Kathie Cardenas

Kathie (Cepica) Cardenas is currently the Director of IT Financial Management at Targa Resources, where responsibilities include managing the annual budget for the IT Asset Management department and leading strategic sourcing initiatives. Previously, Kathie served as Director of Global Supply Chain at Viasat Inc., where efforts focused on aligning supply chain objectives with global business strategies and negotiating supplier agreements for cost reductions. Additionally, Kathie held various managerial positions at Schlumberger, Cooper Industries Ltd., Whirlpool Corporation, and General Motors, focusing on sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management. Kathie holds an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas A&M University, along with a certification in Supply Management expected in May 2024.