The Center for Supply Chain Excellence is dedicated to promoting regional education in supply chain business fields, especially logistics, transportation and global trade.

A collaborative relationship between business firms, the university, and College of Business Administration faculty and staff will guide the center's growth, direction and resources.

The supply chain advisory board consists of distinguished food executives from Western New York and representatives from the College of Business Administration and includes:

• Wayne Devantier, Praxair
• Wendell Erb, The Erb Group of Companies
• Jerry Hoban, J.B. Hunt
• Joe Berti, Speed Global
• Mary Kiener, Rich Products
• Mike Riccio, Leonards Express
• Robert Rich III, ROAR Logistics
• Jacquline Buckles, J.B. Hunt
• Micheal Carroll, Canusa Logistics
• Kenneth N. Bieger, Niagara Falls Bridge Commison
• Gary Hull, Harborside Capital Resources
• Mark Frascatore, Niagara University
• Jack Ampuja, Niagara University
• Jim Kling, Niagara University
• Gerry Catalano, Niagara University
• Phil Catanese, Niagara University

 For more information on the FMC, please contact Gerry Catalano, program coordinator, or Phillip Catanese, director of centers & college outreach.