About Us

Meet Our Team

Meet the People Fighting for Your Money

George Merling

Chief Executive Officer

George Merling is a Baltimore-born entrepreneur with a lifetime of business acumen that few can match. At 85, he brings a rare combination of strategic vision, hard-won market instincts, and an unshakable belief in the power of small business. George has built and led companies across multiple industries, and his ability to identify opportunity where others see complexity is the foundation on which Tariff Refund Partners was built. His leadership ensures that every client relationship is grounded in integrity, results, and long-term value.

Linda Mullins

Vice President

Linda Mullins is a Licensed Customs Broker with over 54 years of experience in the maritime and international trade industry. She spent the majority of her career with John S. Connor, Inc. and John Steer Co., Inc., rising to Vice President of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic Region. A trailblazer in her field, Linda was the first woman to serve as President of the Baltimore Customhouse Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association, holding the position for two consecutive terms. Her deep expertise in customs compliance and importer advocacy makes her an invaluable asset to every client we serve.

Angela Alvarez

Chief Strategy Officer

Angela Alvarez is Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer of Tariff Refund Partners, LLC, bringing a powerful combination of information technology expertise and advanced AI literacy to every client engagement. With a sharp ability to identify patterns, decode complex regulatory processes, and build operational systems from the ground up, Angela is the engine behind how the company delivers results at scale. She has a proven track record of cutting through bureaucratic red tape and translating intricate government processes into clear, actionable strategies. Her work ensures that every client’s claim moves forward with speed, precision, and zero gaps.

Your Trusted Partner With 54 Years of Customs Expertise

Trusted Partnership

Linda Mullins brings over five decades of frontline customs brokerage experience, ensuring every client's refund claim is handled with precision and compliance.

At Tariff Refund Partners, LLC, we understand that navigating U.S. Customs and recovering overpaid import duties is a complex, time-sensitive process. Our mission is simple: to help U.S. importers reclaim the capital they are owed quickly and efficiently, without the bureaucratic delays of government processing. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative financial solutions, offering our clients the option to receive an immediate 20% cash advance on their anticipated refunds. When you partner with us, you are not just hiring a service—you are gaining an advocate with decades of frontline experience in international trade and customs compliance.