David Widdifield

Accomplished Senior Supply Chain professional with 26 years of demonstrated expertise in retail supply chain operations, executive leadership, project management, data analysis, supplier relationship management, and technology development. Offering a unique leadership background built upon a 17-year career in the United States Army, earning the rank of Captain.

Effective communicator with excellent planning, organizational, and negotiation strengths as well as the ability to lead, reach consensus, establish goals, and drive results. Seasoned educator with more than 10 years of experience in collegiate faculty and program director roles, as well as adjunct teaching experience comprised of curriculum development, classroom lecturing, and undergraduate and graduate-level program administration.

Education

• DM, Doctorate of Management, Case Western Reserve University, 2014
• MBA, Franklin University, 1996
• BS, Computer Science, DeVry University, 2004
• BS, Business Management, Franklin University, 1992
• BS, Human Resource Management, 1992

Companies

• Assistant Dean, Academic Operations Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas (2022)
• Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs The University of Texas at Dallas (2020)
• Clinical Associate Professor & Program Director, MS Supply Chain Managment The University of Texas at Dallas (2019)
• Assistant Professor Dallas Baptist University (2017 — 2019)
• Faculty Advisor Fisher College of Business Global Applied Projects, The Ohio State University (2018 — 2018)
• Global Director, Retail Solutions Crane Worldwide Logistics (2015 — 2018)
• Advisory Board Member Vista Packaging and Logistics (2010 — 2017)
• Director, Master in Business Logistics Engineering Fisher College of Business (2010 — 2015)
• Senior Lecturer Ohio State University (2005 — 2015)