Supply Chain Summit 2025

Dave Porter has over 30 years of leadership experience in the logistics/supply chain industry. Dave is currently partner/founder of Orion Solutions Group, an executive placement/consulting firm heading up their logistics practice. 

Previously, Dave served as President of Hub Group Los Angeles and Hub Group San Francisco, held numerous sales leadership roles on a regional and national basis, and served as EVP of Supply Chain Solutions (3PL and Truck Brokerage), among other roles for Hub Group. Most recently, Dave served as CEO for approximately 5 years at Rail Delivery Services, an award-winning drayage, trucking/dedicated, and consolidation 3pl in Fontana. Dave earned his BA from Western Michigan University and MBA from the University of Redlands.

Dave was recently an adjunct professor and currently serves on the California State University Fullerton School of Operations and Supply Chain Management Advisory Board and is a member of numerous industry associations.

Sun Kwok is an innovation leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of diverse management experience across multiple industries and supply chain disciplines. He has also been a long-time Board Member of the Southern California Roundtable, previously serving as Education Chair, Treasurer, and IT Co-Chair.

Currently, Sun is the Vice President of Supply Chain Solutions at Niagara Bottling LLC, the world's largest private label water bottling company. Based in California, Niagara operates over 50 manufacturing facilities across the continental United States and has acquired two former competitors. In the past six years, Niagara has aggressively expanded its international production footprint into Central America, Europe, and Australia.

Sun leads a team of 40 highly technical supply chain professionals who support the 500+ member Supply Chain Department in the areas of Continuous Improvement and Artificial Intelligence. This includes process mining and re-engineering, as well as prompt engineering and the deployment of large language models (LLMs) within both SaaS and homegrown platforms. His career passion lies in leading transformative organizational optimization efforts.

Areas of Expertise:
Digital Business Transformation with AI and Data Science
Strategic Cross-Departmental Leadership
Organizational Re-engineering and Change Management END HERE

David Libatique is the Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement for the Port of Los Angeles, a position that oversees and manages all communications on behalf of America’s Port® via the Community Relations, Media Relations, Government Affairs, Trade Development, and Labor Relations and Workforce Development Divisions.

In this role, Libatique works with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, organized labor, beneficial cargo owners, terminal operators, international customers, shipping and cruise lines, railroads, the trucking industry, media, and regulatory agencies to advance the Port’s goals and initiatives. He also interacts on a broader scale with an array of local, regional, statewide, and national elected officials and stakeholders.

Libatique first joined the Port in January 2011 as Senior Director of Government Affairs, where he led the Port’s intergovernmental advocacy at a critical time of increasing engagement with local, regional, state, federal, and even transnational and international levels of government.

Prior to joining the Port, Libatique served as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s Director of Energy Policy, where he was responsible for advancing the Mayor’s environmental policies at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Before assuming that role, he served as the Mayor’s Senior Policy Analyst and acted as a liaison with the Port of Los Angeles, where he advanced priority initiatives, including the Clean Air Action Plan and Clean Truck Program.

Libatique holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a master of public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Ahmad Murtada brings over 14 years of expertise in the supply chain and transportation sector, with more than 9 of those years spent at Amazon. He currently serves as a Senior Manager in Amazon’s Network Planning and Execution team, where he oversees third-party carriers across the U.S. and manages Final Mile Delivery Performance within the U.S. network. Ahmad’s career at Amazon has primarily focused on the Middle Mile and Final Mile delivery segments.

Prior to Amazon, Ahmad gained valuable experience at Home Depot and Lowe's in their distribution centers. He holds a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic University Pomona, an MBA from California State University, and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.

Chris Perry is a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience driving business growth through the strategic alignment of technology and operations, Chris Perry brings a wealth of knowledge from his roles as CIO and management consultant. Currently with West Monroe Partners, he advises private equity firms and their portfolio companies, as well as blue-chip organizations, on optimizing their technology investments.

Chris's expertise lies in leveraging technology to drive operational efficiency and business transformation. He is particularly passionate about applying best practices from large enterprises to help startups and mid-sized companies achieve their full potential.

Areas of Expertise:
The ERP Market and its Future: Chris advises his clients on the current state of the ERP market and how it will be affected by emerging technologies in the coming months and years. He sees the development of agentic AI as the most significant change for 2025.

• Managing Technical Debt: Chris helps organizations manage technical debt and maximize value creation through intelligent technology investment.

Chris's deep understanding of business processes, technology, and the M&A process provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in today's dynamic environment. He is a member of the Supply Chain Advisory Board at the University of California, Fullerton.

Jorie Ramsaur is the Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Intelligent Audit, a global transportation audit and data analytics software company. Intelligent Audit works with over 2,800 clients globally. Jorie is based out of their West Coast office and has been with Intelligent Audit for over seven years. Prior to IA, she was with UPS for fifteen years in a variety of different roles.

Jorie is the Committee Chair for the 2021 CSCMP EDGE Conference, serving as Vice Chair for the committee for the 2020 conference. Prior to that, Jorie served as the President of the Southern California CSCMP Roundtable for three years. She has held various roles within the Roundtable including Education Chair and Treasurer.

Jorie holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech and a MBA from Georgia State University.

Lupe Valdez joined the Union Pacific as the Director of Public Affairs in July of 2005.  She serves the Los Angeles Basin, which includes Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara and Imperial Counties as well as Arizona and Southern Nevada.  

Her responsibilities include working with local elected officials and community groups as well as dealing with environmental policy.

She grew up in Northeast Los Angeles and attended local schools.  She continued her education at the University of Southern California where she earned both a B.A. degree and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. 

Prior to joining the Union Pacific, she worked for Southern California Regional Rail Authority- (Metrolink) in Los Angeles and served as a Deputy Executive Officer for the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) in Diamond Bar.  She began her professional career at the Southern California Rapid Transit District (RTD) and continued her transportation work with Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and MTA, now known as Metro. 

Lupe currently serves as Board Member for BizFed Los Angeles, Commerce Business Council, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership, Future Ports, San Gabriel Valley Public Affairs Network  and also is a member of Greater Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Chamber and Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA).   She also serves on the Executive Board for Inland Empire Economic Partnership, Inland Action and Arizona State Chamber.

Anjulina Lay is a senior at the University of California, Riverside, graduating in June 2025 with a degree
in Business Administration, concentrating in Operations and Supply Chain Management, and a minor in
International Relations.

As President of UCR’s Supply Chain Society, she leads initiatives to connect students with industry
professionals through site tours, networking events, and workshops. She has applied Lean methodologies
to improve club operations, streamlining meetings and event execution.

Her experience at the Cambodian Embassy in Washington, D.C., deepened her understanding of
international trade regulations and policies, influencing her decision to pursue a minor in International
Relations. This global perspective enhances her approach to supply chain strategy, particularly in
navigating trade rules and cross-border logistics.

Anjulina is also interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing, focusing on improving production
efficiency through strategic operations and process optimization. She aims to enhance global supply
chains and manufacturing systems by leveraging regulatory knowledge, data-driven decision-making, and
continuous improvement methodologies.

Joyce Tseng is a driven and versatile leader currently in her second year at Mt. San Antonio College, where she is pursuing an associate's degree in Business Administration and a major in Industrial Design Engineering. As President of the Business Club, Joyce has transformed the organization into an unofficial hub for business students on campus. By fostering a collaborative environment, she has created pathways for students to access vital resources, connect with industry professionals, and navigate their transitions from community college to university and professional environments.

Building on a strong foundation in hospitality, where she served as Vice President of her high school’s business hospitality program, Joyce brings a unique perspective to leadership. Her experiences have shaped her passion for exploring diverse niches in the business world, including supply chain management and product design, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. Joyce is particularly committed to researching and addressing barriers in accessibility within both products and business environments, aiming to drive innovation that benefits her community and beyond.

Kurt Schetne is a fourth-year student at California State University, Fullerton, set to graduate in Spring 2025. He is studying Business Administration with a concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management and a minor in Business Data Analytics.

As President of CSUF’s Association for Supply Chain Management, he leads a team of 12 board members and approximately 60 active club members. Under his leadership, the club focuses on preparing students for successful supply chain careers through company recruiting events, guest speakers, workshops, and more. Throughout his college experience, Kurt has completed internships with Albertsons, Fastenal, Boeing, TRL11, and Rocket Lab, where he discovered his passion for aerospace. These roles have enabled him to gain experience in logistics, process improvement, inventory management, and procurement. Kurt's passion for supply chain began after taking an internship with Albertsons in Summer 2023, where he was exposed to the fast-paced, critical 24/7 operation that is required for food to get to the consumer.

His career aspirations include becoming a subject matter expert on all things supply chain and applying this knowledge to help companies enhance their operations.

Terry Sittisadjatum is a senior at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP), majoring in Technology and Operations Management with an emphasis in Supply Chain. As the vice president of CPP’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), he is focused on having transfer and commuter students more involved on campus, informing them of connections, opportunities, and advances in the supply chain world.

He is interested in strategic consumer behavior and sustainable supply chain solutions. A Northridge native, Terry enjoys journaling, hiking, and calisthenics. 

As the 10^th President/CEO of Mt. San Antonio College, she is the first President of color for the College, as well as the second female President. Dr. Martha Garcia is driven to serve the students, whose experiences often reflect her own.

Dr. Garcia was the first in her family to pursue higher education, getting her start at a community college. Her parents, both from Mexico, worked as farmworkers so their children could have better opportunities in life. She is committed to the transformative power of higher education and student-centered leadership. The values she learned from her parents – hard work, perseverance, honesty, and respect – guide and inspire her.

Dr. Garcia also serves or has served in leadership roles on boards and task forces of numerous organizations, including the California Association of Latino Community College Trustees and Administrators, Community College League of California Committees, and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Implementation Workgroup.

Derek Dokter is an engaging and creative professor at Mt. San Antonio College with a proven record of performance by focusing on motivating students to achieve higher learning goals. Derek is an avid professor who promotes community connections to add value to students in the marketplace.

Derek is known to effectively meet the needs of faculty and students by successful problem-solving, organizational skills, and excellent communication. He has a passion for providing an inclusive environment that includes positive interaction, a trusted setting, and technology advance experience.

Dr. Yuanjie He is a professor and department chair of Technology and Operations Management (TOM) Department, College of Business Administration, Cal Poly Pomona. He is also the program director of the MS Business Analytics and MS Digital Supply Chain Management programs.

Dr. He received his Ph.D. in Operations from Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University in 2005, his master’s degree in system engineering and bachelor’s degree in Engineering Economics from Tianjin University, China, in 2000. His main teaching interests are supply chain management and business analytics related areas. He is an active member of professional societies such as DSI, ASCM, CSCMP, and ICISA.

Dr. He is a recognized scholar in the areas of supply chain management and sustainability with over twenty journal articles published in high quality journals and was the recipient of Inaugural Jagdish N. Sheth Award for Scholarship Excellence in 2019.

Aziz Amiri is the CEO of the Regional Chamber of Commerce - San Gabriel Valley, bringing extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to community empowerment. Previously, he served as President of the Diamond Bar and Monrovia Chambers of Commerce, where he helped grow local businesses and co-founded the Regional Chamber.

Aziz has also contributed to the Los Angeles County Commission on Aging, improving policies for seniors, and served on the Board Emeritus of the Mt. San Antonio College Foundation, shaping educational opportunities. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that serving the community is a divine calling, and he continues to lead with vision and dedication.

Erika Bowers is an Accounting Professor with Senior Management experience in managing multiple
clients from the implementation stage to the steady-state environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment to meet the demands of both internal and external contacts.

Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Analysis, negotiations, customer relations, contract compliance, SLA compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, SWOT analysis, IT/Telecom, benchmarking, database management, staffing functions, A/P & A/R, financial reporting and analysis, profit/loss analysis, forecasting, budgeting, procurement/sourcing