Advisory Committee
Our advisory committee is comprised of industry leaders, workforce educators, and representatives from state agencies who serve to ensure that our training and educational programs serve the supply chain management and logistics profession.
Advisory committee members work with Washington community and technical college educators to ground the curriculum on the fundamental skills companies need to address their supply chain issues. Throughout their time in programs, students are able to interface with advisory members about trends in supply chain management, employment options, and career goals.
Albert Ames
Associated Dean School of Business & Entrepreneurship, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Dr. Carlo Smith
Chair, Department of Finance & Supply Chain Management, Central Washington University
Colleen Seto
Research Analyst, Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board
Elodie Jollet-Gergov
International Manager – West Region, Lynden International
Jake Manaepa
Vice President, Sales, Lynden
Jeff Jagosh
President, Site Selection NW
Jesse Cooley
Manager, International Business, BAS degree, Business, Engineering, and IT Division, North Seattle College
Joe Zawacki
President, Tahoma Imports
Mary Jane Oberhofer
Instructor & Program Chair, Business & Logistics, Tacoma Community College
Dr. Samad Chakour
Business Faculty, Highline College
Steve Balaski
Director, Business Development, Northwest Seaport Alliance
Tom Green
Senior Manager, Air Cargo Operations & Development, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Port of Seattle
Meg Ryan
Program Manager, Impact WA; Faculty, Highline College; Former Director, Center of Excellence