Jack Quarles

Jack Quarles is the Vice President of Customer Success at Brightfield, a position he has held since December 2018.1 He is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in consulting and procurement.1

Professional Background

Jack has an extensive career history that includes:

• Vice President of Customer Success at Brightfield (December 2018 - Present)
• Lead Consultant at Buying Excellence (May 2009 - November 2018)
• VP Operations at Invoice Insight (January 2001 - August 2006)
• President & Founder of Stone House EBA (1999 - 2001)1

Expertise and Skills

Jack is known for his expertise in:

• SOW (Statement of Work) Spend Management
• Data analysis
• Sourcing
• Solution design
• Negotiation
• Leading cross-functional teams1

He has experience as an Interim Chief Procurement Officer and is skilled at defining service offerings and action plans in ambiguous situations.1

Achievements

Jack is a 3-time bestselling author on topics related to expense management and collaborative selling.1 He has also captured millions of dollars in savings for middle market clients during his time as a Lead Consultant.1

Education

Jack holds impressive academic credentials:

• BA in History from Yale University (1987 - 1991)
• MBA in Marketing and Economics from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (1997 - 1999)1

Personal Attributes

Jack describes himself as a "joyful team-builder who loves the work he does and the people he works with and serves." He is known for his ability to connect "spreadsheet formulas to boardroom strategy" with a focus on implementing long-term system-level improvements.1