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Celebrating Resilience, Leadership, and the Future of Supply Chain

As I reflect on our 2026 Top Management Night, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the incredible ASCM Houston supply chain community.

On June 4, despite severe rain and challenging weather conditions across the Houston area, more than 80 supply chain professionals, educators, students, and industry leaders joined us for an evening of learning, recognition, and connection. While the weather undoubtedly prevented some members from attending, the strong turnout was a powerful reminder of the resilience, dedication, and leadership that define the supply chain profession in Houston.

This year's theme, "From Energy to Execution: Building Sustainable Supply Chains in a Changing World," could not have been more timely. Our keynote speakers, Dr. Brandee Fernandez of Baker Hughes and Dr. Elnaz Kabir of Texas A&M University, challenged us to think differently about sustainability, energy flexibility, supplier collaboration, and the evolving role of supply chain professionals in building resilient organizations. Their presentations highlighted both the opportunities and complexities facing our industry as we navigate changing energy systems, emissions reporting requirements, and increasingly interconnected supply networks.

Top Management Night is also our opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our community. This year, we recognized members who achieved ASCM certifications, welcomed 169 new members to our chapter, honored long-standing members for their years of commitment, and installed our 2026-2027 Executive Board. These milestones reflect the continued growth, leadership, and strength of ASCM Houston and the supply chain profession we serve.

We were also proud to recognize several outstanding contributors to our chapter:

• Partner of the Year: iChain Consulting LLC
• Educational Partner of the Year: NOV
• Volunteer of the Year: Johanna Peralez
• Volunteer of the Year: Sang Hyun Park

Their dedication, partnership, innovation, and service have strengthened our chapter and helped advance supply chain excellence across Houston and our broader region.

The evening also provided an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year. Together, we expanded professional development opportunities, delivered more than a dozen continuing education hours, strengthened our educational programs, modernized chapter operations, improved member engagement, and continued to advance our mission of empowering supply chain leaders through education, professional development, innovation, and community impact. These achievements are the result of countless volunteer hours and the support of members, sponsors, instructors, speakers, and partners who believe in the value of a strong supply chain community.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to Johanna Peralez and Lena Stoots. Events like Top Management Night do not happen by accident. Months of planning, coordination, and dedication go into creating an experience that brings our community together, and their leadership was instrumental in making this year's event a success.

As we begin a new chapter year, I am excited about the opportunities ahead. Supply chains continue to evolve, and ASCM Houston remains committed to providing the education, connections, and leadership development our members need to grow, lead, and thrive.

If you are looking for a way to make a difference, we invite you to get involved. Whether you are interested in volunteering, serving on a committee, helping with student outreach, supporting chapter operations, or contributing your expertise, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and ways to support ASCM Houston, please contact [email protected].

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Have a topic, case study, facility tour, or area of expertise that could benefit our community? We are always looking for presenters and industry leaders willing to share their knowledge and practical supply chain insights. Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss speaking opportunities.

We are also expanding our Women in Supply Chain (WISC) initiatives and reviewing our communication distribution list to ensure we are reaching everyone interested in participating. If you would like to receive WISC communications, volunteer with the committee, or learn more about upcoming programs and networking opportunities, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for being part of ASCM Houston. Whether you attended Top Management Night, participated in one of our educational programs, volunteered, sponsored an event, or supported a fellow supply chain professional, your involvement helps make our chapter stronger.

Together, we are building a stronger, more connected supply chain community across Houston and beyond.

Warm regards,

Tammy Giesler-Hagans
President, ASCM Houston Chapter