In-Person and Virtual PDM

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 (MDT), with access to the aquarium starting at 3:30 pm

Location: Denver Aquarium, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80221. Complementary aquarium access & parking provided.

Cost: 

Online - $0

Students - $10

Members - $35

Non-Members - $45.

Register for event by 5/18 at 5:00 pm (MDT). Register by 5/15 for $10 early bird discount.

*Online registrants will receive a link the day before the Meeting

**Complementary aquarium access & parking provided

Topic: Strategic Career Management for Supply Chain Professionals

Speaker: Mark Lauterbach

Strategic Career Management for Supply Chain Professionals

“Your career is your business. It's time for you to manage it as a CEO.” This session is designed to equip you with practical, actionable strategies to effectively manage and advance your careers in today’s rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. As global supply chains face disruptions, digitization, tariffs, and shifting workforce dynamics, professionals must not only keep pace with change but proactively position themselves for long-term success.

We will explore how to:

• Align personal strengths and values with evolving organizational needs
• Leverage current industry trends
• Develop a resilient, forward-looking career trajectory

Through a mix of expert insights, real-world examples, and reflection exercises, participants will leave this session with a clear understanding of how to take ownership of their career path and thrive in an ever-evolving supply chain environment.

Mark Lauterbach is a successful supply chain executive and career coach. He started his industry career as a Buyer and exited as a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) with Stolle Machinery, the leading manufacturer of can-making/printing machinery located in Centennial, CO. He held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with market leaders including AlliedSignal, Black & Decker, Mercury Marine (Brunswick division) and Nippon Denso, where he focused on supply chain transformations. During his career, he traveled to 52 countries, including 57 visits to China, to establish reciprocal trade agreements.

Ten years ago, he also formed Jump Up the Ladder/the Job Search Accelerator, a career management consulting firm which assists professionals in managing their careers, including support with career development and job search. This is his passion business!

Mark graduated with a BA, Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, the global pioneer in supply chain studies. He is also a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC).

Schedule:

3:30 - 5:30 - Open tour of Aquarium (Aquarium tickets included in cost of PDM)

5:30 - Networking and refreshments

6:00 - Dinner

6:45 - Speaker

Menu:

• Beef Wellington served with whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes and Roasted Root Vegetables.
• Herb Crusted Salmon served with whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes and Roasted Root Vegetables.
• (v) Gnocchi with Porcini Mushrooms.