I am a supply management leader who is passionate about driving sustainable change and breaking down complex issues into simple solutions. I believe in three simple phrases: stay positive, work hard, and make it happen.Throughout my 20+ year progressive career at John Deere, I am most proud of the people I have worked with, developed, and seen into leadership roles. I consider myself a champion of people who is deeply committed to driving the business forward while aligning entrepreneurial spirit and outside-the-box thinking to shift the cultural paradigm of the organization. I have removed long-standing barriers through process improvements, data and information management, technology implementation, and operational standards which have been shared globally and across the organization. Among my increasing roles of responsibility at Deere (from project manager to supply manager and operations manager), I have cultivated subject matter expertise in supply chain development, including core knowledge in supply chain integration, operational support and leadership for manufacturing, lean manufacturing development and deployment, warehousing and internal logistics, supplier performance, cost management, and sourcing strategy creation and execution. I have worked in a number of locations (domestic and global) for the organization and have been recognized numerous times for my ability to lead change, drive strategy development, and execute on organizational design. I remain committed to leveraging my unique value in supply chain management to drive continuous improvements and organizational excellence to Deere and the heavy equipment manufacturing industry. I welcome the opportunity to connect with peers, leaders, and other supply chain professionals in dynamic manufacturing environments.