JACK AMPUJA
30 Years of supply chain experience with 5 Fortune 500 firms. Background includes consulting, 3PL, manufacturing & distributing.
In last corporate position headed a $200 million logistics division. Also serves as Exec Director of Center for Supply Chain Excellence at Niagara University.
HARRY CLARK
40 years of staff and operational experience in logistics. A 20 year career with Manville Corporation being responsible for logistics operations across Canada and the most recent 20 years spent in logistics optimization through packaging. Software developer, certified trainer in packaging software and Chief Technical Officer of company.
PETER J. STIRLING
Over 30 years in the food and beverage industry; 18 years in the systems area as director of applications supporting supply chain operations with both the Wm. Underwood Company and Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Most recently Peter was corporate director/divisional Vice President of Ocean Spray Cranberries where he oversaw the international supply chain, customs compliance, tax structure compliance and grew the Latin American Business Unit by over 300%.
CHRIS RITZ
Over 30 years of experience in network modeling coupled with academic appointments at Wharton and Johns-Hopkins where he currently teaches Mathematics. Work experience at General Electric and Northrup-Grumman Aerospace. Degree in Mathematics from MIT and PhD from Cincinnati. Also has background in Statistical Modeling & Data Mining, Quantitative Decision Support and Inventory Strategy. Started consulting career with Harvey Shycon who is recognized for his work on customer service in logistics.
WILLIAM P. KUFFNER
30 years in the financial services industry, executive positions at M & T Bank, Continental Bank of Chicago and Citibank, international assignments in Europe and West Africa, extensive experience in letter of credit processing. Bill’ logistics background comes from his time as a Marine Corps Officer and Vietnam veteran where he served as a battalion logistics motor transport officer
J. TIMOTHY NOLAN
30 years in the food and beverage industry; executive sales, marketing and general management positions with Rich Products Corporation, Buffalo, NY, Heublein, Inc., Hartford, Ct and R.T. French Company, Rochester, NY.; experience in both retail (branded and private label) and foodservice/industrial markets.
RICHARD C. FITZGERALD
30 years of experience at staff and operational assignments in logistics. Progressed through the management ranks of several food and consumer packaged goods companies including American Can Company, Italian Swiss Colony Wines, Gerber Products Company, Tri Valley Growers and PowerBar. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Supply Specialist and holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA in Logistics from Michigan State University.
JIM KLING
Almost 20 years of teaching and consulting background. PhD in Transportation & Logistics from Maryland. Assoc Professor in Supply Chain Management at Niagara University where he founded the Center for Supply Chain Excellence. Specializes in Inventory Control and Transportation Management in his consulting. Has served as expert witness in several transportation related cases and written numerous magazine and newspaper articles.
JEANNE MALLIA
25 years of business experience including 15 years with Pactiv as Packaging Engineer. Masters degree in Packaging Science from RIT. Background in developing specifications for packaging, materials and graphics. Also has background in safety & ergonomic evaluations as well as package testing and project management.
RILEY E. MCDONALD
Over 20 years of experience in supply chain management & supply chain engineering with extensive background in pick-pack operations. BS Industrial Engineering & MS Industrial Technology. VP of Supply Chain for biggest commercial turf care product supplier in US and Caribbean markets. Director of Distribution & Systems Engineering for largest provider of medical, dental and veterinarian products in US to office practitioners. Designed several hub & spoke distribution networks in the US. Developed and managed multiple manufacturing operations in Mexico shipping products to the US market.
PAUL LIQUORI
Over 35 years of supply chain operations experience. 25 years as Vice President at six companies including Warnaco and Gitano. Several assignments were bankruptcy turnarounds. Has extensive background in textiles especially international sourcing & customs compliance. Specific experience is setting up and managing buying offices in China
DANIEL REILLY
Over 30 years as corporate executive and consultant. Served as Vice President of Distribution & Transportation for both Value City Department Stores and Big Lots. Dan was also Director/General Manager of Distribution for Marshalls Department Stores (now a division of TJX). His experience covers all phases of supply chain management, construction, material handling installation, site selection, productivity improvement, and safety analysis.
EDMUND RUCELS
35 years of technology industry experience. Part of the management team for the startup and rapid growth of Northern Telecom and Sears Canada corporate Data Centers. Directed the rollout of the NT’s initial worldwide network. Most recently responsible for global vertical marketing at Psion Teklogix focusing on delivering real time data solutions for the cold chain, refrigerated warehouses, food industry and container ports.
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN
Over 25 years of technical, line, and staff management experience in all aspects of supply chain management. Dennis has held plant, regional and senior management level positions for a large multi-national manufacturing organization throughout his career. He is also an adjunct Professor in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in the College of Business Administration at Niagara University.
RANNY WELTON
Over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and retail material management / supply chain operations. Following several years working in industrial engineering and operations within the Philip Morris manufacturing organization, Ranny has served in director and VP assignments for retail distribution, logistics, supply and operations, including Foley’s Department Stores, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores and Brookstone Company. For the past several years, Ranny focused on multi-channel operations where he led distribution and logistics efforts for Brookstone, with store, internet and catalog operations
