Dan Blackwelder

Dan Blackwelder, C.P.M., is an accomplished professional in supply chain management with extensive experience spanning several key roles. Currently serving as Senior Director of Supply Chain at SATO America since March 2012, Dan oversees purchasing, supply chain management, and facilities management. Previous positions include Vice President of Operations/Supply Chain at Source Technologies, where responsibilities encompassed global supply chain coordination, inventory management, manufacturing oversight, and logistics. Earlier roles at Genuine Parts Company involved managing the purchasing department and providing software support. Dan holds a BSBA in Management & Marketing from Appalachian State University and a lifetime certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager. Additional training includes a Dale Carnegie course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations.