Chris Cooley

Chris Cooley, MBA, CPSD, possesses a diverse background in marketing, supply chain management, and education. With experience as a Global Marketing Intern at Apex Tool Group, LLC, and a Sourcing Specialist at Sonoco, Chris has demonstrated strong skills in market strategy and supply management, handling a significant budget of $20 million. Chris also served as an English Teacher with the Gyeonggi English Program in Korea, enhancing instructional methods with a 120-hour TEFL certification. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and UScellular, Chris excelled in Supplier Diversity and Engagement, implementing programs that significantly increased spending with diverse suppliers. Military service as a Water Purification Specialist in the Army National Guard and US Army provided crucial operational experience. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University and an International Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.