Brought in to execute Champ Labs’ corporate initiatives and goals, Blair, in her new position, will be responsible for leading all procurement activities into one centrally-led body while reducing spending, generating greater speed and improving processes and relationships with key supplier partners in the Company’s worldwide supply chain. Blair will lead worldwide procurement with a more strategic focus.

Blair has 21 years of procurement experience at Navistar International, Warrenville, Ill., and General Motors, Detroit, Mich. She has held a variety of supply-chain positions within global purchasing at both companies and has been a recognized speaker within the automotive industry. Her expertise in global sourcing and corporate raw material enabled her to become a professional fellow in corporate raw material while at General Motors.

Blair holds a bachlelor’s degree from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich., and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from Capella University, Minneapolis, Minn., specializing in global leadership. (Tire Review/Akron)