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Dan Edwards has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics. Their most recent position is as a Procurement Director at Park National Bank. Prior to that, they were a Member at Procurement Foundry, the largest digital community for professionals in procurement and supply chain management.

Before joining Park National Bank, Dan had extensive experience at Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc., where they held roles such as Sr. Director of Equipment and IT Purchasing, Director of IT Purchasing, and Sr. Manager of IT Purchasing. Their responsibilities included managing procurement teams, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the availability of products and services.

Prior to their time at Wendy's, Dan worked at nChannel Incorporated as a Director of Professional Services and Program Manager for GSA. Dan also served as a Senior Supply Chain Consultant, assisting clients in identifying solutions for multichannel operations.

Before transitioning to the private sector, Dan served in the United States Marine Corps, where they held positions such as Supply and Logistics Analyst, Distribution Center Operations Chief, Warehouse Manager, and IT Asset Manager. Dan also served as a Canvassing Recruiter during their time in the Marine Corps.

Overall, Dan Edwards has a strong background in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics, with experience in both the private and military sectors.

Dan Edwards earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management from George Mason University – Costello College of Business in 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration from the American Public University System between 2009 and 2012. In terms of secondary education, Dan attended Springfield North High School from 1987 to 1989 and East Lansing High School from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, they obtained certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the United States Marine Corps and ITIL v3 Foundation from EXIN in 2010. Dan also completed the Scotwork Advancing Negotiation Skills course, although the year of completion is unknown.