Program manager
Iowa Procurement Outreach Center
2272 Howe Hall Street
Ste. 2609
Ames, IA 50011
Work Phone: 515-294-4461
FAX: 515-294-4483
Email: bconey@ciras.iastate.edu

I am currently program Manager of the Iowa procurement Outreach Center (IPOC). This Program is a cooperative agreement between Iowa State University (ISU) extension and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

Our mission is to support the DoD in maintaining optimum reliability in the U.S. (IOWA) Industrial-base for mission –critical needs of each branch of the military and other federal agencies. In addition we support large commercial prime contractors in the sourcing of supplies, Supply-chain management and Benchmarking initiatives as required for federal subcontracting requirements.

We have expertise in conducting procurement activities from the buyer and vendor perspective, using the SAE J4000 element 7 model we host the regional Best Manufacturing Practices Center of Excellence(BMPCOE) satellite center which promotes the extensive use of benchmarking and third-party assessments to determine industry best practices. I am a member of the Supply Chain Council I have the and therefore I have the skills to conduct Supply-Chain Management , Supply-Chain Integration and analysis and implementation initiatives. I have industry experience with developing and initiating Supplier development /supplier management initiatives in areas such as Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Lean Production and e commerce, I have experience in contract negotiation using the UCC and the FAR(Federal Acquisition Regulations)

We develop and conduct on-going training for business firms in meeting the need of the DoD customer. We support Potential contractors with market research assistance and identify technical requirements that will enable the firm to successfully meet public/private customer needs.

Director of Budget & Finance
Iowa State University Extension
Central Administration
2280 Beardshear Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2026
Work Phone: 515-294-1600
FAX: 515-294-9781
Email: lgustafs@iastate.edu

I came to ISU Extension in March 2004 as Director of Budget & Finance to oversees the ISU Extension budget including the program budgets of Ag and Natural Resources, Business & Industry, Communities, Continuing Education and Communications Systems, Families, Youth & 4-H, Area Directors. I am also responsible for the integration of ISU Extension finances with the finances of the 100 County Extension districts across the state.

Prior to this appointment with ISU Extension, I was the Associate Director of Athletics For Business at the Iowa State University Athletic Department for 10 years. I received my BBA and MBA from Iowa State University. I am a Certified Public Accountant.

Dairy Field Specialist
Iowa State University Extension
Sioux County Extension Office
805 Hwy 10 West
Orange City, IA 51041
Work Phone: 712-737-4230
FAX : 712-737-3590
email: cmondak@iastate.edu

As the dairy field specialist for Northwest Iowa, I serve the dairy producers and consultants in a 20-county region. In the past 4 years, our dairy programming in this part of the state has included workshops, larger seminars, dairy advisory teams, on-farm employee training, dairy peer groups, one-on-one assistance, and newsletters. This extension position is my third career: From 1995-2000, I worked as a dairy veterinarian in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and prior to that taught English at the high school and community college levels. Experiences from both "past lives" have been helpful in dealing with the range of situations that the extension presents. When not working, I enjoy things like yardwork, taking care of a few horses, hiking/cycling/jogging, and getting together with friends and family for dinner or pizza. In other words, after work, I enjoy just about anything that doesn't involve sitting at a computer!

Sr. Project Manager
CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service)
680 Main Street
NICC Town Clock Center
Dubuque, IA 52001-6818
Work Phone: 563-557-8271 ext 251
FAX: 563-557-0319
email: rpruszko@iastate.edu

I work with manufacturers providing resources and technology. Areas of specialty are in productivity improvement, feasibility studies, and value added agriculture. The current hot topic area for me is in biodiesel production and start-ups. My interest include photography, computers, speleology, and about anything that includes being outdoors.

System Support Specialist III
CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service)
2272 Howe Hall, Suite 2620
Ames, IA 50011-2272
Work Phone: 515-294-7731
FAX: 515-294-4925
email: cthach@iastate.edu

My primary work is computer support and developing various web/database applications. Other departments have started using parts of our applications, and we would like to create a set of cooperative systems that communicate with each other. I am having fun with my first daughter, Lauralee Rose, who was born July 21, 2004.