Tony Tiedemann
Founder and President

The founder and president of Tiedemann Globe, Incorporated, Anthony (Tony) Tiedemann, 41, has achieved remarkable success focusing on a niche (exporting used clothing abroad), while also diversifying his interests in several areas.

In the early 1990's, Tiedemann, at the time a recent graduate of Creighton University, began his career in the textile industry in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Since age 17, he had wanted to be an entrepreneur.

In his first job Tiedemann was responsible for 26 cutters in the wiping rag division, supervised the sales department and five ancillary staffers. After only 19 months Tiedemann's employers challenged him with additional responsibility. He transferred to Brownsville, Texas, and, in only seven months, he and a partner achieved a two-year goal to earn $70,000 a month in net profit for the company.

In short succession, Tiedemann became one of the founders of World Clothing Corporation, and quickly made the company one of the leading graders of the used clothing world.

Tiedemann sold his stake in World Clothing Corporation in 1997, but the company is still an industry leader today.

After moving to Arizona in 1998, he started Tiedemann Globe and continued to export used clothing to countries internationally.

Under his direction, his Phoenix-based company grew from a small operation with a few employees to a thriving multi-million dollar international business with almost 200 employees and additional operations in East Africa.

Experts in logistics and customer solutions, Tiedemann Globe has earned a reputation for having consistent production and quality, and a dependable team of loyal employees. This commitment to excellence enables Tiedemann Globe to schedule shipments in a timely manner to customers all over the world. Fittingly, Tiedemann Globe was named the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2008 Small Business Exporter of the Year for Arizona.

Tiedemann, who is multi-lingual, has traveled extensively over the last 17 years to cultivate business and build relationships; he’s been to 125 cities in 21 countries.

A strong believer in diversification, Tiedemann has started several successful subsidiary organizations under Tiedemann Globe’s corporate umbrella. They include Tiedemann’s Family Thrift in Tempe, Arizona, Tiedemann’s Industrial Supply (TIS) and the Clean Energy Foundation (CEF), his latest venture.

In 2006, Tiedemann opened Loved Ones Lost, a 501 (c)(3), Arizona non-profit organization, which was created to provide donations to select Veterans' organizations. Currently, Loved Ones Lost donates more than $30,000 annually.

Because of the generosity of Love Ones Lost Tiedemann was named a life member of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.

His mentors include Anthony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins and Dr. Stephen Covey. Tiedemann is one of only two certified Phoenix-based instructors in Silva Ultramind ESP System.

An 1991 alumnus of Creighton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and became a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, Tiedemann was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska.

His varied interests include baseball and martial arts. The founder of the Arizona Grinders Club Baseball teams (11U and 9U), he's been a student of Kenpo Karate since 2003.

Tiedemann, a Chandler resident since 1998, married Chris Johnson Tiedemann in 1997. Together, they have three boys (Nicholas, 10, Mitchell, 8, and Joshua, 6).

Amy Tiedemann  
Senior Vice President

In her role as Senior Vice President, Amy Tiedemann hires, trains, develops and sets up systems for mid-management employees. She also oversees the operations of Tiedemann’s Family Thrift & Vintage in Tempe, Tiedemann Globe Vintage, eBay, Tiedemann Industrial Supply (TIS) and the clothing collection department.

A Registered Nurse (RN),Tiedemann began her career with Tiedemann Globe in the corporate front office. She later gained valuable experience in the Vintage department (trendy, popular new and used clothing or garments 20 years or older). In 2006, she opened and established Tiedemann's Family Thrift & Vintage. She supervises the human resources department and is responsible for increasing sales in all areas.

Born in Omaha, NE, she lived in Chicago for five years before moving to Phoenix in 2003.

Tim Tiedemann 
Vice President, Infrastructure, Security, & Information Technology

Tim Tiedemann’s wide range of responsibilities at Tiedemann Globe include overseeing new system facilitation, current system enhancement and directing the development, implementation and administration of all information technology.

He defines and improves all system and network operations processes and implements localization or globalization of software. He also evaluates and identifies new technologies for implementation.

Tiedemann integrates software with existing systems, installs all new hardware, systems, and software for company networks. He performs troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations and associated systems, manages user accounts, permissions, e-mail, anti-virus, anti-spam and oversees software and network security.

Tiedemann draws on 21 years of manufacturing and employee relations experience with the Kellogg Company, a Fortune 500 company. Before joining Tiedemann Globe in 2006, he also took on the additional responsibility of Union Steward.

An avid hiker and runner, he has hiked seven of the 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado. He has run numerous 10k's, two half marathons and is currently training for a half-distance triathalon.

Aaron Ames
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Aaron Ames, Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for increasing warehouse production and efficiency, supervising safety rules, regulations and training employees.

Ames, who joined Tiedemann Globe in 2004, also manages the production equipment and six employees in the maintenance department.

Ames’ other duties include OSHA compliance, designing training programs and videos and automobile sales.

A native of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Ames graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S.E. degree in Industrial Engineering and a B.A. in Spanish.

Passionate about physical fitness and competing in long distance races and other fitness challenges, Ames is currently a MBA candidate for Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Jessica Rodriguez
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Rodriguez, who joined Tiedemann Globe in 2007, manages Tiedemann Globe’s accounting staff in Phoenix, Arizona and overseas.

Her responsibilities include overseeing the annual registrations for Tiedemann Globe, Tiedemann’s Family Thrift, and all charity and foundation work. She also establishes systems to ensure accurate accounting practices as the company expands.

Rodriguez completes quarterly financial statements, reconciles supplier and ledger accounts, works with vendors and is the company liaison to the accountant for all tax work. In addition, she is also tasked with automating, delegating, eliminating tasks and reducing company costs.

The Phoenix native has 10 years of professional experience in accounting. Rodriguez is currently completing her B.A. in accounting and will pursue her CPA designation in 2011.

She's been married to Cesar Rodriguez for eight years and together they have three children.

Brian Rodocker
Vice President, Sales and Purchasing

As Vice President, Sales and Purchasing, Rodocker is responsible for building relationships, finding new suppliers and export customers for Tiedemann Globe. He maintains positive relationships with current suppliers and export customers, acts as a broker and ensures customer and supplier accounts are current and also matches company production with client needs.

Rodocker, a native of Indianapolis, joined Tiedemann Globe in 1999. He earned a B.A. in French from Arizona State University. Multi-lingual, Rodocker speaks French and Spanish.

A culinary expert, he lives in Laveen with his wife, Cristina, and their three children.

Molly Hellman
Director, Vintage & Creative Designer

As Director, Vintage & Creative Designer, Hellman manages a staff of seven employees in the Vintage and eBay departments. Hellman oversees eBay sales, serves customers, and researches current fashion trends and market prices. She also creates designs for new and remade clothing.

Originally from Prescott, Arizona, Hellman earned a B.S. degree in elementary education from Arizona State University. Read about Molly in the Arizona Republic.

Erika Flores
Director, Phoenix Production & Quality

Erika Flores, Director, Phoenix Production, joined Tiedemann Globe in 1998 as one of its original employees. Flores supervises the entire warehouse, including more than 180 employees and two shifts.

Her primary responsibility is ensuring production and quality in all areas of the company, including drivers, balers and sorters.

Flores has been a resident of Phoenix for 18 years.

Bryan McGinnis
Director of Operations, Clean Energy Foundation

Bryan McGinnis, Director of Operations, Clean Energy Foundation (CEF), is in charge of technology development in developing countries. He's currently working to implement biogas, solar lighting, and water purification technologies in Africa.

In charge of providing low-cost energy and development solutions abroad, McGinnis seeks to reduce company costs and reduce pollution locally, by implementing different alternative energy technology including Natural gas, Hydrogen, Solar Electric and more.

McGinnis earned a Master’s of Science in Electrical Systems Technology with a concentration in Alternative Energy Technology from Arizona State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in University Studies from Brigham Young University Idaho, where he focused on chemistry.

Russ Christ
Director of Marketing & Communications

Russ Christ oversees all internal and external marketing and communications programs. Responsible for the development of Tiedemann Globe’s communications strategy, he manages marketing and communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s brand reputation. He manages the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of Tiedemann Globe and its leadership.

He is also responsible for Tiedemann Globe’s varied and integrated communications products and services, including electronic newsletters and print publications; online communications; media and public relations; and marketing.

A veteran communications executive, Christ has 17 years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, media relations, branding, and Web 2.0 platforms. Prior to joining Tiedemann Globe, Russ served in various management and executive positions for Hamilton College, Major League Baseball and the Arizona Golf Association. He also started a successful Phoenix-based public relations firm.

Christ earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Hamilton College (New York), and a Master’s degree from Ohio University.