Ken Dillard

Ken Dillard is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in project management, logistics, supply chain, demand planning, industry analytics, finance, operations, audit, compliance, risk management, and international operations.

Ken pursued his academic journey by attaining a Master's degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, complemented by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Auburn University Harbert College of Business. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University.

His professional career highlights include serving in various roles at Bridgestone Americas, such as Project Manager for Logistics and Supply Chain, Demand Planning and Industry Analytics Director, Finance and Operations Manager, and Compliance Manager. Ken also held positions at Gaylord Entertainment Company as Operations Audit and Compliance Director, and at United Methodist Publishing House as Risk and Operations Director.

Ken Dillard's expertise encompasses project management, logistics, supply chain optimization, demand planning, industry analytics, financial management, operations efficiency, audit procedures, compliance standards, risk mitigation, and international business operations.