공고 • Jul 16
Tradewinds Universal Announces Appointment of Jeremy Woertink to Advisory Board Tradewinds Universal had appointed Jeremy Woertink to the Company’s Advisory Board, supporting its Financial Services Division and Management Group. Woertink would assist with development of a payment gateway application for the Financial Services Division. The application was intended to support digital transactions involving entertainers and venues through third-party payment providers. He would also advise Tradewinds Universal in evaluating potential acquisitions of technology companies, software, intellectual property, and digital assets that could strengthen the Company’s financial services and management operations. Woertink served as a senior programmer for Joystick.tv, an adult-focused creator livestreaming platform for gaming and interactive content. Joystick supported subscriptions, token-based purchases, creator earnings, and multiple payout methods. His work provided relevant experience with the technology and transaction infrastructure needed to connect creators, customers, content and payments at scale. A former United States Marine, Woertink brought experience in web application development, mobile applications, software architecture, Ruby, and JavaScript. He previously served as CTO and software developer of Namechk.com, where he rebuilt the platform to support nearly one million username search requests per day. He had also taught software development and programming. 공고 • Jun 04
Tradewinds Universal Announces Appointment of Alan Chang to Board of Directors Tradewinds Universal had formally appointed Alan Chang as a Director and member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Chang had served on the Company’s Advisory Board since September 2025. Mr. Chang is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Peppermint Hippo and the leader of TRWD’s Experiential Hospitality Division, which is focused on the adult nightlife sector. Mr. Chang founded Peppermint Hippo in 2018 and built it into one of the fastest-rising brands in adult nightlife, with 12-plus venues nationwide anchored by the only gentlemen’s club on the Las Vegas Strip. Central to Mr. Chang’s track record is a proven, repeatable turnaround model that acquires underperforming or non-operational venues and converts them into upscale, brand-consistent destinations — the operating discipline now driving TRWD’s expansion strategy. Over nearly two decades in the industry, he has developed deep expertise in multi-unit operations, acquisitions, and brand building, including a General Manager role within RCI Hospitality, a leading publicly traded operator in the nightlife and hospitality sector. He is also an active industry voice, recently appearing as a featured guest on the Dropping Bombs podcast with Brad Lea. 공고 • Sep 23
Tradewinds Universal Appoints Alan Chang to Its Board of Directors Tradewinds Universal Inc. announced the appointment of Alan Chang, CEO and founder of Peppermint Hippo, to its Board of Directors. Chang will serve as Director overseeing the Companys newly formed Adult Hospitality Division, including strategic expansion initiatives and the transaction between Tradewinds Universal and Peppermint Hippo. Chang has spent more than two decades in the nightlife and adult hospitality industry, with a track record of successfully turning around underperforming venues and transforming them into top-performing destinations. Before creating Peppermint Hippo, he held senior management and operational roles in nationally recognized nightclub and entertainment groups, where he built expertise in licensing, acquisitions, and brand strategy. In 2018, he founded Peppermint Hippo, which has since grown into one of the most dynamic entertainment chains in the country. Peppermint Hippo and its affiliated entities such as Las Toxcas have grown to 10 clubs nationwide, 8 proudly carrying the Hippo name. Each location delivers a signature blend of lavish design, elite entertainment, and unforgettable experiences setting it apart from anything else in the industry. Alan Changes appointment represents a transformative step for Tradewinds Universal as it advances its vision to consolidate and modernize the adult hospitality sector. His proven experience in scaling Peppermint Hippo into a national brand positions him to lead TRWDs Adult Hospitality Division with discipline, creativity, and a growth-oriented strategy that aligns with the Companys long-term objectives. The Company noted that Changes directorship is a natural progression toward his eventual transition into the role of CEO of Tradewinds Universal. This move represents the first in a series of planned board and executive appointments designed to strengthen leadership as TRWD executes its acquisition strategy.