina.  Cope Construction has developed several niches in the construction industry such as medical, financial and light industrial construction.  Marty has served as a volunteer in many different areas such as Chairman of the Board of the Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce and on the local board of the American Red Cross.

Don Riley – Vice-Chairman
After earning a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree Don went on to receive an MBA from Xavier University.  Over past thirty years Don has held positions in virtually all areas of manufacturing with companies such as General Motors, Avon, Ragu, Maybelline, Carson Products, and  L’Oreal.  Don also has manufacturing experience in Asia.  He is currently Vice President of Operations for Pacific World Corporation and is responsible for all supply chain activities including sourcing products from Asia.

Jim Pierce – Secretary/Treasurer
Jim graduated form the University of Kentucky with a BA in Business.  After working for Price Waterhouse & Co. for seven years Jim started his own company as a Certified Public Accountant.  Jim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and has 39 years of experience in accounting practices.

Mike Donovan – Executive Director
Mike has over thirty years of experience in manufacturing business.  He is currently retired from the John Deere Corporation.  Mike has held managerial positions at John Deere facilities in the United States, as well as Chihuahua Mexico. He also has experience in international business processes.

Charles Jenkins - Field Director
Charles has a background in sales and marketing. He has twenty-eight years of international experience in community development, education, and partnership development in South America, Pacific Islands, and Asia.