James E. Ampleman

Biography

Jim Ampleman’s focus has been on the collaboration between industry and academics. Striving to bring sound logic, process and theory to the work place and in turn to enrich the class room environment with practical case studies. To that end, he has made continuing education and professional development the focus of his 30+ years of professional experience.

Details

Education

• MBA, Production and Operations Management and Business Law, 1997, University of Central Oklahoma
• BBA, Production and Operations Management, Business Law minor, 1994, University of Oklahoma
• ABA, 1992, Western Oklahoma State College

Teaching

• Per course instructor at Missouri State University since 1998 - MKT 364
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor

Professional experience

• WireCo WorldGroup – 2013 to Present
  Director of Global Procurement
• Leggett & Platt – 1997 to 2012
  Staff Vice-President of Corporate Purchasing – 2008 to 2012
  Director of Commodity Management – 2006 to 2008
  Commodity Manager – 2004 to 2006
  Project Manager – 2000 to 2004
  Marketing Manager – 1999 to 2000
  Safety Manager – 1998-1999
  Quality Assurance Manager – 1997 to 1999
• Waste Management – 1994 to 1997
  Supervisor of Operations, Residential and Commercial Recycling
• United States Air Force - 1988 to 1992
  Persian Gulf War Veteran
  C-5 Crew Chief
  Sergeant

Research and professional interests

• Operations management
• Manufacturing
• Procurement
• Supply chain
• Project management
• Safety
• Quality
• Marketing
• Business law
• Aviation

Biography

Jim Ampleman’s focus has been on the collaboration between industry and academics. Striving to bring sound logic, process and theory to the work place and in turn to enrich the class room environment with practical case studies. To that end, he has made continuing education and professional development the focus of his 30+ years of professional experience.