About Us
Cindy Thyfault - President
Cindy Thyfault has over 20 years business experience in development, management and funding of agricultural value-added manufacturing projects, bioenergy projects, residential and industrial construction, building products, and consumer goods.
She organized Westar Trade Resources in 1994 to develop new businesses, both domestically and internationally, and provide consulting services to companies from start-up through expansion. She has assisted companies with obtaining over $37 million in grants, including a $33 million DOE award to Alico, Inc, of LaBelle Florida for a cellulosic ethanol plant. She also has assisted her clients to obtain millions in financing through the use of USDA loan guarantees.
Edward Parrish Whitaker IV - Vice President
Edward Parrish Whitaker IV managed over $286 million dollars working for Morgan Stanley for 5 years, winning the National Sales Director Award. Parrish left Morgan Stanley to pursue his interest in both commercial and residential real estate, buying and selling over 40 properties. In 2004 Parrish built a mortgage company, real estate company and an escrow company. His business grew to doing business in all 50 states with 55 employees in less than 3 years.
Laina Rose - Sales and Marketing
Laina Rose has worked in marketing and creative industries for the past 9 years. Working in the television, film and marketing industries from creation to production.
Monica Budahelyi - Executive Assistant
As a corporate and executive flight attendant she developed and maintained confidential client profiles and provided Executive Level support with administrative, travel, purchasing, catering and personal needs, tending to every detail.