NEXUS Project Resources

	L. Louis Garrett, Founder of NEXUS L.Louis Garrett began his career with General Motors Corporation in 1984. He held various positions starting with Supervisor of Production/Quality, Statistical Process Control Coordinator, Reliability Engineer/Lean Manufacturing Administrator, General Supervisor of Production/Reliability, Quality Manager, and Quality Director of Pontiac East Truck Assembly during GM’s critical GMT800 launch. In June 1999, after 15 successful years with GM, he formed GCC-Quality Engineering Services with a goal to grow and diversify the business within a five to seven year span. As Quality & Lean Manufacturing Director for GCC-Quality Engineering Services, Mr. Garrett has successfully worked on the floor with hundreds of Tier II automotive suppliers. He has worked with over twenty automotive Tier I suppliers and has serviced and coordinated over fifty APQP program launches that impact General Motors Corp, Chrysler, Ford, BMW, and Mazda, all while covering the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, South Korea, Brazil and currently, China. Louis graduated from Prairie View A & M University in 1983 (Summa Cum Laude) with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, He later attended Central Michigan University for his Master of Science in Administration Degree. Louis was certified in 1988 by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Quality Engineer and Quality Auditor and has over twenty-four years of automotive and manufacturing experience.
	Tony Kayyod, President Kaytech International Tony Kayyod was an executive for Delphi Corporation with responsibilities as Director, Global Engineering & Manufacturing Footprint. Tony held several positions in General Motors as the Director and the Chief Engineer of the Mexico Technical Center, Team Leader in Indiana, Marketing Manager in New York and Manufacturing Engineering Manager for operations in Mexico and Portugal. Prior to that, he was the Industrial Marketing Manager at Condec Corporation for commercial and architectural industries and Project Engineer for the Instrumentation Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation working with chemical, paper, research and nuclear markets. Tony received an MBA from Jacksonville State University in 1983 and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1978. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and has been awarded 3 patents.
	Linda McFarland, Founder and CEO Classic Computer Recovery, Inc. Linda McFarland is the founder and CEO of Michigan and Illinois-based Classic Computer Recovery Inc, an E-waste Recycler who has performed MORE 1-Day Recycling events and developed MORE Permanent Drop Offs in the last 4 ½ years than most of the largest E-waste Recyclers in the nation. CCR has specialized in low cost E-waste solutions for Solid Waste Agencies, Recycling Authorities, DPWs ,Municipalities and School Districts since 2002. Her company currently holds the State of Michigan Computer Recycling contract recycling for more than 3000 offices. CCR, Inc. won the 2006 Recycler of the Year at the Michigan Recycling Coalition’s annual conference and also won the award for Outstanding Electronics Recycling from the Illinois EPA at the Illinois Recycling Association Conference in June of 2004. CCR uses vendors who do “glass to glass” recycling to recycle all their lead based glass, which is the most “GREEN” way to recycle. CCR specializes in creating PDO’s (permanent drop offs) at municipalities through out the Midwest, in an effort to provide a way for residents to recycle their electronics.
	Arnie Oseland, Principal Consultant GlobalLink Network Automotive Standards Support TS16949 ISO 14001 ISO 9001 APQP PPAP LEAN Six Sigma Engineering Services (core business) Product Design Prototypes Translations Automotive Connectivity Professional Supply Chain Resources From beginning to end complete Supply Chain management support. International Trade Management, Transportation, Foreign Trade Zone, etc. Inventory Management Outside supplier tracking Barcode implementation Improvement of customer shipping scores Professional IT Services Network, server, and workstation setup Telcom audit (cost reduction) ERP Implementation support CRM Implementation support plus much more Professional Sales Force
	Vincent Campione, Chief Commerce Officer Global Link Network Vincent Campione founded Global Link Network (GLN) with Security Packing to become the first general purpose operators of Foreign Trade Zone #140. He was instrumental in leading GLN’s re-development of the former “Buick City” site into a state of the art intermodal rail yard and value added center known as the “Great Lakes Global Gateway” (GLGG) opening in Q4 2008. Vincent's “C Level” strategic relationship management positions with Boise Cascades’ Integrated Solutions Team, WW Grainger’s Material Logic Group, and Supply Chain Solutions Inc. has provided him a unique insight into emerging supply chain strategies and how technology enabled collaboration is shaping the global economy. Mr. Campione designed and helped implement the Regional Supply Chain Collaboration Team (RSCT) supported by local, state and federal officials. The RSCT is providing new competitive advantages for Michigan businesses and strategic infrastructure investments critical for Michigan’s success. He is an Executive Board Me r for Eastern Michigan Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) serving as the Education Chair Person, and a founding me r of the Genesee Regional Supply Chain Collaboration Team (RSCT). Mr. Campione holds a BBA Degree in Finance from Mercer University and did his graduate studies at the University of Miami of Florida. Currently working on a Masters Degree of International business at the International Import-Export Institute. Graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School.
	Linda J. Williams, President Purchasing Solutions Plus Linda J. Williams began her career at the Service and Parts Division of General Motors Corporation in 1974. Her purchasing experience spans 20 years and includes global buying and management at the commodity level for both the OEM and after sales sectors. Additional experience to support purchasing and supplier related activity includes Value Chain Analysis and Supplier Development. While at GM. Linda also received certification in Project Management, Effective Negotiations and Leadership Training. Linda has been a me r of the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM). After 30 years of service, Linda retired from GM in 2006. In 2007, Linda established Purchasing Solutions Plus, LLC to provide consultative and support services to NEXUS and the automotive supply base. Linda completed her undergraduate studies in Social Science at LeMoyne — Owen College in Memphis, TN. In 1990, she earned a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.
	Kelly Frees, Program Manager JCS Industries Currently the program manager/partner with JCS Industries. Was the owner of KB Logistics, Lansing, MI .Responsible for the full start-up and ongoing daily management, operations and sales generation of a logistics and assembly, rework company. Primary markets include automotive, service and manufacturing. Responsible for all sales generation, customer sourcing, contract negotiations, customer interface, and problem resolution. Through successful networking, able to consistently secure new sales and repeat sales based on the delivery of high quality and timely output. Consistently produced increasing year-over-year revenues and exceptional profit margins to investment stakeholders from zero, in the business infancy, to currently over a quarter-million dollars per year. Responsible for directing a Facility Supervisor who manages a production crew of 7 full-time employees. Manage all business aspects including estimating, invoicing, collections Automotive for sub-assembly and assembly of parts for the Ford mustang, 500,000.00. Contracts with General Motors Lansing Delta Plant, reworking production parts 16,000 pcs per week . 80,000.00 Contracts with Slabtown doing assemblies, that are for the Ford Motor company, 500,000pcs per year, 120,000.00 Several other smaller contracts.
	Abner J, Tansil, President and Founder Center for Human Resource Solutions The President and founder of the Center for Human Resource Solutions is Abner J. Tansil, who has a broad range of corporate and legal experience as a practicing labor and employment law attorney and former personnel director and human resources executive with the world's largest manufacturing company. He has represented both private and public employers in commercial and civil litigation matters. His areas of specialization include collaborative collective bargaining and grievance administration and litigation of wrongful discharge and employment discrimination claims, as well as affirmative action planning and OFCCP compliance activities. He also serves as a mediator in civil disputes, and is an adjunct faculty me r of several universities, as well as a frequent guest speaker in human resources, diversity management, and employment and labor law matters. Mr. Tansil has a B.B.A from the University of Detroit and a J.D. from Wayne State University.
	Regina Pettway, President Business Opportunity Network Regina Marshall Pettway, President, Business Opportunity Network, began her career in Supplier Diversity and Contract Compliance in 1983. Her responsibilities included monitoring vendor files for disparate impact, discriminatory practices and/or underutilization of minorities. Partnering with various community and governmental organizations she planned workshops, seminars, and various networking and social events. During this time she became certified in Plan Development, Complaint Processing, Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving. Marshall Pettway found her career to be very rewarding and after 25 years of promoting Business Development and Supplier Diversity through inclusion, she launched the Business Opportunity Network. The Business Opportunity Network is a corporate event planning company whose goal is to assist any company, business or organization with an interest in, and concern for building our local and global economy. The Business Opportunity Network will assist in achieving professional business and organizational objectives through value-driven trade shows, conferences and informational workshops. A me r of the International Special Event Society (ISES).
	Pamela Hawkins, President PL Hawkins & Associates Pamela Hawkins is President of PL Hawkins & Associates. Established in 2001, this consulting firm specializes in community/economic development, grant proposals, business plans, feasibility studies, strategic/sustainability plans, marketing studies and event planning. In 2009, the firm plans to expand into Education and Training. Ms. Hawkins spent 20+ years in higher education. She was the Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Professional Development for the University of Michigan-Flint, Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering and Management Institute) and Ferris State University where she provided training programs for business and industry. Areas of training included Management, Technical, Quality and Computer Systems (including AutoCAD). Programs were held in both the United States and in other countries. Also, Ms. Hawkins brought delegations from Wuhan and Beijing, China to Kettering’s campus for special training programs. Pamela holds a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. Presently, she is the Chairperson of the Genesee County Economic Development Corporation Board, an entity that provides “Gap” Financing for Businesses from Federal, State, County and City Revolving Loan Funds.