Tag: Global Sourcing

Louie Burgos: Plan Conservatively, Execute Aggressively.

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my career in retail, merchandising, and leadership. Over the past 35+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with incredible teams, build businesses, and help drive meaningful growth across the sporting goods and apparel industries. I’m passionate about mentoring, innovation, and helping organizations reach their full potential. Here is my biography.

Karen Schenck: Driving Global Supply Chain Excellence through Collaboration, Efficiency, and Forward-Thinking Leadership

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey and the experiences that have shaped my career in global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain leadership. Over the past 34+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to lead transformational initiatives, build strong international partnerships, and drive meaningful operational improvements. Here is my biography.

Tanya Benedict: Driving Growth Through Insight, Integrity, and Impact

I’m excited to share a deeper look into my professional journey, leadership experience, and the values that have shaped my career across healthcare, business development, operations, and strategic growth. Throughout my 30+ years in the industry, I’ve been fortunate to contribute to meaningful work alongside exceptional teams and organizations. Here is my biography.

Jim Brewer: Driving Global Growth Through Relationships, Vision, and Relentless Execution

I’m pleased to share a detailed look at my professional journey, including the relationships, global experiences, and entrepreneurial milestones that have shaped my career in the sporting goods and fitness industries. I’ve always believed that growth is driven by strong partnerships, strategic thinking, and a commitment to delivering value in every market I serve. Here is my biography.

Julie Morningstar: Empowering People, Elevating Performance, Advancing Possibilities

I’m excited to share a deeper look at my professional journey—from decades of leadership in global supply chain and aerospace operations to my more recent work in higher education and community engagement. My career has allowed me to lead diverse teams, build meaningful partnerships, and support organizations through growth, transformation, and innovation. I remain committed to empowering people, elevating performance, and creating impact through collaboration. Here is my biography.

Jay Schrade: Transforming Complex Challenges Into Sustainable Business Success

I am excited to share my professional biography, which highlights my journey across finance, supply chain, and retail leadership. Over the past fifteen years, I have been fortunate to work with leading organizations including Walmart, Cabela’s, KIK Custom Products, Voyant Beauty, and Denovo Brands, where I currently serve as Vice President of Accounting, Finance, and Business Operations. Guided by my commitment to integrity, growth, and excellence, I continue to focus on driving operational efficiency, financial performance, and innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Kevin Donaldson: Architect of Strategic Transformation and Supply Chain Excellence

After a rewarding 45+ year career across supply chain, consulting, procurement, and operational transformation, I’m proud to reflect on the journey and share my professional biography. From my time at General Motors and LG Electronics to leadership roles at IBM and Deloitte, my path has been shaped by a passion for innovation, strategy, and meaningful impact.

Betsy Weakland: Vision-Driven Product Innovator and Strategic Marketing Executive

I'm excited to share my professional biography—a reflection of the path I’ve taken across product development, global sourcing, and brand leadership. Over the past 17+ years, I’ve had the privilege of launching brands, leading high-impact teams, and building international partnerships that drive innovation and growth.

Adam Johnson

I'm thrilled to share my updated executive biography, reflecting more than 20 years of leadership in global vendor management, sourcing strategy, and operational excellence. From Microsoft to Amazon to recent projects at Meta and Dropbox, my journey has been fueled by a passion for building scalable vendor ecosystems, empowering teams, and aligning operations with organizational growth.

Andrew J. Kunselman

I’m excited to share my executive biography—a reflection of a 25-year journey leading brand strategy, global sourcing, and merchandising across the retail and consumer goods landscape. From launching new concepts at Tommy Hilfiger to global growth at Nike and scaling private label businesses at Five Below and Dick’s Sporting Goods, it’s been an incredible ride. I’m looking forward to what’s next and to contributing at the board level.

Ronda L. Sheldon: Transforming Ideas into Impactful Innovation Through Passion, Integrity, and Purpose

I’m excited to share my executive biography, which captures the journey I’ve taken across the housewares and storage industries over the last 30+ years. From product development and patented innovation to leading merchandising strategies for major brands, it’s been a rewarding experience filled with growth and purpose.

Kathleen D. Allen, M.S. GSCM, CPSM, CPSD

After years of building transformative supply chain strategies, leading cross-functional programs, and delivering billions in measurable business value, I’m excited to share a comprehensive view of my journey. With gratitude for the mentors, teams, and opportunities that shaped me, I look forward to future impact across industries and boardrooms. Here is my biography.

Jade Russell: Where Process Becomes Poetry and Leadership Becomes Legacy

Excited to share my professional biography, which reflects over 15 years of global experience in operations, procurement, and leadership. I’m passionate about solving complex challenges, coaching teams, and driving meaningful change.

Christopher Bader, CPA | Executive Leader in Global Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, and Continuous Quality Improvement

Christopher Bader, CPA, is a transformative executive leader with over 40 years of experience optimizing global procurement, supply chain operations, and quality systems in regulated industries. Known for delivering high-impact results and fostering best-in-class teams, Christopher has driven multimillion-dollar efficiencies and strategic growth at leading organizations including Quest Diagnostics, Avantor, and BioReference Health. A trusted change agent and continuous improvement champion, he combines deep financial expertise with a global operational mindset to guide organizations through complexity and toward measurable success.

Steve Boyd: Strategic Procurement Leader in Construction & Manufacturing

Steve Boyd is a dynamic procurement leader with a strong track record of optimizing supply chains and driving operational efficiency in the construction and manufacturing industries. With nearly a decade of experience and a hands-on approach to sourcing, system implementation, and vendor management, Steve is known for his strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and ability to navigate complex purchasing environments. Fluent in English and Spanish, with international sourcing experience in Shanghai, he brings a global perspective and a commitment to delivering measurable value at every stage of the procurement process.

Marcus Lundy: Purpose-Driven Executive Leader

Excited to share my professional biography, which reflects a journey dedicated to leadership, inclusion, and purposeful innovation. From corporate boardrooms to city councils, and global sourcing to local impact, I remain passionate about driving change and creating space for others to grow.