Management & Staff

Message from the CEDA Executive Director

Welcome to The Marianas, USA. Investment opportunities await you in The Marianas on the beautiful islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota (STAR). The Marianas is the STAR of the United States in the Asia Indo Pacific.

As a Commonwealth of the United States, The Marianas is a prime destination for US investment in the Asia Indo Pacific. Strategically positioned just hours away from several major markets in the region, The Marianas is ready to cater to your US investment interests. The Commonwealth Economic Development Authority (CEDA) will be your partner in establishing your investment in The Marianas.

The Marianas is made up of 14 beautiful islands with the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota being the main areas of investment. The Marianas’s other islands present opportunities for eco-tourism, research, world-class diving, etc.

There are many advantages to investing in The Marianas. We are United States soil in the Asia Indo Pacific. The Marianas has trade and tariff advantages due to its Covenant with the United States. The Marianas is exempt from the Jones Act. Made in the USA label advantages. The Marianas has many tax advantages such as rebates of up to 90% and tax incentive programs granting up to 100% tax relief for up to 25 years. Designated Economic Incentive Districts provide more tax advantages, expedited permit processing, and export advantages to name a few of the benefits. To see more advantages of investing in The Marianas, USA click here.

As your partner in investment in The Marianas, the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority invites you to contact us, visit us, and invest in The Marianas.

Derek T. Sasamoto

Executive Director

Meet Our Team

Espie S. Borja
Espie S. BorjaExecutive Assistant
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 311
Email: e.borja@developcnmi.com
Elaine DLG. Benjamin
Elaine DLG. BenjaminAnalyst Financial Accountant & Supervisor
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 302
Email: e.benjamin@developcnmi.com
Lourdes S. Deleon Guerrero
Lourdes S. Deleon GuerreroAccountant
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 303
Email: l.dlguerrero@developcnmi.com
Marie N. Coleman
Marie N. ColemanLoan Manager
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 307
Email: m.coleman@developcnmi.com
Abby C. Atalig
Abby C. AtaligLoan Compliance & Collections Officer
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 309
Email: a.atalig@developcnmi.com
Frederick C. Cruz
Frederick C. CruzLoan Officer
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 305
Email: f.cruz@developcnmi.com
Christy N. Kintol
Christy N. KintolAdministrative & Personnel Manager
Tel: 670-234-6245 Ext. 310
Email: c.kintol@developcnmi.com
Elaine M. Manglona
Elaine M. ManglonaField Representative, Rota Office
Tel: 670-532-9408
Email: e.manglona@developcnmi.com
Alexis Hofschneider
Alexis HofschneiderField Representative, Tinian Office
Tel: 670-433-9203
Email: a.hofschneider@developcnmi.com

Saipan Office

2390 Beach Road, Oleai
CEDA Bldg. Unit 205,

Saipan, MP 96950

CEDA, P.O. BOX 502149,
SAIPAN, MP 96950, U.S.A.

Tel: +1-670-234-6245
Fax: +1-670-235-7147

Tinian Office:

Bldg. B Room E, NMC Tinian Center,
San Jose Village, Tinian, MP 96952

Tel: +1-670-433-9203

Rota Office:

Marpac Ent. Building
Unit next to the U.S. Postal Service,

Songsong Village, Rota

Tel: +1-670-532-9408