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Dear ASCM Houston Community,

Welcome to a new chapter year!

As of July 1, we officially begin another exciting year at ASCM Houston, and I am honored to serve as your Chapter President. Whether you're a long-time member or have recently joined our community, thank you for being part of one of the strongest supply chain networks along the Gulf Coast.

A new year is the perfect time to reflect on where we've been and where we are headed. Our Board of Directors is committed to providing meaningful professional development, creating opportunities to connect with fellow supply chain professionals, supporting students and emerging leaders, and continuing to make ASCM Houston a valuable resource throughout your career.

As I think about my own journey, it all started with a challenge.

Early in my first supply chain leadership role, my manager strongly encouraged me to earn either my CPIM or CSCP certification because our organization truly valued ASCM education. At the same time, I had just begun pursuing my Master's in Supply Chain Management.

Although I had experience across several operational functions, and my graduate studies were expanding my knowledge, much of what I learned was still viewed through individual functional areas. Studying for the CSCP certification was the first time I truly understood the end-to-end supply chain (from suppliers' suppliers to customers' customers. It connected planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and strategy into one integrated system. More importantly, it helped me realize that I hadn't simply built experience) I had built a career in supply chain.

That journey led me to become an ASCM member and later join Houston's Women in Supply Chain (WISC) community. Along the way, I discovered something even more valuable than knowledge. I found mentors, lifelong friends, opportunities to serve, and an incredible community of professionals who are passionate about advancing our profession.

One of the things I love most about supply chains is that there truly is a place for everyone. Whether you're energized by analytics, passionate about operations, interested in technology, procurement, logistics, planning, manufacturing, or leadership, our profession offers countless ways to make an impact.

Today, I volunteer because I want others to experience the same growth that ASCM has given me. Our Board members and committee volunteers generously give their time because they believe in developing our profession and supporting one another.

My Challenge to You This Year

I encourage every member to take one new step this year. You don't have to do everything, just choose one way to become more engaged.

• Volunteer on one of our committees. Whether your interests are programs, education, membership, marketing, technology, student outreach, Women in Supply Chain, or special events, there's a place for your talents. ( [email protected] )
• Share your expertise as a Professional Development Meeting (PDM) speaker. Our members learn best from practitioners. If you've led an initiative, solved a challenge, implemented new technology, or developed a best practice, we'd love to hear your story. You don't need to be a professional speaker, just someone willing to share your experience. (interested? Email: [email protected] )
• Join our Women in Supply Chain (WISC) mailing list. WISC offers networking, leadership development, mentoring, and educational opportunities for professionals at every career stage and for everyone who supports advancing women in our profession. (Join Here: Houston WISC Mailing List )
• Invest in yourself. Consider earning a CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, or one of ASCM's certificate programs. Even attending a Professional Development Meeting can introduce you to new ideas and valuable connections. (https://houston.ascm.org/Education_Calendar )
• Share your feedback through our Voice of the Customer (VOC) Survey. Your input directly influences the programs, education, and services we provide. If you're pressed for time, simply answering the first two questions gives us valuable Net Promoter Score (NPS) feedback that helps us measure how we're serving our members. (VOC survey: https://houston.ascm.org/survey.php?id=76 )

In just a few weeks, our Board of Directors will hold our annual leadership planning workday, where we will review your VOC feedback as we develop priorities for the coming year. Your ideas truly help shape the future of ASCM Houston, so I encourage you to take a few minutes to let us know what matters most to you.

Our chapter exists because members invest in one another. Every event you attend, every volunteer hour you contribute, every presentation you give, every certification you earn, and every piece of feedback you share strengthens our Gulf Coast supply chain community.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your President. I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the coming year and working together to continue making ASCM Houston a place where professionals connect, learn, and grow.

Here's to a successful year ahead!

Warm regards,

Tammy Giesler-Hagans
President, ASCM Houston Chapter