President

As President, Lucrecia Farrier works very closely with our leading educator – Patrick Woods coordinating international masterclasses and travel. She is  also the liaison between Supply Chain Education and our sponsoring partner, Missouri State University. Additionally, she oversees Business Development – with new accounts in both Costa Rica and the USA.

Director of Business Development

I am a dedicated and passionate person when it comes to education. For over 10 years, I have worked as an educator with elementary and pre-school children with a focus on ESL-English As A Second Language. Having lived in both the United States and Costa Rica, I am fluent in both the English and Spanish languages. In summary, I was a dedicated professional who played a vital role in shaping the educational foundation of young learners, fostering their academic, social, and emotional growth. So now, I am excited to embark on this new career direction as I can apply the same skill sets that I mastered with very young learners and now direct this toward adult learners that work for professional organizations.

Marketing Representative

As our Marketing Representative, Hillary is responsible for researching potential clients via LinkedIn Premium, additionally she corresponds with these companies (primarily based in the USA), both through social media and telephone solicitations. She has been extremely successful in bringing new business to SCE.

Collaborator

Richard is the Director of BMTG (UK) Ltd and is the author of the ACEA® course.

In his career, Richard was an accomplished Managing Director, International Programme Director and Big 4 Management Consultant specialising in project/programme management, strategic business transformation and change management within the Financial Services, Utilities, Logistics and Infrastructure sectors.  Richard has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the USA.

Collaborator

Jeffrey is the Founder of NextDev Worldwide and is a  globe-traveling professional with 25+ years of international client relationship development and strategic analysis across several business functions and industry sectors. He is recognized for high-level program development and execution as well as for professional presentations about global topics and trends.  

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Rita has always worked in accounting/finance and after 3 years as a D.O.D. Family Services Financial Planner in Germany, returned to college, passed CPA exams and graduated Magna Cum Laude from UTSA in 1990.  At the San Antonio H-E-B headquarters for ten years, she started as a Store Accounting Supervisor then advanced to be an Assistant Controller and upon earning an Executive MBA from the University of Texas Austin in 1995, became a brand developer in      H-E-B Category Management. Recruited to Harland Clarke Holdings Corp (formerly Clarke American and now Vericast) to develop a more centralized strategic procurement supplier relationship management culture and align personnel to help attain the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, she led procurement teams for fifteen years before retiring as an Executive Director.  She was over SOX purchasing controls while there and earned her C.P.M. lifetime and CPSM® professional certifications from the Institute for Supply Management. She also served on the BOD for ISM-San Antonio for 15 years.

Collaborator

Dr. Joe is an international educator, communication trainer, and Commonwealth Scholar specializing in leadership development, organizational growth, and talent management. With a doctoral degree in English Language Studies and extensive experience across India and the UK he has designed and delivered innovative training programs in oral, written, and presentation skills and workforce readiness. As an academic leader, Ashish has served as Head of Department, Placement Coordinator, and Director of Conversa, an online academic start‑up, where he successfully blended agile teaching strategies with organizational development. He has collaborated with institutions such as the University of Warwick and Coventry City College, contributing to inclusive education initiatives, curriculum enrichment, and talent mentoring.

Collaborator

Dave currently is an expert that specializes in optimizing the supply chain through innovative solutions for people, processes, and technology. This included consulting mid to large companies on the end-to-end supply chain. Several of his projects specialize in the Life Science Industry specializing in bringing Clinical projects to commercialization. In addition, he provides guidance and mentorship for professionals developing supply chain expertise.

Dave was previously, Director of Outreach and Partnerships and oversaw the Advisory Board for the Center for Supply Chain Innovation at Texas Christian University. Prior to this appointment, Dave served on the Advisory Board for the center from its inception in 2002. With a passion for talent development and career planning, Dave has helped develop the Executive Apprenticeship Program designed to work with Companies on supply chain projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  Dave is also Executive Vice President of Industry Liaison and Talent Development for the BSMA (Biotech Supply Management Alliance) responsible for bringing best practices across the Biotech Industry.

Prior to joining TCU, Dave spent over 35 years in a variety of industry roles. As an entrepreneur, Dave was Co-founder and President of Signature Consultants, Inc., (1973) a business, finance, and economic consulting firm that he ultimately sold in 1993. He created and operated a variety of other businesses that are still profitable in Canada today.

In 1993, Dave joined Alcon Laboratories where he steadily advanced through leadership roles such as Purchasing Manager, Materials Operation Manager, and Global Supply Chain Director before becoming the Vice President of Global Supply Chain in 2005. In this role, Dave provided strategic direction for the company’s Global Supply Chain initiatives and created global centers of excellence for Purchasing, Distribution, Transportation, Customer Service, Sales and Operations Management, Data Management, Graphic Design and Artwork Development, and Product Launches. Dave retired from Alcon in 2014.

Dave is recognized for the creative development of standardized systems and business processes, and for developing innovative solutions and enabling technology throughout the entire supply chain. During his career, Dave has implemented over 30 different computer systems – WMS, ERP, Finite Scheduling, Product Launch, and Order Entry, among others. Dave has also developed and led a network of multiple distribution centers and global fulfillment centers in various regions of the world. 

Given his vast knowledge of the end-to-end, integrated supply chain, Dave is a frequent consultant and speaker on Global Supply Chain Trends and Digitalization. He has consistently demonstrated his passion for Supply Chain management, developing talent, and the need to advance Supply Chain theory and innovation throughout a variety of industries.

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Dr. White  is the President of Twilight Training LLC, a training and software development company aimed at improving planning and operations for organizations, and the Co-Founder and CEO of scmBLOX, a simulation tool for understanding and evaluating the resilience of complex supply chains. In addition, he is a full-time Faculty at the University of North Texas (UNT) in the Supply Chain Management Program at the G. Brint Ryan College of Business teaching Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management courses.

Throughout his career, Chris has had a cumulative financial impact of over $10B for his clients, and his work has spanned multiple industries, such as aerospace/defense, manufacturing, financial services, federal/local government, and non-profits. Furthermore, he has worked with organizations of all sizes, from Fortune 50 companies to organizations with less than a dozen employees.

Chris has previously served as an Adjunct Instructor at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and Texas A&M University in Commerce (now East Texas A&M University). Earlier in his career, Chris was VP of Technology and Operational Risk Management at Bank of America, Manager of Total Quality Management (TQM) at Raytheon, and Manager of Process Improvements at Alcatel.

Chris holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a D.B.A. in Project Management and Leadership from CalSouthern University. He is a Lean Sensei, Six Sigma Master Black Belt (MBB), a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and a Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE). He has published three books, Structured for Success (2018), The Dynamic Progress Method (2016), and Strategic Quality Management (1998), and has published numerous articles in the fields of process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, leadership, project management, and strategic management. His fourth book, Leadersh-t: Understanding Poor Leadership Structures and How to Move to Effective Leadership Structures, is expected to be released in 2027.

VCARE Academy, headquartered in Toronto, Canada is the world’s first knowledge body, established with its primary focus on the value chain. VCARE Academy’s aim is to focus on driving 100 percent practical and operational education, teaching both the WHAT and HOW of supply chain operations, setting a new direction and a different perspective to supply chain aspirants and has a global footprint. VCARE Academy has taken the initiative and is launching a series of supply chain certification programs to fill the existing gap in the supply chain education. These certification programs are purely based on the practical aspect of the many facets of the supply chain.

Innoverto, based in Dubai, UAE has been providing executive training programs both as open enrollment courses and customized in-house courses all over the world for more than a decade. Founded in 2011 with strong footprint across the Middle East and an established partner network with leading accreditation centers and universities, Innoverto strives to empower professionals with skills, knowledge and best practices so that they can take their vision higher and effectively improve the performance of their organisations.

Opus Kinetic, with offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is a leading provider of quality training and consultancy with ISO: 29993:2017 certification.  They work with numerous industries, with key offerings in the fields of supply chain management, logistics and procurement, oil and gas, maritime, HR and banking.  They have a proven track record, delivering public, in-house and online courses for the world’s largest companies and government organizations in the Asia Pacific region.

IRES-Indepth Research Institute, based in Nairobi, Kenya, is a leading provider of data-driven insights, innovative solutions, and transformative training, empowering organizations across the world to achieve sustainable growth and positive impact.  IRES has a proven track record of delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning. They envision a world where organizations don’t just survive but thrive.

Edurel, based in Bengaluru, India is a specialist provider of professional training courses focusing on strategic industries across various regions. Edurel training programs draw upon latest academic research while combining it with our extensive cross-border engagement with highly experienced trainers and consultants in the corporate and public sector institutions. The Edurel team has more than a decade of industry experience and hosts training courses and topics relating to Oil & Gas, Mining, Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Utilities, Infrastructure, Energy, Finance and Technology and many other sectors.

BMTG (UK) Ltd, headquartered in Scotland, specializes in business management training and consultancy.

Renowned for creating the Advanced Certificate for the Executive Assistant: ACEA®, the ground-breaking globally recognized certification for the modern-day Executive Assistant, BMTG (UK) Ltd also offers a range of courses in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Leadership and Project Management

Supply Chain Education’s Patrick Woods is an authorized ACEA® trainer and has also conducted many BMTG (UK) Ltd courses in areas such as Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics.

Additionally, Supply Chain Education utilize BMTG (UK) Ltd’s Learning Management System (The BMTG e-Learning Academy) as a platform to support all Supply Chain Education’s stable of training programs including our classroom, virtual and self-paced programs.

iLead is a Swiss-based institute with major operations based in Tetovo, North Macedonia which houses visionary experts in the field of training and consulting from all around the world. They specialize in providing authentic and customized training solutions for specific industries and business sectors. Their founders and team of managers possess the highest level of international education and training in renowned institutes in Switzerland, the United States, Europe and The Middle East. Patrick Woods conducts Masteclasses for iLead in the Middle East.

Zenith Business Excellence is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has more than 20 years of collective experience in training and event management, and understands the power of knowledge and training. They have had the privilege of witnessing first-hand how lives are changed when this power is harnessed effectively through empowerment, creativity and productivity with a focus on events in Malaysia and other parts of Asia.   Patrick Woods conducts Masteclasses for Zenith in Malaysia.

American Chamber of Commerce/Costa Rica

American Chamber of Commerce/Costa Rica based  in San Jose, Costa Rica.  AMCHAM is part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has 133 organizations located and focused on key parts of the world.  SCE with it headquarters in Costa Rica is a member of AMCHAM-CR and has conducted key training programs in collaboration with this great organization.  For 2023 and beyond, SCE and AMCHAM-CR will be colloborating on key programs.

Business Vision, based in Erbil, Iraq and covering both Kurdistan and overall, Iraq offers a practical and professional approach to training and consultancy that is underpinned by a team of industry experts that focus on delivering tangible and measurable outcomes for their clients.

They provide a range of accredited training courses to businesses and individuals, including (Tailored training for corporate businesses, Management training, Oil & Gas, Microsoft office, technical training).

Radiant Digital is a technology consulting and digital transformation company headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The company helps organizations modernize their technology, improve customer experiences, and leverage AI and cloud technologies to increase operational efficiency. It serves commercial enterprises as well as U.S. federal government agencies.

The company highlights expertise in:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Hyper-automation
• Cloud computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Business Intelligence
• Data integration
• Agile software development
• Customer Experience (CX) solutions