Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering
Induction Class of 2024
David Bates (BSIE 2004)
Sam’s Club, Group Director Growth & Supply Chain Finance
Additional Education:
- Washington University, MBA 2008 – Investment Banking & Corporate Finance
Personal:
- Living in Bentonville, AR
- Married to Emily with 2 children (Jaxson 5, Hadley 2)
- Interests include spending time with family, traveling, running, playing golf with friends and calling the Hogs
Other:
- Work experiences at Boeing, Walmart and Sam’s – has worked and lived in St.Louis (Boeing) & Canada (Walmart)
David’s Introduction Video
David Boguslawski (BSIE 2003)
CityVet, CEO & President
Additional Education:
- SMU (Southern Methodist University), MBA 2007 – Finance & Strategy
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Personal:
- Living in Dallas, TX
- Married to Katie with 3 children (Emma 10, John David 4, Zachary 4)
- Interests include working out, being outdoors, going to the lake and razorback games as well as spending time with family / kid’s activities
Other:
- Experience in Healthcare, Aerospace and Manufacturing; Private Equity and M&A
- Dallas Business Journal, CEO of the Year 2023
David’s Introduction Video
Julia Carmack (BSIE 2008)
Campbell Soup, Sr Mgr/Customer Sales Lead – Natural Channel
Additional Education:
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, with the Category Management Association and in the Maker Group Negotiations
Personal:
- Living in Cave Springs, AR
- Married to Josh with 2 children (Olivia 6, Jackson 9 mo)
- Interests include hanging out with family and friends, cheering on the Razorbacks – huge sports fan!
Other:
- Work experience includes UPS (Air & Hub Planning Specialist), Transportation Insight (Logistics Mgr) & Campbell Soup Co.
Julia’s Introduction Video
Rafael Merida (BSIE 2004)
Tyson Foods, Procurement Director
Additional Education:
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Personal:
- Living in Fayetteville, AR
- Married to Flavia with 1 child (Emilia)
- Interests include spending time with family, sports fan (Razorbacks, NY Yankees, Real Madrid), live music & theater.
Other:
- 20 years Tyson Foods, Experience in Global Sourcing & Procurement and Enterprise Asset Management
- Community involvement, Parish Council St. Joseph Catholic Church
Rafael’s Introduction Video
Lindsey Simpson (BSIE 2006, MSIE 2007)
Walmart, Sr Mgr Assortment Analytics
Additional Education:
- Harding University, Masters of Art in Teaching
Personal:
- Living in Centerton, AR
- Married to David with 2 children (Aubrey and Olivia)
- Interests include running and participating in half marathons, reading, gardening and spending time with husband & daughters
Other:
- Work experience with J.B. Hunt, Springdale Public Schools (taught high school mathematics), The Clorox Co. and Walmart
- Volunteers at the Humane Society of the Ozarks and Elm Springs Methodist Church (VBS and holiday celebrations)
Lindsey’s Introduction Video
Kelly Sullivan (BSIE 2006, MSIE 2008)
Industrial Engineering Associate Professor – University of Arkansas
Additional Education:
- Univ of Florida Ph.D. Industrial and Systems Engineering 2012
Personal:
- Living in Bentonville, AR
- Married to Kim with 3 children (Amelia 7, Avery 5, Ascher 10mo)
- Interests include coaching youth soccer and basketball, service and other involvement at church, spending time outdoors and watching the Razorbacks.
Other:
- Conducts research in Network Optimization and Systems Reliability
- Teaches: Operations Research, Network Optimization, Optimization Methods in Data Science
- Career Award, National Science Foundation, 2018
Kelly’s Introduction Video
Ed Pohl, Honorary Inductee
Dean, Graduate School and International Education
University of Arkansas