Executive in Residence: Supply Chain Management

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Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, Tom spent 38 years with Bayer/Covestro, most recently as a Senior Executive leading the North America Supply Chain and Logistics organization. Tom started his career in IT, supporting engineering, sales, and supply chain systems.

Tom has extensive expertise in business process re-engineering and leveraging digital technologies to improve customer service and reduce supply chain costs. He has led teams through large SAP implementations and then leveraging the capabilities of SAP to improve supply chain performance.

As part of a global company, Tom was a member of the risk management team chartered to identify and mitigate regional and global supply chain risks that could impact the North America business.

Tom is married and lives in the Pittsburgh area. He holds a BS in Business from IUP and an MBA from Duquesne University. He currently serves on the board for Achieva and volunteers at the Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch in Beaver County, a farm animal rescue and sanctuary located in Beaver County.