Our Team Is Your Team

Our people have the vision, drive and commitment that powers our clients’ growth in Mexico. We are here not just to help you enter Mexico’s market, but to walk alongside you as you navigate the complexities and opportunities this country offers. Together, we overcome challenges, we build solutions, and we celebrate successes.

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Entrada partners

Meet the Leaders Committed to your Journey

Our leadership team comprises 2 partners and 3 executive level members. With decades of combined experience in supporting manufacturers in Mexico, we are dedicated to growth of the Entrada campuses and the day-to-day needs of our clients.

Paul M. Karon

Founder, Principal, President

Douglas L. Donahue

Principal and VP of Business Development

Your Goals Are Our Goals

At the heart of your business’s success in Mexico is a visionary leadership team that views every client relationship as a true partnership.

When You Thrive, We Thrive

As a leadership team, we are unapologetically fixated on promoting prosperity and opportunities for our clients and their employees who occupy our 2 manufacturing locations. This isn’t just a service - we see it as a mutual venture where growth is shared.

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Integrated & holistic leadership

Behind the scenes we review, resolve, and plan for your needs as a modern day global manufacturing business owner.

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Proactive, not reactive

We’re working day and night to enhance our clients’ operating environment on our campuses.

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Consistent & immediate response

When challenges arise, our clients benefit from our speed and unified approach.

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Servicing Our Clients Every Single Day, Every Single Hour

Entrada Group has built and nurtured a Shared Services team of Mexico experts, who all play a vital role in making sure you succeed by handling all:

Your non-production-related in-country responsibilities
Your compliance obligations with the Mexican government

So that you have the freedom to prioritize quality production for the North American market.

Individual expertise & experience

Collective management & implementation

Collaborative solutions

Constant innovation and growth for all stakeholders

No person or department works in isolation at Entrada Group. Every department head brings their expertise and skill set to multiple weekly sessions with the Leadership Team so that your business benefits from the power of our collaboration.

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Who are the people you’ll work with and what do they do to help you succeed?

Piggyback on our experienced and qualified team to save you time, expense and heartache every step of the way as you use Mexico to grow your business. We're here to ensure your focus stays on what matters most to you while we handle the rest. Together, we'll navigate the complexities, celebrate the milestones, and achieve lasting growth.

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International Trade & Logistics

Our team ensures smooth and cost-effective logistics across all Mexican border points. Our historical relationship with border control means no unnecessary tariffs. We take care of your paperwork, and secure every penny owed to you in VAT reimbursement.

Entrada’s dedicated Trade & Compliance handles everything for us end-to-end, as far as import/export, Customs, getting raw materials in from Asia and finished product out to US consumers. We don’t have to invest time and resources on that, which give us more time to focus on strategic priorities and quality production.

Scott Forstel

President, Axiom

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Facilities & Security

This team covers construction, infrastructure, and visitor appeal. By maintaining certified security standards onsite, fewer than 1% of trucks from the Entrada campuses are stopped for inspection at the US border. Services include employee safety, equipment protection, cleaning, and pest control.

Entrada makes it easy for a mid-size manufacturer like Lumitex to enter Mexico. They take care of the local details – permits, paperwork, logistics, personnel, etc. – leaving us to focus on what we do well: innovate and produce.

Peter Broer

President, Lumitex

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Environmental, Health & Safety

Our clients don’t get caught out by the ever-changing EH&S regulations in Mexico. They don’t get bogged down in the endless auditing either. Entrada’s EH&S team does it all for them.

In automotive, it's a very short time to market, It's very important that the lines keep running, because it costs a lot if you would have the line stopped. You see a higher emphasis on this than ten years ago. We work side by side with Entrada’s EH&S department to accomplish this

Stijn Goeminne

CEO, Premium Sound Solutions

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Human Resources

This team builds bridges between you, your Mexican operations management, and your motivated workforce. They will source your staffing needs from the moment you arrive and throughout your journey in Mexico as your operations grow.

We knew that as a small manufacturer you have to add more value than your competitor to survive. “That said, we also knew that, as a small company, this had to work. We were making another big investment [in Mexico] and couldn’t afford to take big risks.” Entrada’s long tenure in the Fresnillo community was a big advantage in staffing the new seat manufacturing operation.

Nick Coulter

Operations Manager for Seat King

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Finance & Tax

Behind the scenes, this exceptionally qualified and experienced team liaise with external finance and tax officials to make sure that your obligations to the Mexican government are always fulfilled, no matter how frequently they change.

Once again, Entrada Group's expertise came into play. Entrada worked hand in hand with PSS to develop a local invoicing program that met (our Mexican clients) approval and enabled PSS to win the business.