Dear OSCM Division Members,
Thank you so much for your participation in our 2026 PDW Division election. 192 members cast their votes out of 673 eligible voters, with a participation rate of 29 percent. Your participation shows the strength and engagement of our members within our division.
On behalf of the OSCM Division, I am delighted to announce that Dr. Iana Jackson, Assistant Professor of the Supply Chain Management Department at University of Arkansas, has been elected to the five-year leadership track. Iana earned her PhD in Business Administration from the University of South Florida. She has been an active member of our community. She previously served as the coordinator of our OSCM Junior Faculty & Doctoral Consortia in 2024 and 2025 and as our communication specialist from 2023 to 2025. She will progress through the roles of PDW Chair, Program Chair, Division Chair-Elect, Division Chair, and Past Division Chair, providing sustained leadership for our division's future. Thank you, Iana, for accepting this position. Your commitment and leadership will be instrumental in furthering the Division's mission of promoting rigor, relevance, and relationships in our field. Please join me to congratulate her on this new appointment.
We had two other outstanding candidates for this position this year. We are very grateful to them and their strong commitment and participation within our Division. Your willingness to share your time and expertise embodies our division's collaborative spirit.
With sincere appreciation for your continued engagement,
Veronica H. Villena, Past Division Chair
On behalf of the OSCM Division Executive Committee
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Veronica Villena
Associate Professor
Arizona State University
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