Board of Directors
Our chapter is governed by our Board of Directors. The board meets monthly.
Meet the ISM-Twin Cities Board
Kent Kolstad, CPSM, C.P.M.
Current Company: Winnebago Ind
Current Position: Enterprise Sourcing Manager
Years as a board member: 6
Why are you involved with ISM leadership?
To pass on what I have learned and advance the practice of supply management to the next generation. Also, it is important to network and develop strong connections in the Twin Cities.
Fun facts about Kent:
I love home construction and designed and built my last 3 homes
Alan Harrah
Current Company: Daikin Applied
Current Position: Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing
Years as board member: 4 years
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?
Because I am passionate about personal development, networking with other supply chain executives, and staying on top of the latest industry trends.
Fun facts about Alan:
Alan went to the REAL UOM (Michigan), he loves tennis, and he’s the best pickleball player in his family!
Gary Buescher
Current Company: Gopher Sport
Current Position: Vice President of Procurement and Manufacturing
Years as board member: 2 years
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?
To collaborate with other Twin Cities supply chain leaders to learn, grow, and keep abreast of evolving supply chain developments and best practices.
Fun fact about Gary:
I play the accordian (my mother had aspirations that I would join Lawrence Welk some day)
Peggy Sowden
Current Company: Stratasys Inc.
Current Position: US Regional Indirect Sourcing Manager
Years as board member: 8 years
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?
I love to learn about what is new in our industry. Being in the leadership in the TC organization helps keep the opportunity for learning about my profession and to be connected to other procurement professionals alive in the Twin Cities
Fun fact about Peggy:
Peggy is dedicated to raising funds to end breast cancer through walking the Susan G Komen 3 Day.
Nick Fuhry
Current Company: Boston Scientific
Current Position: IT Global Sourcing Manager
Years as board member: 1 Year
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?
To influence the program offerings that can bring benefit to the numerous Sourcing Professionals throughout the Twin Cities.
Fun fact about Nick:
I once won a table tennis tournament at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Jovelyn Larson
Current Company: Finance and Banking
Current Position: Lead Negotiator and Strategic Sourcing Partner
Years as board member: 2
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?: I have a strong sense of devotion for the nonprofit sector as it gives me a deep appreciation for how nonprofit organizations like ISM seek to improve the skills of sourcing/procurement professionals to help them become leaders who can deliver high valued services to their business partners that drives organization and business performance.
Fun fact about Jovelyn: I love singing karaoke. I can speak 7 local dialects of the Phillippines.
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Shane Ahlbrecht
Current Company: Fastenal
Current Position: Supply Chain Consultant
Years as board member: 1 year
Why you are involved with ISM leadership? I’m very interested in understanding supply chain and procurement best practices. I also enjoy sharing this information with peers in the industry and learning from their point of view. ISM is a great organization that is a cross-section of different levels of experience, industries, and ideas.
Fun fact about Shane: I played amateur Town Team Baseball for 17 years
Randy Christoffersen
Current Company: ISM-Twin Cities & The TPD Group, LLC
Current Position: Executive Director of ISM-Twin Cities & Sr. Account Manager for the TPD Group
Years as board member: I have been part of the ISM-Leadership team for 6 1/2 years.
Why you are involved with ISM leadership?
ISM is a great organization to keep current on the best practices in our field and build a strong network of colleagues to support my professional and personal growth. I enjoy mentoring and discussing current challenges with both those new to our profession and those who have been in supply management for many years.
Fun fact about Randy:
In my spare time, I enjoy bike riding, visiting state parks, and visiting my two granddaughters in Madison, WI. I am an avid American history fan and have read many books, especially on the Civil War and World War II.