Jason Willey

As the Supply Chain Management Specialist for Kansas Manufacturing Solutions, Jason is responsible for the development and delivery of supply chain programs to our clients throughout Kansas.  He plays a crucial role in identifying and implementing supply chain services for manufacturers that lead to increased risk mitigation, improved bottom line, and overall operational excellence.  Jason is also responsible for managing the CONNEX KS platform, which facilitates connections between Kansas manufacturers for domestic supply chain sourcing.

Prior to joining the KMS team, Jason served as Supply Chain Coordinator at Premium Waters Inc where he was responsible for managing high-value raw materials for 11 plants across the United States. In his 10 years there he was instrumental in creating opportunities for production plants to be successful through orchestrating the addition of production lines to multiple plants and cultivating long-lasting relationships with vendors and co-manufacturers. His knowledge of the supply chain infrastructure helped with the implementation of highly accurate forecasts and capacity models.

Jason received his Master’s in Business Administration from Southwest Baptist University. In his free time, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their energetic toddler son who keeps them constantly on their toes. He also enjoys cheering for the Royals, Chiefs, and Mizzou.