Sam Kerns

Sam Kerns is a seasoned professional in supply chain management, currently serving as the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Woodward, Inc. since September 2025. Previously, Sam held various leadership roles at Arrow Electronics, including Sr. Director of Sourcing & Procurement and Director of Supply Chain Solutions, and at Scientific Games as Sr. Director of Global Supply Chain and Sr. Director of Global Sourcing. Sam's earlier experience includes significant positions at Emerson, where roles ranged from Director of Global Supply Chain Development to Sourcing Specialist, as well as an internship in Logistics Sourcing at General Motors and a Distribution Planner role at Gap Inc. Sam holds an MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and a BS in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management from Brigham Young University.