MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BenjamIn Rosa-Schellhorn has over 19 years experience in the industry.  Benjamín has worked with in all major manufacturing sector in the island. Mostly covering all Supply Chain related areas, Benjamín has brought significant value improvements to the organizations he has worked for, thus receiving various recognitions in the Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices sector, as well as, in the Electronics and Textiles segments. Benjamín has worked for organizations of the size of Baxter, General Electric, Motorola, Hanes and actually performs as Strategic Sourcing Director Johnson & Johnson PR Operations , serving as liaison for global procurement teams.  Benjamín also supports community efforts and is part of the Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Supplier Development Council since early 2007. In Supplier Development, Benjamin has successfully exported talented local suppliers beyond the island, as part of the J&J Supplier Relationship Program.    Banjamín holds two bachelor degrees: in Industrial Management and in Organizational Studies (Human Resources). He is also a Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

Herminio Bosques, from Aguadilla,  has around 12 years of experience in the manufacturing field, mainly in the pharmaceutical sector. Started his career as Production Supervisor for the Timberland Co. and joined Merck Sharp & Dohme as a Planner/Buyer by 1995.  Since then, has been developing his career in various positions and has served as Planning Head, Manufacturing Manager, Procurement Manager, Lean/Six Sigma Implementation Leader and most recent as Sourcing Director PR, Caribbean & Central America. Some accomplishments has been Production key performance indicators above class A (>95%); Atypical investigations reductions by 83%; most recently in Procurement savings above targe (>200%).  During this period of time, have been able to work and design in multiple areas of the operation such as Business (from a Planning and Procurement perspective), Operations, Processes and People.  All these areas has been extensively evaluated using Lean Principle and applying them to the Arecibo Operations, looking to improve the operation and implement those key structural elements that will enable MPS to operate in Arecibo, making sure the systems and proceeses are portable throughout our division. Bachelor Degree Industrial Engineering from Mayaguez (RUM) and Master Degree in Finance from the Interamerican University.

José Ríos is Materials Manager for PEPSICO, Concentrate Operations Division, Cidra, PR .  Senior role with full accountability for the planning, execution and control of supply chain management for soft drink and juice beverage manufacturing plant. Maintain oversight for the receipt of 4,600 van loads, $30 million inventory, Foreign Trade Zone warehouse and $150 million raw materials purchasing for 463 items. Worked in many positions at Pepsico; as Purchasing Manager from 1997-2002, Materials Planner/Buyer Manager from 1991-1977 and Inventory Control/Warehouse Manager from 1998-1991.         Accomplished management by objectivesexecutiveexperienced in supply chain management, from materials planning and procurement to logistics and inventory management for world class consumer product manufacturing and distribution facilities. Skilled at employing ERP technology, MRP and directing inbound raw materials to supply manufacturing and distribution needs in a JIT environment. Key regional strategist contributing to the development and execution of Global Procurement Depository, Vendor ratings and global purchasing strategy. Highly motivated, organized decision maker with strong analytical skills. Excellent leadership and communication capabilities to ensure effective dealings with employee / customer issues and promote proactive relationships with key suppliers and real strategic alliances. Energy and motivation serve as driving force and example for others. Graduated Magna Cum Laude with MBA Materials Management from the University of Turabo and a BSBA Systems Design from the University of Puerto Rico.

Mary Roldán, from Aguadilla, has 31 years of purchasing experience;  18 of them for Abbott Laboratories.  Joined Abbott in 1992 as Senior Purchasing Agent in charge of all the stockrooms purchases for four plants with an overall inventory of more than $15MM.  In 2000 was promoted to Principal Purchasing Agent in charge of purchases on the following areas: copiers and fax equipment, infirmary supplies and equipment, computer equipment and supplies, software, office equipment and supplies, WWT chemicals, promotional, safety supplies and equipment, janitorial supplies and equipment, printing supplies, labels, uniforms and validated parts.  Assigned to ADI in 2005 in charge to coordinate the procurement of inventory and commodities for the Diagnostics Division.  In 2007 participated as the Purchasing Team Leader for the Class A implementation at APL.  Assigned to ABL in 2008 in charge of raw materials purchases  and Class A Team implementation Education:   Bachelor Degree in Purchasing Management from the American University. Graduated with Magna Cum Laude

Angel Soto is an industrial professional with more than 25 years experience in differents areas in the manafucturing industry, mainly in the areas of purchasing, sales and distribution. He has worked as Business Development Manager, Systems Implementation and Administrator in companies such as Bose, Intel and Toshiba.  Actually Mr. Angel Soto is the Puerto Rico Area Manager for Burckner Supply Company, Inc., a company dedicated to Supply Integration.

Luis J. Concepción is Strategic Buyer for DuPont Agricultural; coordinate and execute the procurement in the facilities, keeping in mind cost saving goals and quality assurance issues.  Mr. Concepción has worked as MRO Buyer at Doctor Center Hospital;  MRO Buyer/Bruckner Supply at Schering Plought/Manatí and Traffic Coordinator for Goya/Bayamon. BBA Accounting, University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus, Puerto Rico

Elsy M. Pérez have been working with Enterprise Rent-A-Car since 2001, actually as a Group Operations Manager in Puerto Rico. B.A., Criminal Justice, Florida International University

Eddie Varela  worked for Eli Lilly & Co from 1989 to 1996, during that time he held different positions all within the Material Organization such as Buyer, Planner, Master Scheduler, and Packaging Engineer.  Worked in a family business for the following two years.  In 1998 started working in Hewlett Packard as Supply Chain Manager. Some of the key responsibilities are order management and fulfillment, management of a $400M+ procurement organization.  Includes responsibility for inventory management, procurement of components, component vendor management and evaluation (HPSS).  Developed a local sourcing strategy for specific commodities.  Manage over 4600 SKU’s.  Divisional responsibility for PRMO owned vendor management including procurement strategies, price and capacity negotiation, vendor selection, inventory control programs, i.e. SMI, consignment, and cost reduction initiatives.  Developed, implemented, and measured performance metrics.    Master Degree Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia Bachelor Degree Industrial Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Puerto Rico

Lorenzo Bell Jr. is the Manager of Supplier Diversity for Johnson Controls, Inc.  Mr. Bell and the Johnson Control Diversity Business Development Team are responsible for managing more than $1 billion dollars in diverse purchases via the company’s enterprise-wide supplier diversity development initiatives. Mr. Bell’s role is to impact the decision making of the executive leadership team regarding Johnson Controls’ future direction, strategies and tactics in this area. He has created and championed policies and processes to track and improve the company’s diversity purchasing performance. Prior to joining Johnson Controls Inc. in 2007 Mr. Bell served as Director of Supplier Diversity for several Fortune 500 Corporations were he successfully launched their companywide supplier diversity processes and program. Mr. Bell has fourteen years experience as a strategic sourcing and supply chain management in the Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, and Construction / Faculties Management industries.  Mr. Bell also served nine years as a Naval Officer in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve. He leads the NMSDC Center of Excellence in New York/New Jersey and Georgia councils and serves on the board of directors for the Chicago, Georgia, and Tennessee, Minority Supplier Development Councils.  Bachelor’s Degree and MBA from Concordia University.

Pedro C. Vega Supply Chain Director, P.E., M.B.A., and over 23 years of professional experience with well-known companies such as Medtronic, Johnson and Johnson, McDonald’s Corporation, Philip Morris Inc., Kraft Foods, Inc., SmithKline Beecham and Intel de Puerto Rico. Positions held includes: Supply Chain Director, Purchasing Director, Logistics Director, Logistics and Information Systems Senior Manager, Purchasing & Traffic Manager, and Manufacturing Engineer. Hands-on experience with Pharmaceuticals Supply Chain Management, Quick Service Restaurant industry, food, tobacco and alcohol import and distribution in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean islands, Transportation Service Agreement (TVA), Y2K century date change, downsizing, change management, restructuring, MRPII and BPCS 4.2.

Felipe González  was born and raised in Chicago.  In the same year he began working in finance for the 1st two years of his career. Felipe was given the opportunity to continue to develop in the Supply Chain area and for the next 15 year he executed the role of Buyer/Planner, Planner, Master scheduler and Planning Manager. During this period Felipe was involved with numerous product launches that had impact to the PR operation, for example Lipitor, Neurontin and Lyrica. During the last 5 years Felipe was given to be Procurement Manager for Direct and in 2008 was given the opportunity to lead Procurement in Puerto Rico for the Pfizer operation.      Bachelor of Science in 1987, Northeastern Illinois University.

Ileana Matos Doval was born in Mayaguez and actually is a Region Manager for VWR Advanced Instrument. Part of her new responsibilities for 2010 is to assist our Corporate Partners in obtaining their Diversity goals. Part of her achievement was to be President of the Medical Technologist Association in 1982. Has been in Sales for Beckman Coulter as a Sales Supervisor, Baxter Sales as Manager for the Clinical Division. BS in Zoology, Mayagüez Campus. Medical Technologist Certifcate at the PR School of Medicine.

Julie Ann García, PhD, CBSE, CQA  is President at Action Service Corporation.  She directs a company specializing in reducing costs by appropriate labor allocation.  Ms. García has collaborated with PRMSDC for 8 years.  A graduate from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus with a masters and doctorate degree from Carlos Albizu University,

Luis David Soto Zayas is President of MENTOR Technical Group, Luis David has over twenty years of combined experience within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Building Automation industries.  Eng. Soto started his career at General Electric,, later on shifted through  Procter & Gamble and Warner Lambert to continue his development within the Facilities/Utilities Engineering field.  After that he joined the Johnson & Johnson family performing in several positions, moving on the ladder up to the position of Utilities Engineering Manager.  His excellent performance and vision rewarded him presiding the prestigious J&J Engineering Council.  His last assignment was as General Manager of SIEMEMS Building Technologies Caribbean Branch, before deciding to trade his current employer for his lifelong aspiration of raising his own company.  Proud of his heritage, Cayey’s native son, along with two other visionary partners founded Mentor Technical Group ten years ago.   Luis David has a Master Degree in Business Administration with a minor in International Business  and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnic University.

CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE Chairperson Ms. Elsy M. Pérez

Committee Members

Mr. Ismael del Pilar Category Sr. Manager AMGEN MANUFACTURING LIMITED PO Box 4060 Juncos, PR  00777-4060 Mr. Alexis Reyes MRO Buyer CARIBBEAN REFRESCOS, ICN. PO Box 11999 Cidra, PR  00739-1999 Ms. Elsy M. Pérez, Chairperson Group Operations Manager ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR PO Box 810248 Carolina, PR  00981 Ms. Nancy Massa Procurement Supervisor/PR Strategic Sourcing JOHNSON & JOHNSON PO Box 982 San Lorenzo, PR  00754 Mr. William Ocasio Customer Business Manager/PR & Latin American JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. Hacienda San José Vía Miradero SJ-77 Caguas, PR  00727 Ms. Nancy Rivera Procurement Specialist PFIZER GLOBAL MANUFACTURING PO Box 4119 Vega Baja, PR  00694-4119