Dan Kennedy is an experienced professional in global sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as the Global Sourcing & Private Brand Manager at Michaels Stores, Inc. since August 2009. Previously, Dan held the position of Vice President of Purchasing at Dorman Products Inc., where strategic oversight of global sourcing and vendor management was central to the role. Prior experience includes serving as Director of International Sourcing at Evenflo Products Inc. and holding several significant positions at Mattel Inc., which involved the management of materials, sourcing, and inventory procedures. Dan's educational background includes studies at Elgin Community College from 1970 to 1973.