Stephen Kaczor

Stephen is a Seattle-based writer, entrepreneur, and consultant. He currently operates Changes In Latitude, a travel company focused on Latin America. In 2002 he co-founded a thriving investment firm in Edmonds, WA.

Stephen founded International Market Resources when Nafta was enacted to introduce "Mangos to Anglos" . He was instrumental in forming the National Mango Board in cooperation with The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas in 2001. He has also served as Chairman of the Border Region Business Incubator and as Associate Professor at Western International University.

Stephen blogs about Latin America as "Mango Steve". When not leading tours or consulting in his favorite part of the world, he writes freelance for Suite101.com, produce journals and travel publications.

The focus of Stephen's consulting is strategic market development, research & management. In addition to consulting and writing, he is passionate about Latin American culture, travel, and sustainable agriculture.