About Us

James Allard - Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Allard has long had a passion and interest in Japanese culture and business. Mr. Allard did his undergraduate studies at Columbia University, graduating in 1988. He also has a law degree (J.D.) from Georgetown University (1992) and an MBA from Columbia University (1997). Mr. Allard has lived in Japan for intensive study of business and legal Japanese. Prior to founding Pacarc, Mr. Allard practiced corporate and international trade law and later served as the Senior Business Manager for Worldwide Operations at Microsoft.

Steve Rosen - President

Mr. Rosen's enthusiasm for extraordinary products, their development, and the marketing behind their success has been the primary driver behind his professional career. After completing his undergraduate work at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California, in 1988, he returned to his hometown of Seattle in 1990 to attend the University of Washington's Film Program. After completion, he launched Breakaway Productions in order to Produce and Direct feature length and corporate films. In 1997 Mr. Rosen became Vice President of Production for go2net, inc., where he oversaw the front-end development of the company's numerous websites.

George Christothoulou - Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Christothoulou brings years of business development experience along with personnel operations management expertise to Pacarc.  Mr. Christothoulou received his bachelor’s degree in economics with an emphasis in finance and international trade from the University of Washington.  Prior to founding Pacarc, Mr. Christothoulou helped to establish the finance department of WorldStream Communications where he later served as the head of business development and strategic alliances.  Mr. Christothoulou currently manages sales for Pacarc as well as develops new business partnership opportunities.