Ronald Coleman, CPM, currently serves as Category Manager for Indirects & Services at Freshpet since April 2024. Prior to this role, Ronald held the position of Senior Category Manager - Indirects at American Water from October 2019 to May 2024 and has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various organizations, including Destination Maternity Corporation as Director of Procurement and Store Supply Chain, and US Navy Reserve as Captain in the Supply Corps. With a strong background in leading sourcing, vendor management, and logistics for indirect materials and services, Ronald has successfully directed strategic procurement initiatives for Fortune 500 companies and government operations. Ronald's educational qualifications include a B.B.A in Accounting from Wichita State University and multiple certifications in contract management and logistics from the Defense Acquisition University and U.S. Navy.