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This year, the H-E-B Supplier Diversity Team proudly presents our 12th annual and 3rd virtual Opportunity Exchange and Expo. The theme for 2022 Opportunity Exchange and Expo is Growing in Community: Driven by Ownership with a focus on I.D.E.A.: Innovation/Invest, Develop/Discovery, Education, and Acceleration. The H-E-B Supplier Diversity Opportunity Exchange provides a platform to educate local, small, and diverse suppliers interested in doing business with H-E-B. From H-E-B’s Quest to Texas Best to Tournament of Champions, H-E-B Supplier Diversity focuses on community. OPEX provides a space for suppliers to learn about H-E-B and the process and requirements in becoming a vendor; while networking with current H-E-B diverse suppliers and learning from members of the H-EB procurement and global sourcing teams. Go Back to Main Menu Go to Next Page
Winell Herron
Group Vice President (GVP) of Public Affairs, Diversity &
Winell Herron serves as the Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental affairs for H-E-B, leading strategy and initiatives across Texas. A native of Austin, Winell has made Houston her home for more than a decade. She began her H-E-B career in store operations and has held many positions including unit director, service team leader, director of workforce diversity, vice president of customer service, and group vice president of diversity and people development before her current position. Winell actively serves the community through her roles on numerous boards and is a strong advocate of organizations that support diversity and inclusion – especially in the areas of education, equity and empowerment.
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Elisa Cuellar Crystal Royal
Tanique Evans Andrea
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Alyse Gamble Diversity & Inclusion Manager Supplier Diversity Manager Literacy Program Manager Coordinator, D&I, Supplier Diversity Content Specialist James Harris Sr. Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity Diversity & Inclusion Specialist Christa Aldrich Meet the H-E-B Diversity Team! Go Back to Main Menu
Click here to go back to main menu. Agenda 8:45 – 9:00 AM Welcome Room 9:00 – 9:30 AM Opening Remarks: H-E-B History & Be the Change 9:30 – 10:00 AM Supplier Diversity Awards 10:00 – 11:00 AM Panel 1: Innovation and Develop “Omnichannel Retailer” 12:05 – 1:00 PM Q&A 11:00 –– 12:05 PM Panel 2: Educate and Accelerate Doing Business with a Large Retailer Go back to Main Manu
Panel 1 Featured Panelists Ashwin Nathan, H-E-B Group Vice President Marketing and Payments Esther Castelo, H-E-B Group Vice President eCommerce Go to Next Page for Panel 2 H-E-B Vice President Warehousing Erika Prosper, H-E-B Sr Director of Customer Insights Jody Hall, H-EB Vice President of Global Sourcing John Hanley, H-E-B Sr Manager of Industrial Properties Greg Hilburn, H-E-B Program Leader Construction
Go Back to Panel 1 Panel 2 Featured Panelists CEO of Grain 4 Grain Kristin Lambrecht, Go Texan Lead Field Representative Bagel Dots James Lindsay, CEO of Rap Snacks Alicia Sunderlage, Go Texan Coordinator for Marketing
Panel 2 (continued) Featured Panelists Stephanie Alvarado, SpawGlass Diversity Coordinator & Employee Owner Yvette Robinson, CEO of Robinson Construction Billy Gabriel, H-E-B Construction Project Leader Ben Miller, H-E-B Sr. Manager Supply Chain Sourcing Go Back to Main Menu Go to Next Page for Awards
About Supplier Diversity Awards
Go Back to Main Menu The Supplier of the Year Award is awarded to a supplier who exemplify strong customer relations and communication skills. The business or representative of the MWVDBE should possess high a professional acumen and solid reputation in the industry. They advocate for other small businesses by providing coaching, mentoring and business opportunities. Additionally, they support and endorse H-E-B and the supplier diversity efforts. The Supplier Diversity Champion Award is given to a Supplier Diversity Champion who has done the most to support the H-E-B Supplier Diversity efforts by driving spend with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Veteran or Disabled business owner (MWVDBE). The Supplier Diversity Advocate Award is given to Individuals who have clearly demonstrated passion, leadership, and innovation in working with diverse suppliers.
H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that Each and Every Person Counts. Through our Be the Change initiative, H-E-B pledges to do our part to advance equity and inclusion across our great state. Be the Change builds upon our established Diversity and Inclusion framework driving us to be a better employer, retailer and community partner. To amplify diverse voices, we’re proudly sharing their stories and highlighting their products and services Click here to learn more about Be the Change.. Be the Change Click below to learn about each pillar. Be a Better Retailer Be a Better Employer Be a Better Community Partner The 3 Pillars Go to Next Page
Since 1905, H-E-B has believed that Each and Every Person Counts. We also believe in relentless dissatisfaction. At the intersection of these two dedicated commitments is a drive to constantly improve how we run our business and how we can make the lives of Texans better – from our Partners to our customers and the communities we serve. At H-E-B, we will always strive to Be a Better Employer through our proactive departments and Partners who have internally helped build our diversity and inclusion framework. From PRG events to Diversity & Inclusion incentives, there are many ways for H-E-B Partners to be involved. Be a Better Employer Go Back to Be the Change
To Be a Better Retailer, H-E-B will always strive to amplify diverse voices. Through H-E-B Supplier Diversity (which supports events like Quest for Texas Best and Opportunity Exchange), an array of suppliers and community partners that best align with the H-E-B Be the Change initiative are identified and spotlighted on H-E-B shelves, as well as highlighted through H-E-B’s marketing efforts within the communities and stores we serve. From Hispanic suppliers to LGTBQ+ community partners, H-E-B proudly shares their stories, their products, and services. Learn more about each featured Be the Change Supplier and Community Partners during diversity celebrations like Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and more throughout the year. Be a Better Retailer Click here to learn more about H-E-B Suppli er Diversity Go to Next Page
Be a Better Community Partner
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the drive to constantly improve how we can make the lives of Texans better; H-E-B is committed to communities we serve.
Be the Change, H-E-B will expand our year-round community engagement opportunities and support a wide range of diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout our communities to help drive real, lasting change. Additionally, we will continue to support organizations doing meaningful work in education, criminal justice reform, policy and legislation, and advocacy. H-E-B Partners can find community/sponsorship events and volunteer opportunities through H-E-B resources
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Thank you so much for attending! Stay tuned for Table Talks in 2023. Please see the following resources for more information on the content discussed throughout the Expo. We encourage you to submit your feedback and suggestions here. H-E-B Be the Change H-E-B Supplier Diversity - H-E-B Quest for Texas Best H-E-B Tournament of Champions - Go Texan Bagel Dots - Grain-4-Grain - Robinson Construction Rap Snacks - SPAWGlass - - Online Vendor Training on Nov. 10 South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (SCTRCA) Liftfund Have more questions? Contact the Supplier Diversity Team at supplierdiversity@heb.com Go Back to Main Menu Helpful Resources & Links
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