I am excited to share my professional biography, highlighting my 25+ years of experience in global supply chain management, business transformation, and strategic advisory. I am passionate about driving operational excellence, optimizing costs, and mentoring emerging leaders as organizations navigate supply chain complexities. As I transition into board and advisory roles, I look forward to sharing my expertise in Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, and executive leadership to create lasting business impact.

Daniel Padilla is a seasoned supply chain and logistics executive with over 23 years of experience optimizing transportation networks, reducing costs, and improving service performance across multiple industries, including food distribution, retail, and agriculture. As the **Sr. Director of Logistics and Transportation for Select Milk Producers**, he leads the movement of over **600 daily shipments**, having successfully built the company’s **first dedicated fleet**, now handling **140 daily loads** in the Southwest. Throughout his career, Daniel has spearheaded **technology-driven logistics solutions**, negotiated **multi-million-dollar freight optimizations**, and managed **large-scale distribution operations**, delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements. With a strong foundation in **strategic planning, process optimization, and supplier negotiations**, he has led transformative initiatives at companies like **CSC ServiceWorks, Kuebix, SYSCO, and Ahold**, demonstrating his ability to drive operational excellence. Daniel holds an **MBA in Production and Operations Management** and is recognized for his ability to **align logistics strategies with business goals, mentor high-performing teams, and build lasting industry relationships**.

I’m excited to share my professional biography, which highlights my 43-year journey in global operations, supply chain, and logistics. From improving operational profitability to fostering high-performance teams, my passion has always been about driving transformative change.

Michael J. Wottreng is a highly accomplished healthcare operations administrator with over 16 years of experience in driving strategic growth and operational excellence. His expertise spans business development, financial management, and process optimization, making him a trusted advisor in the healthcare industry. Currently a Senior Associate at Alvarez & Marsal Consulting, Michael specializes in mergers and acquisitions, cost-reduction strategies, and operational assessments. With a strong academic foundation and a global perspective shaped by collaborations across the U.S., India, China, and Mexico, Michael is dedicated to connecting patients with exceptional care while empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth.