Michael Ballard

Michael Ballard is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in supply chain management and contract negotiation. At Entrust, Michael serves as a Principal Buyer and New Product Introduction Senior Buyer, leading cross-functional teams to ensure supply chain readiness for new product launches and achieving significant cost savings in production purchasing. Previously, Michael held roles at Goodrich as Sr. Buyer - Commodity Group Lead and Buyer, where responsibilities included facilitating supplier collaborations and negotiating multi-million dollar agreements. Earlier experience at NASA as a Contracting Officer involved managing various contract types to support the US space program. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and has a foundational education from North Dakota State University.