Supply Chain Advisory Board
What is the Advisory Board?
The Marketing Department Advisory Board was created in 2015 this board was established to guide curriculum development and strengthen industry ties, following the introduction of a graduate certificate in supply chain management due to increased demand.
Who serves on it?
The Board is Comprised of executives, directors, and CEOs to guide logistics and supply chain curriculum.
How do they contribute to the Marketing Department?
In many ways! The Board improves our educational environment by providing insight into their respective industries, communicating their expectations for new graduates, making recommendations for our curriculum and much more. Some also offer internship and career opportunities or serve as mentors to current students. Board members are often featured in our promotional materials and we closely follow their activities and achievements.
Supply Chain Advisory Board
| Board Member | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Crawford | President & CEO | Missouri Trucking Association |
| Ryan Farrell | President | Wilson Logistics |
| John Griesemer | President & CEO | Erlen Group - Springfield Underground |
| Jim Guthrie | Director of Operations | Prime, Inc. |
| Dr. John Kent | Former Director of Supply Chain Management Research Center | University of Arkansas |
| Chris Launis | Plant Manager | Kraft Heinz |
| Tim Stack | Executive Vice President | SRC Holdings Corporation |
| Jeff Tynes | President & CEO | SGC Foodservice |
| Mark Walker | CEO | TransLand |
| Chris Weldy | Director of Logistics | Prime, Inc. |
| Darrell Wilson | CEO | Wilson Logistics |
| Dr. Chuck Hermans | Professor of Marketing & Supply Chain Management | Missouri State University |
| Dr. ismet Anitsal | Department Head, Marketing Department & Professor of Marketing | Missouri State University |