Our Team

Dirk Totten is a decorated Army officer who earned a Purple Heart, a Presidential Unit Citation and Army Commendation medal for his service during multiple combat tours.  Dirk also has a degree in geospatial physics from Wright State University and a  Following his combat tours, Dirk served as an aide in the White House consulting on national security issues.   Dirk left government service to serve as Executive Vice President at Gulfstream before moving on to become one of the founders of  Global Commodities.  Dirk is an expert in government relations, security affairs, and international transactions.   Dirk can be reached at DirkT@gblcommodities.com

Bill is the entrepreneurial maverick of Global Commodities.  He runs the company's Istanbul office and commands an impressive network of foreign contacts who ensure Global Commodities accomplishes its mission for its clients with cost efficiency and speed.  Before becoming an expat, Bill provided materials and equipment to the Army Special Operations program in Fayetteville, NC.      Bill can be reached at Williammathes@gblcommodities.com  

Bill is a former Naval officer who previously worked as an attorney.  Following his tenure in the Navy, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of a billion-dollar government contracting firm.  Specializing in complex commercial transactions, Bill brings a business acumen to Global Commodities which enhances the company's capabilities and success.   Bill can be reached at BillM@gblcommodities.com