Global Supply Chain Management Advisory Board

The Global Supply Chain Management Advisory Board offers the department insights on industry needs, strategic direction, national ranking strategies, curriculum and other programming. Members assist with student internship placements, the GSCM student association, guest speakers, plant tours, study abroad programs and company projects for students. Such external advice creates an environment of continuous improvement for undergraduate, graduate and professional curriculums and helps to better prepare Wayne State students for their current and future roles. 

Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business Global Supply Chain Advisory Board

External 

  • Mike Baker, Director of Purchasing, AJM Packaging Corporation
  • Judy Baranowski, Partner, AlixPartners
  • Patrick Bauer, Vice President of Supply Chain, IAC
  • Frank Baur, Executive Vice President, Diebold Nixdorf
  • Leslie Bednarz, VP of Business Development, Seraph
  • Marc Brazeau, VP Global Logistics and Distribution, Constellation Brands
  • Mark Brennan, Vice President of Purchasing, Magna Powertrain
  • Ralph Carlton, Vice President, Global Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, ASML
  • LeAnn Coulter, VP Freight Management, Penske 
  • Brian Green, Senior Director, Ryder 
  • Jan Griffiths, President and Founder, Gravitas Detroit
  • Ryan Haller, Director of North America Interior Supply Chain, Ford Motor Company
  • Chris Heineman, Director of Purchasing, Mahle
  • Ed Hisscock, SVP Supply Chain Management, Trinity Health
  • Tor Hough, President, Elm Analytics  
  • Bill Hurles, General Motors (Retired)
  • Jeff Kosloski, Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, Ryder
  • Steve Kovacs, Vice President of Sales, Uber Freight
  • Dave Leich, Executive Director Global Supply Chain, General Motors
  • Jim Leigghio, Customer Experience and Engagement Manager, AIAG
  • Brad Leon, Vice President-Control Operations-Transportation Solutions, DHL Supply Chain
  • Lisa Lunsford, President, GS3 
  • Sanjay Malhotra, Global Director Supply Chain Management, Division Active Safety System, ZF Group
  • Christopher Mattingly, Stellantis (Retired)
  • Mike Mccaig, Chief Procurement Officer, ATI Materials
  • Razzaaq McConner, Vice President, Adient
  • Julie Miller, President and Cofounder, JointPivot LLC
  • Bob Monczka, Faculty Member (Retired), MSU
  • Terry Onica, Automotive Director, QAD
  • Ray Orton, Vice President-Purchasing, Hino Motors
  • Jon Ostrowski, COO, ACF Global Logistics
  • Randy Pappal, Vice President, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Gentex Corporation  
  • Dave Rumler, Vice President, DHL Supply Chain
  • Stacy Schlachter, Vice President, Enterprise Accounts, Penske 
  • Drew Sheffield, Principal Consultant, DS Group Advisors  
  • Mike Silvio, Director, Corporate Supply Chain, Gibralter Industries
  • Frederick Soloman, Vice President Global Procurement, AAM
  • Sarah Thomas, Sr. Director, Procurement, Meritor
  • Nick Thompson, VP, North America Finished Vehicle Logistics, Vascor Logistics
  • Mary Ann Tindall, Director, Operations Management-Detroit, Cardinal Health
  • Thomas Tocco, Vice President, Inalfa
  • Carrie Uhl, Chief Procurement Officer, Danaher Corporation
  • Matthew Verley, Supply Chain Integration-Procurement Lead, Corewell Health
  • Erika Williams, Manager, Interior Purchasing, Stellantis
  • Kelley Young, Director for Clinical Sourcing, Henry Ford Health
  • Grace Zacharek, Interim Chief Procurement Officer, US Steel

Internal  

  • Junwoo Cha, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
  • Toyin Clottey, Ph.D., Professor
  • Daniel Kao, Ph.D., Associate Professor
  • Kevin Ketels, Assistant Professor of Teaching
  • Prabhjot Mukandwal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
  • Jeff Rightmer, DBA, Associate Professor of Teaching
  • Lori Ann Sisk, Associate Professor of Teaching
  • John Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor
  • Chao Wu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
  • Hakan Yildiz, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor