Roanoke Chapter

The 2008-2009 Board of Directors for the Roanoke Chapter met in August to discuss the upcoming year. Discussion at the meeting included topics and speakers for the upcoming year , fall and winter conferences, different options for plant tours and many new ideas for our 08-09 year!

Listed left to right are Kaitlin Classey, Becky Linkous, Karen Blevins, Tina Haley, Anna Smith and Melissa Angel. Not pictured are Diane East and Ruth Holley.

September Professional Development Meeting

When
Thursday, September 11, 2008
5:30 – 6:00 pm — Registration and Social
6:00 – 7:00 pm — Business Meeting and Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 pm — Presentation
8:00 – 8:15 pm — Discussion and Questions

Topic
Inventory Management Solutions

Speaker
Todd Albert

Todd has been with Grainger the past 6 years.  During this time, he took on a variety of leadership roles including directing Grainger’s Branch expansion in the markets of Seattle, Southern California, and Atlanta.  During the past 3 years, Todd has led the new service development offering of Grainger’s vendor and customer managed inventory programs.  In his most current role, Todd works very close with the Grainger Sales teams to develop and launch new key company initiatives. 

Todd holds an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Clemson University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.   Todd resides in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs and works out of Grainger’s corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Where
Holiday Inn — Tanglewood
4468 Starkey Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24018

Cost $25

Registration
Contact Tina Haley
Email: thaley@salemtools.com
Phone: 540-378-3523
RSVP by Tuesday, September 9, 2008