Global Service and Trade Leadership

Our founder set the high standards
our company lives by.

Global Service and Trade was founded by James W. Gay in 1995 to support deployed personnel and operations around the world.

Jim enlisted in the United States Navy in 1982. His specialty was as a Nuclear Machinists Mate. After two years, he was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduating from there in 1989 with a BS in Chemistry.

He served as a commissioned officer aboard the Fast Frigate, USS Lang, then as Command and Control Officer on Amphibious Squadron Three and lastly as a chemistry instructor at the US Naval Academy Prep school. After reaching the rank of Lieutenant and 12 years in the Navy, Jim saw a need for a specialized company to support deployed personnel in the world’s hot spots. So in 1995, James resigned his commission and left the Navy for private business.

Global Service and Trade started modestly with it’s first contract supplying the United States Police Training Mission in Haiti in 1995. Jim has always been a “hands on” leader and has personally supervised operations in some of the most dangerous places on the planet, including Haiti, Liberia and recently Afghanistan. With determination and hard work, Jim built Global Service and Trade into the recognized leader in procurement and logistical support within a decade. The company now has satellite offices in California and Florida, as well as its corporate headquarters in Virginia and a complete police equipment supply retail store and warehouse in Texas. Global Service and Trade also maintains a complete base camp in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Jim spends his time traveling between his company locations and supervising operations. Jim is a contributor to the International Justice Mission who's mission is to free victims from slavery and oppression worldwide.