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Michael Brown, MBA has over 25 years of work experience in strategic sourcing and procurement. Michael currently serves as the Strategic Sourcing Director - North America at Allied Motion Technologies Inc. In this role, they are responsible for leading and developing the strategic sourcing function for the company. Prior to this, they held various roles at Columbus McKinnon, including Director of Global Strategic Sourcing and Corporate Purchasing Manager - Global Sourcing Leader. Michael has also worked as a Commodity Manager at The Gunlocke Company and a Materials Manager at Gaymar Industries. Michael'searly career includes roles as an Engineering Manager at Wilson Greatbatch Technologies, a Medical Design Engineer at MDS Matrx, and a Mechanical/Electrical Engineer at Motorola Automotive Industrial Engineering Group. Throughout their career, Michael has demonstrated expertise in global sourcing strategies, cost management, supplier development, and implementing lean manufacturing principles.

Michael Brown, MBA, holds a Master of Business (MBA) degree in Global Business and Supply Chain Management from Niagara University Graduate School. Michael completed this program from 2015 to 2017. Prior to their MBA, Brown pursued their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Buffalo State University, which they completed from 1990 to 1992. Before their undergraduate studies, they earned an Associate in Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from Niagara County Community College from 1988 to 1990.

In addition to their formal education, Brown also holds a certification as a 6 Sigma Green Belt, obtained from Motorola University. However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.