Devendar Pallapati
President
president@lapics.org

Devendar is an independent consultant with a successful track record of over 15 years in information systems delivery and support in the Automotive, Chemical   Petroleum, and Media   Entertainment industries. He worked in all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle as Technology Advisor, Subject Matter Expert, Functional Analyst, Solutions Architect, Development Lead and Developer. He is an expert in configuring   setting up ERP systems in particular SAP SCM, BI environments. Devendar holds a Bachelors degree in Instrumentation Engineering and a Masters degree in Computer Science.

Aaron Johnson
Director at Large
ajohnson@guidetechnologies.com

Aaron is Director of Sales and Marketing of iSeries Solutions for DKM, Inc. DKM delivers complete enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including services, software, hardware, and supporting applications such as Supply Chain Management and CRM/Sales Force Automation. Aaron helps clients with software requirements definition, hardware sizing, high availability, outsourcing, facilities management, and software/hardware maintenance configuration assistance. Aaron holds a BA and MBA from the University of California, Riverside.

Hasan Haideri, CPIM, CIRM
VP Finance
vpfinance@lapics.org

Hasan Haideri has twenty years of hands-on experience in all areas of operations management including planning, production management, manufacturing management, inventory control, warehousing, purchasing, logistics and transportation. He has also served as project manager on ERP implementation (SAP) and lean supply chain projects.

Hasan currently directs the logistics functions at Davis Wire Corporation where he is responsible for transportation, customer service and production planning. He is currently leading the company’s lean and six sigma initiatives. He has traveled globally on business and pleasure.

Hasan has a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He is certified by APICS as CPIM and CIRM.

Steve Buchwald, CIRM, PMP - The Buchwald Group
Vice President - In House Education
Past President 1999-2000
vpinhouse@lapics.org

Steve Buchwald, CIRM, PMP, has over 25 years of industry experience helping companies become more competitive and profitable while improving overall quality levels. He provides Activity Based Costing (ABC), Activity Based Management (ABM) and other financial education and consulting services. Steve has experience in Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Operations, Inventory Control, Finance, Continuous Process Improvement, and Total Quality Management.

A noted speaker and lecturer, Steve teaches courses on JIT, TQM, and MRPII for APICS, and has spoken nationally and internationally. His writings have appeared in CFO Magazine, APICS-The Performance Advantage Magazine, and in the Chapter's newsletter and web page. Titles include "Leveraging the Supply Chain to Develop the Most Effective Business Strategy", "Throughput Accounting—A Recipe for Success" and "Changing Manufacturing Concepts."

Steve's in-depth knowledge, coupled with "hands-on" skills have brought successful results for manufacturing and retail companies of all sizes throughout the United States. He has helped companies reduce inventory, eliminate inventory shrinkage, and install ABC/ABM programs that have contributed to profit turnarounds.

He holds a Master of Arts degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Steve has held various positions in consulting, production and management.

Mark Betancourt
VP - Membership / Marketing
vpmembership@lapics.org

Mark Betancourt is an Operations Professional with over 18 years experience in aviation and high tech industries. Currently, he provides Change Management support as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Member of the F/A-18 and NUCAS Programs for the Integrated Systems division of the Northrop Grumman Corporation. He coordinates and administers changes between Product Definition and the Procurement Organizations, requiring an extensive knowledge of Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Engineering Design Review, and Program business systems. Mark’s strong points are program management, scheduling and planning, materials, and manufacturing. Over the years he has been able to promote operational improvements through his understanding of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, material JIT, product development, and manufacturing procedures. Mark has a BS degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.