Ron Rude

Ron Rude has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Associate Director of Business Process Management at Collins Aerospace since April 2018. Rude has previously held senior roles at Collins Aerospace, including Sr. Manager of Program Management and Principal Program Manager for Supply Chain Operations. Prior to joining Collins, Rude was with Rockwell Collins from December 2009 to April 2018, where direct oversight of procurement activities in the Electronic Components Commodity was managed, leading a team responsible for over $175M in annual spend. Rude's career also includes serving as Division Manager for Nash Finch Company, overseeing a $250M food distribution facility and managing a workforce of 150 employees. Rude holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead and has further education from North Dakota State University.