Instructor's Bios

Heidi Langbein-Allen

Position and Tenure with BOD: Executive Director to VP of Programs, tenure 9 months

Professional Title/Academic Major and Year: Group Manager, Global Trade Compliance, BS Business & Management, 2001, CSCP certified

Brief Career Highlights: Global Supply Chain professional with over 18 years experience in international Logistics & Distribution operations and Global Trade Compliance. Achieved over $5M Logistics savings in 2 years through freight contract negotiations, carrier consolidations and operational efficiency gains.

What APICS has done for you: Assisted me in applying the latest lean supply chain principles and concepts to my work environment to increase warehouse operational efficiency by 30%.

What is your next professional/academic goal: Continuous improvement, CPIM certification

For you, Why APICS? Staying abreast of latest supply chain trends, exchange of ideas with industry peers.

Blake Bolton

VP Programs, APICS BOD 2 years
After Market Services Manager for ViaSat, Inc
BS Industrial Technology, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
MS Industrial and Technical Studies, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Diverse career experience in supply chain management, customer service, logistics, and planning
I am currently pursuing my APICS CSCP!

Gordon Danielson

VP Education 2011 - 2012
VP Membership 2010 - 2011
Director Continuing Education 2008 - 2010

Partner, Danielson Family Farms
CSCP 2008
CPIM 2007
MBA 1990
BA Biology 1988

I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve in many capacities during my career; a database/logistics coordinator for a nationwide training program, a marketing brand manager for two hair care companies, and a partner in a privately-held family agricultural venture. In all vocations it has been clear that every organization needs to build and maintain a strong operations management system and team in order to facilitate growth and profitability.

I am in my third year of volunteering on the APICS San Diego Chapter Board of Directors and have enjoyed meeting the challenges of growing our local chapter membership and educational outreach while working with dedicated professionals and students. Helping others to achieve their educational goals and experiencing their excitement has been very gratifying.

I would like to both build and take two of the new APICS educational offerings, the Lean Enterprise and Global Sourcing programs.

APICS has provided me with opportunities to earn two certifications, meet new friends in the Operations Management field and, most importantly, enabled me to give back and volunteer my time to a worthy organization.

Cheri English, C.P.M., CSCP

Cheri has over 25 years of experience in Manufacturing and Materials Management. She has a degree in Administration of Justice, earned her C.P.M. in 2004 and her CSCP certification in 2008.

Her experience in Manufacturing includes Customer Service, Finance and a variety of roles in Supply Chain Management (Logistics, Purchasing, Planning, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Distribution, and Customs requirements) ranging in companies from small to Global in Aerospace, Maquiladora, Semiconductor and the Biotechnical industries. She is currently the Purchasing Supervisor/Manager for EMD Millipore in San Diego, CA.

Cheri has been an instructor for the San Diego Chapter since 2008, teaching the Back to Basics series and CSCP Review Courses. She has served on the APICS San Diego Chapter Board of Directors since 2002 as VP Publicity, VP Membership, VP Finance, Executive Director and Director of CSCP. She is currently serving as Director of CSCP for the current Board of Directors.

Ashley Hemond

Executive Director, Finance (1st year)
Operations Manager, Innov8tive Designs

Ashley specializes in growing small businesses through sales, operations, and, management support. She currently has 8 years of office management experience and 5 years of business operations with emphasis in distribution. Furthermore, she is currently working on her CPIM, ORM, and, plans on starting her MBA in global leadership next year.

“APICS has allowed me to network with other likeminded professionals and gain the knowledge to further my career.” – Ashley Hemond

Bob Lane

Bob Lane is the founder and president of LaneOPX. He is an expert in the use of business optimization methods to help companies drive their performance forward. Accomplished in all phases of operations, his ability to quickly identify opportunities for improvement and implement Operational Excellence has contributed remarkable cost savings and increased profitability.

Bob is a champion of creative solutions; difficult challenges bring out the best of his hands-on style. He has extensive experience and insight with applying the best practices of Lean Transformation, Supply Chain Management and Project Management to help manufacturing and service companies reach their next level of performance. Uniquely, he sees both the big picture and also how the pieces fit together to create the desired outcome.

Bob has been privileged to travel the world to collaborate and work with more than 200 companies across Asia, Israel, Europe, Mexico and the United States. As an established operations professional, he brings more than 25 years of experience from Sony, Textron, Litton Industries, General Dynamics and small market technology companies to his clients. This broad experience brings a visionary, diverse and global approach to his work and has provided him an extensive knowledge with technology, human relations and supply chains.

Bob teaches Supply Chain management and Lean Operations principles to business professionals through California State University, San Marcos and California State University Dominguez Hills. He supports the University of San Diego as a mentor to engineering students and previously has served on the University of California at San Diego Rady Management School’s Business Advisory Board. Bob is the President-Elect and serves as an instructor for APICS San Diego.

Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University and a professional certificate in Construction and Architectural Engineering from the University of California at San Diego. He completed advanced Japanese manufacturing education and Lean training with Sony in Japan and Shingo Lean Six Sigma training with Textron in the United States.

Tayna Lapierre

Executive Director 2011-2012
VP Administration 2010-2011

College Ambassador for Northwestern Mutual

Senior at California State University San Marcos
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration
Focus on Supply Chain Management and Global Marketing
Expected Graduation May 2012

I am a single mom who got caught in the Real Estate crisis while working as a Mortgage Broker. I made the very difficult decision to start over at 40 years old and go back to college in an attempt to recreate my career direction. I have succeeded as a leader in both my educational and professional settings. I have interned for phenomenal organizations such as Illumina and NuVasive, and now with Northwestern Mutual. My goal for the future is to graduate this next May 2012 and move into the next phase of my regeneration in a career position with a quality organization where I may meet my true potential.

I am in my second year volunteering on the APICS San Diego board of directors and have enjoyed the experience immensely. I have grown in my operations and supply chain knowledge as well as been given many leadership challenges that have stretched my creative and organizational skills. I appreciate the opportunities offered by this association in supply chain best practice education and the professional networking it promotes.

Thank you members for your support.

Lauren Lukens

VP of Marketing (inaugural year on the board)
Director, Master of Science in Supply Chain Management University of San Diego

Lauren is director of the MS-SCM program at USD. She is responsible for student recruitment and overall operations of the program. Lauren acts as the liaison between the program and industry. Prior to joining the MS-SCM program, Lauren worked at the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at USD and was responsible for all student and alumni services and industry outreach on behalf of those services. Before joining USD, Lauren was the marketing director of the La Jolla YMCA and communications coordinator for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. She earned her degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a master’s degree in career counseling from the University of San Diego.

APICS has connected me to the industry both regionally and nationally. It has introduced me to many of the concepts and people that makes supply chain one of the fastest growing disciplines in business.

To help grow the public knowledge of the supply chain industry, it’s value to business and the need for formalized education in the field.

Because it is one of the premier professional associations within the community and the relationship that can be created through a network like this are invaluable!

Scott Martin

President-Elect of the San Diego APICS Board of Directors.

Scott is a 20 year member of APICS having served two terms as President of the Northern Sierra chapter as well as VP of Marketing and VP of Programs. Scott also served as VP Programs and liaison to the Canadian Manufacturers Association for the Winnipeg APICS chapter.

Currently serving as the interim CEO for CES Corp, a Green Energy startup; Scott has spent 20 years in Aerospace, Medical and Industrial Electronics.

Trained as a Mechanical Engineer in the Canadian Military he also holds a designation in Quality Assurance Management from the University of Manitoba, and Advanced Management from the University of Nevada Reno.

Scott has held the positions of Managing Director, Vice President & General Manager, Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and Project Manager for multinationals at both the branch and corporate level in Canada and the United States.

"APICS has taught me to look at business as a single organism where all the pieces must work in concert for the business to thrive. The APICS Body of Knowledge and network of professionals has formed a strong foundation to build my career on and brought solutions for many of the challenges facing business today."

Aaron Minner

I am the newly elected VP of Publicity and my term will run from July 2011 to July 2012.

I am a full time student at CSUSM and my major is Business Administration and Global Supply Chain Management and I will graduate in the Spring of 2012.

I was a Navy FMF Corpsman for 5 years and I served overseas with 1st Battalion 1st Marines out of Camp Pendleton, California. After the Navy I started attending CSUSM full time. I was a Import Analyst intern at HD Supply’s this summer. I Conducted an import cost/benefit analysis to reduce transportation lead times, lower average inventory, lower safety stock, and increase inventory turns by: consolidating purchase orders from various import vendors into single containers (CFS/CY), Palletizing import container freight onto slip sheets and aggregating import inventory into import distribution centers. This experience enabled me to use the principles I have learned in school to create financially significant recommendations for a multi-billion dollar wholesale company.

APICS has allowed me to meet Supply Chain/Operations professionals in the region and also provided me a platform to build relationships for the future and has given me the opportunity to expand my professional repertoire with prestigious certifications in the Supply Chain field.

I selected APICS to provide me the body of knowledge in operations management. The educational programs as well as the certifications will allow me to build a firm body of knowledge on top of the instruction I have received at CSUSM.

Thomas Prouse

VP CPIM Workshops
Materials Manager for Honeywell Aerospace
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Master of Arts, Procurement and Acquisition Management

My experience is in automotive and aerospace industries, focusing on high volume manufacturing as well as low volume high mix manufacturing in aerospace manufacturing. I have a Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate from Villanova University, and I am a facilitator for the University of Phoenix where I teach Lean Enterprise and Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making.

APICS linked my operations background in the military back to the civilian workforce after nearly an eight year career in the US Marine Corps. Since then, I have continued to be involved in APICS, earning my CPIM designation, and publishing two articles in APICS Magazine. I continue to enjoy the professional development and meeting Supply Chain and Operations Professionals across many industries.

Manish Shah

Position and Tenure with BOD: Executive Director – formerly VP – CPIM Workshops (tenure ~ 18 months)

Professional Title/Academic Major and Year: Business Process Manager, CSCP certified

Brief Career Highlights: ~ 20 Years experience as Supply Chain Professional, Train-the-trainer certified

What APICS has done for you: Enable application of latest supply chain principles and practice ideas to day-to-day management of Semiconductor supply chain, collaborate with experts across different industries, work with IT vendors to implement latest supply chain principles

What is your next professional/academic goal: Continuous improvement in terms of Demand Volatility Management and Inventory positioning, Establish processes to achieve global team synergies

For you, Why APICS? – Learning, Application, and Measurement of Latest Supply Chain trends, Collaboration with Experts having similar background and challenges, Training the next generation of Experts

Harold Skinner

VP Membership 2011-2012
CIO/BI, Supply Chain Manager/ BS Finance 1987

H&P Sales 1987-2006 various positions (General Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Sales and Operations Planning)
Extensive work with large retail customers (Walmart, Sam's, Michaels, Lowe's, Home Depot) in all functions; accounting, logistics, sales analytics and planning.

Aroma Housewares 2006-current (CIO, Supply Chain Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, Business Intelligence)
Member of senior corporate management team. Sales team member for all large accounts (Walmart, Target, Sam's, Costco). Co-manage inventory for Sam's. Sales analytics, business intelligence, demand planning.

What APICS has done for you: Provided insight into various methods of inventory and operations management through certification programs, opportunity to network with other seasoned professionals, interesting dinner meetings and factory tours.

What is your next professional/academic goal: CSCP class and certification

For you, Why APICS? Strong local chapter with hundreds of knowledgable active members. Extensive training opportunities and timely special events.

Joses Pallares

VP Seminars, September 2010 to present

Corporate Sales. Currently working on my degree in economics. Completed a Certificate in Business Management with a focus on Global Commerce 2010.

Internship at the World Trade Center San Diego. Have met great connections and made some friendships. My curiosity and sense of adventure, took me to Alaska in 1991. I worked as a Commercial Fisherman in the Bering Sea of Alaska and Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula.

APICS has given me the opportunity to work with host companies setting up our workshops of Global Sourcing, Back to Basics in operations and Lean Enterprise. I have created some long lasting friendships.
To complete my degree in economics and get more exposure in the corporate industry.

Being part of the BOD at APICS San Diego has given me an opportunity to work closely with some very accomplished colleagues and created some friendships.

Rebekah Spradlin

Executive Director of Special Programs
Board length: Since July of 2010
Student and Marketing Intern
Global Supply Chain Management Major: Senior

Worked as a corporate intern for Cat Logistics in the Transportation Department, held multiple positions in the Global Supply Chain Mgmt Society at CSUSM, previous student scholar at the APICS International Conference, and have made the Deans list for multiple years.

APICS has helped me grow professionally, build my network with supply chain professionals, provided me opportunities for internships, and allow me to help other students.

In spring 2012 I will graduate from the business school at CSUSM. I will be pursuing a professional career in logistics. In the future I plan to pursue a J.D./M.B.A degree.

I am active in the APICS community because I believe that it provides a multitude of benefits, provides up to date trends in the supply chain world, and helps me better my skills.

Paul Sreboth

Executive Director – President Elect, became a member December, 2010. Elected to the Board July, 2011.

Supply Chain Executive/Consultant
CSUSB - BS Economics
USC - Executive Management Program - Marketing
CSUSM - Operations Resource Management Program

A seasoned Supply Chain leader with a passion for developing efficient, flexible and cost effective supply chains with global organizations. A leader with the ability in developing, mentoring, and leading procurement, planning, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and distribution teams. I have been fortunate to become a top executive for Target Stores, Anderson-Daymon Worldwide, Stringer’s Gift Baskets, and Advanced Marketing Services.

APICS has allowed me to meet Supply Chain/Operations executives in the region and also provided me a platform to build relationships for the future. It has opened the door for professional certifications in the Supply Chain field that I embrace so much.

At the present time, I will graduate from the APICS/CSUSM Operations Resource Management Program in October and allowing me to begin testing for CPIM certification. Thereafter, I will move ahead with CSCP certification.

I selected APICS to provide me the body of knowledge in operations management so I could continue to elevate myself in the professional world. The educational programs as well as the certifications will allow me the ticket for continued success. Additionally, APICS allows me to meet the accomplished experts in the field I have picked for my profession.

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