Central Home Brands
Karyn Kummer has extensive work experience in supply chain management and logistics. Karyn began their career at Verlag Schmid in 1996 as a Technical Editor and Translator, a role they held until 1999. Karyn then worked at Detroit Diesel as an International Materials Planner from 1999 to 2001. Karyn then joined Visteon Corporation as a North American Customs Supervisor from 2001 to 2006. Karyn later transitioned to Arden Companies, where they held various roles within the supply chain department. These roles included Corporate Logistics Manager from 2006 to 2009, Director of Planning & Logistics from 2009 to 2013, Senior Director of Supply Chain from 2013 to 2014, Vice President of Business Integration from 2014 to 2017, and currently serves as the SVP of Supply Chain since 2017.
Karyn Kummer completed their Bachelor's degree in Linguistics at Michigan State University from 1990 to 1992. Following this, they pursued their Master's degree in Linguistics, specializing in German and English, at The University of Freiburg from 1992 to 1996. In April 2007, they obtained a US Customs Broker License from the US Department of Homeland Security.
Central Home Brands
Central Home Brands brings two Central Garden and Pet business units together, Arden Companies and Dallas Manufacturing Company (DMC). Bob and Martie Sachs founded Arden Companies in 1964 as a broker and distributor of household cleaning products and has since become America’s leading manufacturer and marketer of outdoor cushions and pillows. DMC has been making pets more comfortable since 1988. Whether your pet is large or small, likes to stretch out or curl up, DMC creates beds with your pet in mind. With several brands available depending on your fur-baby's needs, you can't go wrong with DMC. A company’s culture is the lifeblood that drives the company forward and has the power to directly influence its prosperity. At Central Home Brands, our culture is focused on a sense of community. We believe that, by getting to know our neighbors, we will discover new ways to achieve greater success together. It is through this culture that we are able to produce both beautiful products and a workplace that we are proud to represent. https://www.dmcpet.com/ http://www.ardencompanies.com Home is central to life - we are Central to home. Central Garden & Pet understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With 2020 net sales of $2.7 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to help lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro and Aqueon, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 6,300 employees across North America and Europe. For additional information about Central, please visit www.central.com.