Liz Trogdon
About Liz Trogdon
Liz Trogdon serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Home and Garden Division at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she has worked since 2018. With a strong background in supply chain management and engineering, she has held various leadership roles in the industry for over three decades.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Liz Trogdon has held multiple roles at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2001. She currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Home and Garden Division, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees supply chain strategies for the division, which includes operations across the United States and Latin America. Prior to her current role, she was the Vice President of Supply Chain from 2016 to 2018 and served as the Director of Sourcing from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she worked as DVP S&OP from 2006 to 2016, contributing to various operational improvements and strategies within the company.
Education and Expertise
Liz Trogdon earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, where she studied from 1980 to 1984. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in operations and supply chain management, particularly in the consumer goods sector.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Liz Trogdon worked at Boehringer Mannheim as Manager of Engineering from 1986 to 1996, where she gained significant experience in engineering management. Following her tenure at Boehringer Mannheim, she transitioned to Spectrum Brands - Rayovac, where she served as Director of Sourcing from 2001 to 2006. In addition to her roles at Spectrum Brands, she has been with United Industries as DVP Sales and Operations Planning since 2006, further enhancing her expertise in supply chain and operations.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Liz Trogdon has been instrumental in developing and overseeing supply chain strategies for Spectrum Brands' Home and Garden division. Her leadership has contributed to the efficient operation of the division across the US and Latin America. With over 30 years of experience in engineering and supply chain management, she has played a significant role in various operational initiatives within the organizations she has worked for.