Detroit Metropolitan Area
As a Global Responsible Sourcing and CSR Leader, I create meaningful global economic impact while supporting corporate strategy. What makes me different is my ability to navigate complex organizational structures through a vibrant and inclusive leadership style, as well as my focus on responsible sourcing and inclusion. To learn more, let’s connect on LinkedIn. For the last 15 years, I've served in leadership roles for some of the world’s biggest companies, including Ford, Stanley Black and Decker and Amazon. I’m currently seeking my next leadership role in Environmental, Social, and Governance, or as a VP of Procurement, or as a VP of Corporate Social Responsibility / Sustainability, or related roles (Executive Director, COO). My expertise ensures your multi-billion dollar spending generates measurable jobs, wages, and taxes for the community. I bring the unique ability to think big, creatively challenge the status quo, and transform corporate spending into both a competitive advantage and a social imperative. KEYNOTE SPEAKER I’ve served as a keynote speaker / panelist / moderator on topics including: • Social Impact and Supplier Development • Corporate Social Responsibility • AI in Procurement BOARD LEADERSHIP My board experience includes: • Forgotten Harvest - Board Committee Member • Great Lakes Women’s Business Council • Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MHCC) • Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NNMSDC) • United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) • WBENC Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) MY LEADERSHIP APPROACH ☑️ Global Inclusivity: I believe that we as leaders serve on a global stage. ☑️ Focus on Shared Success & Goodwill: Our work is all about ensuring that success is shared, and that our companies do the right thing while making a profit—a win-win scenario. ☑️ Positive and Forward-Looking: I encourage team members to challenge themselves to grow, learn and be better and to never accept the status quo. Together, we work toward the future, signaling that our work and the greater good continues. QUOTES THAT DRIVE ME "To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try." Rosa Parks "Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion." Simon Sinek "When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.' ”Erma Bombeck
Amazon is a multinational technology company that primarily operates as an e-commerce platform selling a vast range of products, from electronics and apparel to groceries and household goods. It also provides cloud computing services through Amazon Web Services (AWS). As the Director of Global Corporate Procurement, Supplier Development, I designed the systems, frameworks, and mechanisms using technology and AI, to transform our supply chain to one that is more ethical, resilient, and inclusive.
Forgotten Harvest was formed in 1990 to fight two problems: hunger and waste. Forgotten Harvest “rescued” and distributed 40 million pounds of food last year by collecting surplus prepared and perishable food from 800 sources, including grocery stores, fruit and vegetable markets, restaurants, caterers, dairies, farmers, wholesale food distributors and other Health Department-approved sources. Learn more at https://www.forgottenharvest.org
I am an experienced keynote speaker, panel presenter and event emcee. I have spoken at over 100 national and global events, promoting the importance of responsible sourcing, social impact and supplier development. Topics include: 🎤 Social Impact and Supplier Development 🎤 Corporate Social Responsibility 🎤 AI in Procurement Learn more by emailing me at [email protected]
Preston and Associates LLC was created to help companies seeking to transform their organizational performance through strategic planning and operational efficiency. As the Founder and Consultant, I serve my clients in areas ranging from process to culture, leveraging my corporate experiences and expertise to help companies in the areas of Global Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, as well as with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Learn more by emailing me at [email protected]
Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions to help its customers get the job done. It is known for the tools they make that become household names and jobsite essentials, including brands like DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER®, Cub Cadet®, Hustler® and Troy-Bilt®. As the Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing, I led Global Supply Management for Transportation, Raw Materials and Indirect, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple divisions, 140+ manufacturing sites, and 50+ distribution centers, while managing strategic relationships with over 24,000 global suppliers and overseeing the procurement budget exceeding $2 billion, ensuring value and performance.
Dura Automotive Systems (Dura-Shiloh) is a global mobility systems supplier specializing in the design, engineering and manufacturing of solutions that drive the evolution of mobility. I was recruited into a newly created role of the Vice President, Global Supply Chain Management / Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Policy and Strategy where I created a best-in-class, end-to-end supply chain management operation, proudly serving as leader for 120 Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) team members across 36 locations in 18 countries.