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TABLE OF CONTENTS



Schedule of Events 8



ChicagoMSDC Welcome 11


ChicagoMSDC Staff 12



ChicagoMSDC Board Chair Welcome 13


ChicagoMSDC Board of Directors 14


ChicagoMSDC History 15-17



CBOF55 Sponsors 23-26


2022 CBOF55 Planning Committee 27



ChicagoMSDC MBEIC Members 28


2022 Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Recipients 46-47


MBEIC 2022 Sharing Success Awardees 49-50



Featured Workshops 58-70


Buying Organizations Participant Listing 75



Minority Firms Participant Listing 76-79












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CONNECTING


BUYERS & SUPPLIERS



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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FOR MINORITY BUSINESS
MINORITY
SINCE 1968

Our mission is to certify, develop, connect, and advocate for FINANCE FORUM
minority suppliers as the premier supplier
development organization creating sustainable and
profitable relationships between minority business
enterprises and major buying organizations. PROCUREMENT
LUNCHEONS






MBE TO MBE


EXCHANGE






WORKSHOPS






JIM OSBORNE


SCHOLARSHIP

CLASSIC
EMBA – Expanding Minority Business Access



@CHICAGOMSDC


MBEIC AWARDS
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
CERTIFICATION, MEMBERSHIP, SPONSORSHIP AND EVENTS
CONTACT US
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216 WEST JACKSON BLVD, SUITE 600 CHICAGO, IL ANNUAL MEETING
WWW.CHICAGOMSDC.ORG
OFFICE: [email protected] & HOLIDAY BRUNCH
3127558880

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SCHEDULEOFEVENTS | MAY10





7:00 AM 6:30 PM Registration Grand Foyer



7:30 AM 8:45 AM Sponsor Breakfast Grand Ballroom ABCD North



11:00 AM 2:30 PM Vendor Setup Grand Ballroom C South, D
South, E and F



9:00 AM 12:00 PM Educational Workshops Grand Hall G, H, I, J



12:30 PM 2:30 PM Sharing Success Awards Grand Ballroom ABCD North
Luncheon

2:45 PM 3:00 PM Trade Fair Ribbon Cutting Grand Ballroom Foyer
Ceremony

3:00 PM 6:00 PM Trade Fair & 360 Photo Session Grand Ballroom C South, D
South, E and F & Foyer



3:30 PM 6:00 PM Corporate 1-on-1 Meetings Grand Hall L



4:00 PM 5:00 PM Obama Foundation Workshop Grand Hall J





5:00 PM 6:00 PM New MBE Family Feud Fun Grand Hall J
Session




6:00 PM 8:00 PM Celebration Reception & Grand Foyer
Entertainment












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CHICAGO MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC.

VISION

To serve as the premier advocate for minority business development and to leverage the value
of the cer�fied minority business community by enhancing their access to opportuni�es to the
supply chain of buying organiza�ons.

MISSION

To create an environment that maximizes business opportuni�es between buying organiza�ons
and cer�fied MBEs and provide business development services to foster the crea�on of
mutually beneficial business rela�onships.

CORE VALUES


Integrity – ChicagoMSDC holds itself, members, colleagues, and the community accountable
for the economic development of our region by con�nuously assessing and advancing its goals,
objec�ve and benchmarks.

Economic Value – ChicagoMSDC works closely with our corpora�ons and MBEs to promote
partnerships, programming and connec�ons that are beneficial (worthwhile) to its
cons�tuents.

Inclusion – ChicagoMSDC embraces the perspec�ves, experiences and individuality of its
cons�tuents.

Innova�on – ChicagoMSDC ac�vely looks for opportuni�es to strengthen its market share by
capitalizing on non-tradi�onal opportuni�es as well as penetra�ng current markets.


CBOF55 2022 Chairs extend an open invitation to the entire business community

















MARK CRAWFORD SABINA BHATIA JOYCE JOHNSON YVETTE MOTEN
US General Counsel and Senior Vice CEO President & CEO Director, Supplier Diversity
President of Legal People and Culture, ROSE INTERNATIONAL ANCHOR STAFFING INC. BP
Global Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson Corporate Chairperson
BP
Honorary Chairperson


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Honoring


our differences


to make

a difference





AbbVie is a global, research-based
biopharmaceutical company with
a mission to discover and deliver
innovative medicines that solve serious
health issues today and address the
medical challenges of tomorrow.

By embracing diversity, we seek to
further our goals while supporting our
communities. We encourage all potential
suppliers to contact us, irrespective of
gender, race, ethnicity or business size.
Together, we can make a remarkable
impact on the lives of patients.



For more information, contact us at:
[email protected]

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Welcome to the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council’s
(ChicagoMSDC) 55th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (CBOF55). I’m
excited to join you in my role as President/CEO. The Chicago MSDC was
integral to my career. It was an idea whose Ɵme had come, and now, more
than five decades later, our founding vision of partnership and fairness in the
marketplace is being retooled for the future. I couldn’t be more excited to be
here.

Fiƫngly, the theme for CBOF55 is CreaƟng Our Future! AŌer almost three
years of global uncertainty across numerous fronts –social, medical, racial
poliƟcal, environmental - we are emerging into a changed world. We are each
charged with creaƟng a future that matches the Ɵmes in which we live now.
Debra Jennings- No one feels that impact more than those of you leading businesses.

Johnson To support your success the Chicago MSDC has built this organizaƟon on the

President/CEO pillars of cerƟfying, developing, connecƟng, and advocaƟng for minority
ChicagoMSDC, Inc. businesses . Our goal is to create a future where business opportunity and
growth is intenƟonal and plenƟful. The future we foresee is about thriving.

This 55th Annual CBOF55 is about building and increasing sustainable,
generaƟonal wealth. Our goal is to galvanize the Chicagoland business
ecosystem in support of minority business enterprises (MBEs). We need your
involvement to do that.

The programming we have in store for you, both virtually and in-person,
includes compelling speakers, thought provoking workshops and powerful
networking opportuniƟes. We promise you at the end of it you will have
gained valuable knowledge and pracƟcal informaƟon that you can implement
in your day-to-day operaƟons.

We are also excited that the business trade fair and exhibit hall are once again
open, so take full advantage of them.

Thanks to ALL of our sponsors, and a special thanks to our PresenƟng Sponsor -
Allstate.

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party.

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ChicagoMSDC Staff
Missouri MBDA Business Center


Debra Jennings-Johnson Todd Gilyard
President & CEO (Interim) Project Director

Jose Robles-Michelena Alan Green
Executive VP / Chief of Staff Sr. Financial Consultant

Alecia Drake Jamayca Smith
Certification Specialist Business Development Manager

Anita Hagan
Associate Director of Programs Missouri Coronavirus
Response & Relief Program
Toni Hurley
Certification Manager Alyce Herndon
Program Coordinator
Leatha King
Director of Certification and Organizational Development Laura Hughes
Business Development Analyst
Michelle Anderson Metcalf
Vice President of Marketing Melody McClellan
Business Consultant
Regina Newson
Executive Assistant to CEO Tomicia Taylor
Administrative Assistant
Linda Robinson
Director of Events
Illinois Coronavirus
Neda Sharp Response & Relief Program
Director of Program Development
Irma Lopez
Isaiah Spears Program Coordinator
Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships
Lenora Harris
Tricia Wynn Business Consultant
Project Director, NW Indiana MSDC
Jeff Marcella
Robert Young Administrative Assistant
Special Programs Sr. Coordinator
Kristina Wynne
Business Consultant

Asante Yugen
Business Consultant







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WELCOME



As we start to rebound from the turbulence of the past two years, I am excited
to welcome you to our CBOF55 Hybrid event! While COVID-19 had emo onal
impacts on all of us, what I personally found quite refreshing was how we could
heighten the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and
the supply chain. I no ced more inten onal and focused efforts and
conversa ons around DE&I and the eleva on of Environment, Social,
Governance (ESG), which brings even more integra on opportuni es for our
Rona Fourté
minority-owned businesses to serve our corporate members.
Vice President,
Global Supplier This year's theme, Crea ng our Future, captures this inflec on point and

Diversity underscores the importance of ensuring complete alignment with the global
CBRE marketplace. Addi onally, the importance of equipping MBEs and being
equipped ourselves to be fit for purpose comes full circle. We're facing a NEW

normal, and as we move into the future, our collabora on and preparedness

will determine our des ny.
Board Chairman

ChicagoMSDC, Inc. ChicagoMSDC has been in existence for over 55 years, and that is something to
be proud of; we must also protect this legacy. As we restructure our service
delivery model to meet the needs of our corporate members, we will be
equipping our MBEs with insights and development opportuni es to help them
grow. CBOF will help solidify this effort through networking, educa onal
forums, and rela onship building.

Let’s create success together using our professional brilliance to make the

difference that our future depends on!

Thank you for your con nued support!


Best Wishes

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2022 ChicagoMSDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS






OFFICERS


CHAIR VICE CHAIR SECRETARY
Rona Fourte Kris�n Malek Yvette Moten
CBRE CDW BP AMERICA, INC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY TREASURER ASSISTANT TREASURER
Jackie Dyess Thomas McLeary Bridget Carter
INTER-CITY SUPPLY CO., INC. ENDOW, INC. CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT





Rochelle Taylor Mark Hands Greg Salinas
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO BURNS & MCDONNELL


Debra Jennings-Johnson Vasanthi Ilangovan Raquel Salter
ChicagoMSDC VIVA USA, INC NAVISTAR


Bianca Hester Joyce Johnson Livia Sousa
CIGNA/EXPRESS SCRIPTS ANCHOR STAFFING, INC BAYER U.S. CROP SCIENCE

Donna Bridgforth Scott Kozlowski Kristel Travis
BRIDGEFORTH & ASSOCIATE GRAND VICTORIA DIAGEO

Shelly Brown Travis Latham Bryon Witherspoon
AON CENTER FELLOWSHIP FLEET LIMOUSINE AMEREN ILLINOIS


Joan-Carles Brugue Donna Meeks
AT&T CLEVELAND-CLIFFS ADVISORS:

Brian Alcala
Hans Debruijn Sharla Roberts
NIXON PEABODY
TOVAR THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Jared Kelly
Rachel Frost Kathy April-Rush
CEI MEDIA GROUP
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ChicagoMSDC Presidents





























MAYE FOSTER-THOMPSON TRACYE SMITH
1979 - 1983 2002 - 2006
Associate Director Executive Director
1983 - 2002
Executive Director

























SHEILA C. HILL-MORGAN J. VINCENT WILLIAMS DEBRA JENNINGS-JOHNSON

2006 - 2020 2020 - 2022 2022 to Present
President/CEO President/CEO President/CEO

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council's (ChicagoMSDC) signature event
is the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair, (CBOF), the nation's longest running trade
fair dedicated to economic growth and empowerment of minority-owned businesses
(MBEs).


Chicago and the nation will celebrate ChicagoMSDC's fifty-five years of growth and
development of minority-owned businesses when ChicagoMSDC convenes its 55th
Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair, CBOF55, on May 10, 2022, at the Hyatt
Regency Chicago.


In the 1960s, a chain of events erupted into civil and economic mayhem that shook
Chicago at its very core. Rising above the turmoil, a group of corporate and
community leaders were determined to cast a spotlight of hope on seemingly
hopeless situation.



Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (formerly Small Business Opportunity Day), was
established in the late 1970s, with 19 major Chicago-area corporations that became
the founders of what is now the Chicago Business Opportunity Fair and its sponsoring
organization - ChicagoMSDC. ChicagoMSDC is an affiliate of the National Minority
Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporate
membership organization that advocates and develops business opportunities for
Asian-, Black-, Hispanic- and Native-American business enterprises.


CBOF was seen as a game-changer. It became the premier event of the newly formed
Chicago Regional Purchasing Council (CRPC). CRPC's mission was to continue the
task of creating economic opportunities for MBEs.


CRPC's reputation of integrity and due diligence in the certification process became
an invaluable partner to majority buyers who sought to do business with qualified and
bona-fide MBE companies. Although this effort started in Chicago, this was also an
issue that was national in scope.


Not stopping at the creation of CBOF and CRPC, Robert Stuart of National Can,
recognized that a national organization was needed to coordinate, nurture and

maximize the momentum of this minority business development explosion.





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The National Minority Supplier Development Council was created in 1972. CRPC
later changed its name to the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, or
ChicagoMSDC. There are now 22 other councils within the NMSDC network across
the United States.



Today, ChicagoMSDC is headed by Debra Jennings-Johnson, President and CEO,
and its board of directors include active leadership from more than 25 corporate
and minority-owned business representatives. The Council certifies, develops,
connects and advocates on behalf of more than 950 minority-owned businesses,
reporting over $17 billion in revenue in 2020, employing more than 66,000 workers
within the Chicago Area, 54% of whom are also minorities. ChicagoMSDC continues
to be one of the largest councils in the NMSDC network.


ChicagoMSDC executes a spectrum of programs including procurement initiatives,
networking events, public policy engagements and annual fundraising events that
support educational scholarship awards for minority business students at local
colleges and universities.


As the country emerges from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, ChicagoMSDC
continues to develop new ways of engagement and collaboration, and the need for
education, programs and services that place supplier diversity front and center
remain paramount in creating meaningful economic opportunities for MBEs well
into the future.



The minority supplier development movement that started 55 years ago in Chicago,
then evolved into a national organization with a global reach, has changed the
world.


ChicagoMSDC continues to actively work on Creating A Future for us all.

















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The Board of Directors and membership of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development
Council Inc., gratefully acknowledge the following organiza�ons for their generosity in
underwri�ng the 55th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair. Their support made the fair
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2022 ChicagoMSDC CBOF PLANNING COMMITTEE


Regina Barton Anita Hagan Patrick McGee Jose Robles-Michelena
Rose International ChicagoMSDC PNC Bank ChicagoMSDC

Donna Bridgeforth Vernell Hammons Tom McLeary Reggie Rush
Bridgeforth Wolf & Associates University of Illinois Endow, Inc. DivIHN Integration Inc.

Steven Bruner Mark Hands Michelle Anderson Metcalf Neda Sharp
Thompson Hospitality Federal Reserve Bank of ChicagoMSDC ChicagoMSDC
Chicago
Clifton Clark Bruce Montgomery Jamayca Smith
ChicagoMSDC IT Toni Hurley The Entrepreneur Success Missouri MBDA Business Center
ChicagoMSDC Program
Wendell Davis Isaiah Spears
National Material L. P. Twyler Jenkins Dale Morrison ChicagoMSDC
Strategic Events Solutions University of Illinois
Alecia Drake Erika Summers
ChicagoMSDC Debra Jennings-Johnson Yvette Moten Strategic Events Solutions
ChicagoMSDC BP
Jackie Dyess Sumalya Sundaram
Inter-City Supply Co. Joyce Johnson Kim Nelson VIVA USA
Anchor Staffing Inc. MZI Group
Quentella Enty Malisa Torres
KFA, Inc Richard Jones Regina Newson Metropolitan Water
United ChicagoMSDC Reclamation District
Rona Fourte
CBRE JP Keating Victor Powell Kristel Travis
Allstate Powell Photography Diageo
Todd Gilyard
Missouri MBDA Business Diamonte Kimble Rosalyn Putman Tricia Wynn
Center Strategic Events Solutions SBA ChicagoMSDC

Zenja Glass Kenneth King Sharla Roberts Robert Young
Unlocking Greatness Staffing, Aetna University of Illinois ChicagoMSDC
Inc.
Leatha King Linda Robinson Lauri Zessar
Walter Gore ChicagoMSDC ChicagoMSDC Bienali Promotions
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Minority Business Enterprise Input Commi�ee (MBEIC)




Chicago’s Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) is a group of certified minority
business enterprise representatives who provide counsel to the ChicagoMSDC Board of Directors
and staff to ensure that programs and projects implemented by ChicagoMSDC are relevant and
supportive of minority business development. MBEIC advocates on behalf of current and future

MBEs as the voice of the minority business suppliers to public and private sectors.

The National Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (NMBEIC) is made up of the Minority

Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) chairs from each of the 23 affiliate regional councils
from across the country, as well as a leadership committee consisting of a National MBEIC chair
and officers.


Chicago’s MBEIC representatives include:


Joyce Johnson Vasanthi Ilangovan
Anchor Staffing, Inc. VIVA USA, Inc.
MBEIC Chair

Travis Latham
Tom McLeary Fellowship Fleet
Endow
MBEIC Vice Chair Hanif Numan
ReSCI Consulting
Eric Dobyne
Modesto Management LLC Victor Powell
Powell Creative Services

Jackie Dyess
Inter City Supply, Inc. Herb Stokes
The Affluence Group
Charles Harrell III
The IT Architect Corp.




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Metropolis, work to achieve diversity and inclusion by striving to attain

equity and equality within our corporation and with all the suppliers

with whom we work. We are committed to procuring our products and
services from a diversified pool of vendors, contractors and professional

service providers. We are dedicated to work with developing businesses

to help them build capacity. We continue to diversify our supplier base

and procurement spend with minority, women-owned, LGBTQ, veteran,

disabled, and disadvantaged business enterprises.














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Ours is a commitment that reaches well beyond

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With over 1.1 million minority-owned business enterprises, ACROSS THE NATION
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Aon salutes the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council for
their continued support of Chicagoland’s brightest minority-owned
businesses for 55 years.

We provide advice and solutions in health, risk and wealth. If you
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Progress hinges



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Great things can develop with a fresh way of thinking.

We strive to identify and develop relationships with

diverse business partners to create innovative solutions
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LANDSCAPING
Superior service and the highest levels of workmanship
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PAVING
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DOLORES SAXTON-WALKER SCHOLARSHIPS





The late Dolores Saxton-Walker was a successful entrepreneur who worked diligently on
behalf of the mission of ChicagoMSDC. She understood the importance of developing
future entrepreneurs by supporting students with excellent academic achievement and
leadership skill. ChicagoMSDC’s Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee
established the Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship in honor of her commitment to
develop young leaders.


Award recipients receive $3,000 toward college tuition and/or expenses. This year we
will award 11 students with scholarships thanks to the generosity of several individuals,
great organizations, supporters of last year’s golf scholarship classic fundraiser and very
special minority business owners.

The 2022 recipients epitomize the talents that are critical to successful entrepreneurship
and citizenship. Following are the 2022 Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Recipients:



































ChicagoMSDC is con�nously raising funds in order to support scholarships for deserving
students from Chicago Public High Schools. Please contact Regina Newson,
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THE 2022 DOLORES SAXTON-WALKER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The late Dolores Saxton-Walker was a successful entrepreneur who worked diligently on behalf of the
mission of ChicagoMSDC. She understood the importance of developing future entrepreneurs by
suppor�ng students with the poten�al to join the entrepreneurial ranks. MBEIC established the Dolores
Saxton-Walker Scholarship Fund in honor of her commitment to develop future business and
government leaders.

The 2022 recipients epitomize the talents that are cri�cal to successful entrepreneurship and ci�zenship.
Following are the 2022 Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Recipients:



















Aspen Bilton-Gregoire Anyiah Chase-Mayfield Kourtney Cole Morgan Curry
Whitney M. Young Walter Payton College Robert Lindblom Math & Science Kenwood Academy
Magnet High School Preparatory High School Academy High School High School




















Kyndal Godbold-Henderson Clarence Keith Angel Mayfield Chinonyerem Nwankpa
Gwedolyn Brooks College Walter Payton College Gwedolyn Brooks College Kenwood Academy
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Allana Parcon Gracie Rodrguez Chloe Skinner
Muchin College Prep UIC College Prep Kenwood Academy
High School


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Corpora�on of the Year
Chris Kempczinski
CEO
McDonald’s Corpora�on
























Anders C. Rasmussen Jr., Award
Ka�na Neal-Turner
Manager, Supplier Diversity
Corporate Supplier Diversity
Health Care Services Copora�on
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Maye Foster Thompson
Minority Business Advocate Award
Vasanthi Ilangovan
President & CEO
VIVA USA INC.












Minority Business Impact Award
Martin Hughes Nesbitt
Chairman of the Board
Obama Presidential Center



Eagle Award
Nick Hamulak
Execu�ve Director/
Global Supplier Services
JPMorgan Chase






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Minority-owned businesses are integral to the growth and development of the American
economy. They provide exemplary goods and services, create and stimulate meaningful
employment and contribute exponentially to America’s tax base. Their educational
backgrounds, mastery of technology and their practical experience make for the most qualified
and diverse business community in America’s history. Today, we recognize their extraordinary
strides and, at the same time, salute them for their tremendous role in promoting business
diversity as an integral part of the American economy.








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Tracey McGhee
Founder
Ms. Jetse�er

Class 2 Sales: $1 Million to $10 Million

Raquel Graham
Founder & CEO
ROQ Innova�on LLC












OUTSTANDING BUYERS OF THE YEAR









Kenneth King
Manager, Supplier Diversity &
Vendor Management
Aetna Be�er Health of Illinois





Lucas Wirth
LC Grounds Supervisor
Global Engineering Services
Abbo� Laboratories








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