Our advisory board is a cornerstone of our mission, ensuring that our curriculum remains at the forefront of industry standards. Composed of dedicated alumni and global industry leaders, this group provides the critical insights necessary to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and professional excellence. They serve as a strategic compass for student recruitment, recruitment strategies, and career placement.

As our most passionate advocates, board members do more than advise. They champion our students, cultivate high-impact corporate partnerships, and provide the essential funding that drives innovation in applied research and educational programming.



Our Advisory Board

The following professionals serve as the strategic backbone of our program. Through their diverse expertise and commitment to excellence, they ensure our students are prepared for the evolving demands of the global marketplace.

 

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Ian Francis
LSCM Advisory Board President
General Manager
DHL Supply Chain

 

 

 

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  Aaron Jones
President and CEO
Bastian Solutions

 

 

 

 

Braxton Forestal 
IT Project Analyst 
Eli Lilly and Company

 

 

 

Dwayne Gott 
Consultant for Cardinal Indiana Consulting LLC.

Ball State University class of 1975, B.S. in Journalism with minor in Business Administration.  MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business 1982.  Over 30 years of supply chain management experience in warehouse and delivery operations and purchasing/inventory management with regional and national companies including Ferguson and Unisource.  Currently retired but continuing as a consultant in the field as Cardinal Indiana Consulting LLC. 

Yancey Jones
Corporate Indirect Purchasing Sourcing Director
Cummins, Inc.

 

 

 

Megan Mills
Vice President of Procurement
Genesys

Genesys is the industry’s #1 customer experience platform and leads in both cloud and on-premise customer engagement solutions. Prior to Genesys, Megan was the Business Leader for Schlage Residential Locks at Allegion and has spent over 13 years in progressive procurement, operations, and supply chain management roles at Allegion, Ingersoll Rand, and Delta Faucet. 

Megan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from Ball State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University.  Megan and her husband, Lance, have 2 children, Crosby and Monroe.

Jeff Payne 
 Director of Project Management
Loram, Inc.

 

 

 

 

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 Senior Manager, Customer Coverage Strategy
W.W. Grainger, Inc.

 

 

 

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  Sahar Montalvo
General Manager
DHL Supply Chain

 

 

 

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  Drake Dillard
Supply Chain Manager
GKN Aerospace