Board of Advisors
The Supply Chain and Operations Board of Advisors is comprised of industry leaders whose guidance enriches teaching and research at the Carlson School, and creates career opportunities for students. By partnering with member organizations, the School delivers real-world wisdom to inform the next generation of supply chain leaders.
The Board of Advisors offers its members opportunities to network with senior supply chain executives, engage in a discussion of cutting-edge issues, access Carlson School academic programs and resources, and make a difference in the lives of aspiring professionals by bringing their expertise to the classroom.
Board meetings are held twice per year, in the fall and spring. To join the board, contact KK Sinha at ksinha@umn.edu.
Supply Chain and Operations Board of Advisors Members
- Kolleen Schneider
Director of Supply Chain
- Sallie Burke
VP, Health Integration
- Sandra Leclerc
Global Supply Chain Planning Leader - Medical Device
- Greg Mueller
Global Supply Chain Leader
- Mark Ratcliffe
VP, Global Supply Chain Planning
- John Schmidt
VP, Global Data Center Solutions
- John Van Hoomissen
Director, Global Supply Chain
- Rob Brown
VP, Supply Chain Global Planning
- John Kelly
Director, NA Planning & Manufacturing Logistics
- Pat Murphy
Director, Supply Chain Leader - Convenience & Food Service
- John Ehresmann
VP, Global Supply Chain Management
- Jennie Pontillo
Director, Global Supply Chain Engineering Adhesives
- Kevin Spinti
VP, Global Procurement
- Tanya Dowda
Director of Sourcing, Business Alignment and Diversity
- Dustin Braun
VP, Logistics and Planning
- Nimer Al-Shadfan
Director, Income Optimization and Formulation
- Jim Schuld
Value Stream Director
- Joe Ruzynski
President
- Tony Abel
Managing Director, Procurement & Supply Chain; Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Lead
- Anthony Rossa
VP, Supply Chain Optimization
- Briana Birkholz
VP, Strategy Execution & Enterprise Systems
- Eric Wold
VP, Customer Service & Logistics
- Greg Mayes
Chief Operating Officer
- Sree Mangalampalli
Vice President, Sales
- Ryan Okeson
Sr. Director of Global Inventory Management - Sales and Operations Planning
- Christine Jacobson
Director, Global Strategic Supply
- Lisa Cotter
Head of Supply Chain Strategy, Communication & Culture
- Chris West
SVP, Enterprise Operations