Lou Ann Johnson, CPSM, is an experienced procurement professional with a robust background in managing packaging and supply chain operations across multiple industries. Currently serving as Procurement Category Manager for Packaging at Trane Technologies, Lou Ann oversees direct and indirect packaging spend for North America. Previous roles include Procurement Category Manager for Packaging and Brazing at Elior North America, where management of center of the plate products was key, and various procurement management positions at Sealed Air Corporation and Chiquita Brands, focusing on capital equipment purchasing and substantial spend for food service. Lou Ann's career also features roles at Avery Dennison, Dell Computers, and LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, alongside academic credentials that include an MBA in Logistics & Finance from the University of Tennessee and a BS in Environmental Science from Virginia Tech.