Tag: Supply Chain Management

Karen Rodriguez, PhD: Advancing Science, Transforming Operations, Empowering People

After approximately 30 years of leadership across life sciences, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, engineering, and global operations, I am excited to reflect on the experiences that have shaped my career and the values I hope to carry into its next chapter. From scientific research and global operations to executive leadership and supporting the advancement of women, I have always been energized by complex challenges, continuous learning, and opportunities to help people and organizations succeed. As I explore opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I am pleased to share more about my professional journey, leadership perspective, and areas of passion. Here is my biography.

Rodney Roderick II, CPA: Turning Financial Discipline into Enterprise Value

I'm pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting more than 30 years of leadership in corporate finance, private equity, manufacturing, and distribution. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to partner with exceptional teams, executive leaders, and investors to drive growth, improve operational performance, and create lasting enterprise value. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing my experience, supporting emerging leaders, and helping organizations achieve their strategic objectives. My philosophy remains simple: “What's measured is managed.”

Jose Pereyda, MBA: Leading with Purpose, Delivering with Integrity, and Building Excellence Through Experience

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of leading complex supply chain and logistics operations, serving in military and federal healthcare environments, and building my own business in the insurance and financial services industry. Each experience has strengthened my commitment to leadership, operational excellence, and making a meaningful impact. As I explore opportunities to contribute my experience to corporate boards and advisory organizations, I'm excited to share more about my professional journey, the lessons I've learned, and the values that continue to guide me. Here is my biography.

Randall Brooks: Turning Maritime Experience into Strategic Direction

After a career spanning more than four decades in maritime transportation, international logistics, chemical tanker trading, chartering, sales, and commercial management, I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped my professional journey. From beginning my career aboard chemical tankers to managing global trade lanes, major customer relationships, complex negotiations, and international shipping operations, I have always valued determination, strong relationships, and delivering results. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I’m pleased to share more about my professional journey. Here is my biography.

Melody Yu: Transforming Food Safety from a Compliance Requirement into a Leadership Advantage, Risk Strategy, and Culture of Excellence

I’m pleased to share my executive biography and the professional journey that has shaped how I think about food safety, quality, leadership, technology, and enterprise risk. Over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work across food science, manufacturing, retail, certification, consulting, technology, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit leadership, while helping organizations and professionals build stronger and more resilient systems. I believe food safety is much more than compliance—it is about leadership, culture, intelligent risk management, and protecting the future of our industry.

Jon Axelsson: Transforming Complex Operations Into Scalable, Sustainable Performance

After more than 40 years working across supply chain, e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution, transportation, industrial engineering, automation, and operational transformation, I am excited to share more about the experiences that have shaped my career and the perspective I hope to bring to future board and advisory opportunities. I have had the privilege of helping organizations solve complex operational challenges, scale their distribution networks, improve performance, and build systems designed for sustainable growth. As I look toward the next chapter, I am eager to continue applying those lessons to organizations where my experience can create meaningful value and positive impact. Here is my biography.

Michael McQueen: Building High-Performing Teams and Better-Performing Businesses

Throughout my 39-year career, I have had the opportunity to lead teams and operations across manufacturing, semiconductor technology, electronics, supply chain, and executive management. From my early military service and production leadership roles to serving today as President & COO, I have remained committed to developing people, improving processes, solving complex challenges, and leaving every organization better than I found it. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute through board and advisory service, I look forward to sharing the experiences, lessons, and values that have shaped my approach to leadership. Here is my biography.

Chris Kasulke: Experience with Purpose, Leadership Through Service, Preparedness, and Practical Action

I’m pleased to share my professional biography, reflecting a career of approximately 40 years across supply chain management, procurement, logistics, operations, governance, public safety, security, and emergency response. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse organizations and communities, lead and support complex operational initiatives, serve in a board leadership capacity, and continue contributing through public and emergency service. As I explore opportunities to bring this experience to board and advisory roles, I look forward to connecting with organizations where practical knowledge, thoughtful governance, risk awareness, and collaborative leadership can make a meaningful contribution.

Derreck Travers: Connecting Supply Chain Strategy to Margin, Growth, and Customer Experience

After more than three decades building, scaling, and transforming supply chain and logistics networks, I’ve had the opportunity to work across everything from transportation and reverse logistics to global expansion, customer experience, and operational transformation. My career has reinforced a belief that logistics can be far more than a cost center when leaders combine clear data, disciplined execution, strong teams, and respect for the people closest to the work. Today, through Dromond Advisory and my broader advisory and industry work, I’m focused on helping organizations turn supply chain complexity into stronger economics, better customer experiences, and sustainable growth. Here is my biography.

William Osgood: Service First, Build with Purpose, Create Opportunity Through Leadership

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of serving veterans, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations seeking to grow with purpose. From my Marine Corps service and decades of entrepreneurship to my work in supply chain management, government contracting, business coaching, veteran advocacy, and organizational leadership, I have sought to build businesses and relationships that create meaningful opportunities for others. I am grateful for the experiences, partnerships, and lessons that have shaped my journey, and I remain committed to helping leaders and organizations pursue excellence while staying true to the values that define them. Here is my biography.

Szabolcs Kiss: Building Stronger Organizations Through Strategy, Systems, and People

Throughout more than 25 years of international leadership, I have had the opportunity to work across manufacturing, supply chain, operations, procurement, organizational development, education, and leadership coaching. My career has reinforced my belief that lasting business performance comes from aligning strategy, people, processes, and technology—and that no business can sustainably grow faster than its people. I am grateful for the colleagues, teams, students, clients, and organizations that have shaped this journey and continue to inspire the work ahead. Here is my biography.

Elliott Burnside: Leadership Built on Experience, Accountability, and Results

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to lead, advise, and transform organizations across transportation, logistics, maritime shipping, industrial services, construction, automotive retail, and international business. From operational leadership to CEO and President roles, restructuring assignments, and advisory work, those experiences have reinforced my belief in accountability, strong teams, disciplined execution, and sharing what we learn with others. As I continue exploring opportunities to contribute at the board and advisory level, I look forward to applying that experience to organizations seeking practical leadership and strategic perspective. Here is my biography.

Shawn Pace: Building Resilient Supply Chains, Creating Strategic Value, and Leading with Integrity

I'm proud to share my executive biography, which reflects more than 26 years of experience leading global procurement, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations. Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to work alongside exceptional teams, build strong international partnerships, and help organizations create lasting value through operational excellence, strategic leadership, and continuous improvement. As I pursue opportunities to serve on corporate boards, I look forward to applying my experience to help organizations grow, innovate, and navigate complex business challenges.

Melissa Bohannon: Experience That Navigates Complexity and Drives Growth

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work across global logistics, supply chain management, international trade compliance, transportation, and energy, supporting organizations and complex projects around the world. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience to boards and growing companies, I am pleased to share more about the professional journey, lessons, and leadership principles that have shaped my approach to business. Here is my biography.

Tom Howard: Bridging Operational Expertise, Financial Discipline, and Technology to Build Stronger Organizations

After 37 years working across manufacturing operations, finance, supply chain, ERP technology, and executive leadership, I have had the opportunity to experience organizations from many different perspectives—from the plant floor and enterprise systems to the CFO and COO roles. As I look toward opportunities to contribute my experience through board and advisory service, I am excited to share more about my professional journey, the lessons I have learned, and the value I hope to bring to organizations navigating growth, operational improvement, and change. Here is my biography.

Santosh Mangalam: Where Growth Meets Governance, Innovation Meets Execution — Board Leadership for Global Businesses

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading global businesses, building strategic partnerships, navigating major transformations, and working with talented teams across markets around the world. My experiences in agribusiness, chemicals, M&A, commercial leadership, regulatory governance, technology, and international expansion have shaped how I think about leadership, innovation, and creating sustainable value. I look forward to continuing to contribute these perspectives through board, advisory, and strategic leadership opportunities. Here is my biography.