Jeanette Preston
About Jeanette Preston
Jeanette Preston serves as the President of Smithers Quality Assessments, where she has worked since 2013. With a strong background in logistics and supply chain, she has played a key role in developing quality management systems and expanding the company's global presence.
Work at Smithers Quality Assessments
Jeanette Preston has served as President of Smithers Quality Assessments since 2013. Under her leadership, the organization has expanded its Quality Assessments division from a North American footprint to a global presence. She assumed a leadership role in 2007 and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of various quality management systems. Her work includes directing the layout of the SN 9001 standard's foundation and building the implementation process for the SN 9001 Quality Management System.
Education and Expertise
Jeanette Preston studied at Cleveland State University from 1981 to 1985, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications. Her educational background complements her strong professional expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and third-party certification industries. She has developed proficiency in methodologies and standards such as DMAIC, ISO 14001, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), AS9100, and IATF16949.
Background
Jeanette Preston has a robust background in logistics and supply chain management, with significant experience in the third-party certification sector. Her career includes a focus on quality management systems and standards development. She has worked closely with industry organizations, including the Accredited Snow Contractors Association, to develop key standards such as the SN 9001 standard.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jeanette Preston has achieved notable milestones, including the opening and development of two new Smithers businesses in China, which consist of a management services team and an accredited third-party certification body. Her contributions to the SN 9001 standard and the growth of the Quality Assessments division reflect her commitment to advancing quality management practices on a global scale.