2025 Fall Conference Presentations

ISM-Twin Cities Update
Alan Harrah, ISM-Twin Cities President, Daikin Applied
Randy Christoffersen, ISM-Twin Cities

Using Supplier Quality as a Competitive Advantage
Steve Greisinger, Daikin Applied

Budgeting for 2026 in times of uncertainty: forecasting commodity prices in an era of tariffs
John Anton, S&P Global

Indirect Sourcing Unlocked: Driving Strategic Change (An Interactive Session)
Jim Martinson, Sun Chemical
Eric Spieler, Seagate

Dude, What’s My Tariff?  Managing Logistics in Turbulent Times
Jason Craig, CH Robinson

Savvy IT Sourcing, It’s Not for the Faint of Heart
Amy Barnes, IT Sourcing Leader

The Power of Partnership – Aligning Sourcing with Business Goals
Jovelyn Larson, Wells Fargo
Stacey Johnson, Wells Fargo

Negotiating for the Future:  How AI, Data & Influence are Shaping Deals
Danielle Hansen, Strategic Training Advisors

Sustainability – Building a Better Future for You!
Rosa Laxamana, Granges Americas

Sourcing Leadership in a Turbulent World
Tom Derry, Institute for Supply Management

Change, Disruption, Uncertainty…and How Humans Respond
Ronn Lehmann, Success Authorities

Pit Crew to Podium -Trust as the Engine of Success in Supplier Relationship Management
Paul DeCarlo, ADI Global Distribution