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Kim Zablocky
Founder & Co-Chairman
kzablocky@vcfww.com

As Founder and Co-Managing Director of VCF, Kim's leads member and sponsor acquisition, and program content and direction. Previously, Kim served as President of The New York Credit and Financial Management Association from 1993-2003, the oldest commercial credit association in the United States and an affiliate of the National Association of Credit Management. Kim has served on the Strategic Planning Committee of the National Association of Credit Management. Kim holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, in Political Science.

S. Mark Jones
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer
mjones@vcfww.com

Mark Jones is the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of VCF. In this role, Mark is responsible for leadership of retailer initiatives, along with the development and management of retailer training programs, specialized seminars, research and VCF web solutions. Mark is considered a thought leader in strategic supplier management, with a focus on scorecards and deduction policy.

Prior to joining VCF Mark held senior management positions as President of TSL Services, a division of The Profit Recovery Group (PRG) and as the Chief Operating Officer of the expense management division of EPS Solutions. For the first 14 years of his career, Mark worked with Barclays Bank as an executive in their planning, technology and commercial finance divisions.

Anthony Miano
Director – VCF
amiano@vcfww.com

Anthony M. Miano is Director – VCF. In this role, Anthony is responsible for building relationships with vendor members and creating new programs to support and enhance VCF.

Anthony began his career with Westvaco in New York City in 1988 in various supply chain roles that included merging information system design, integration and deployment with broad supply chain initiatives and programs. Prior to joining VCF, Anthony worked for Cap Gemini Ernst & Young as a Manager in their National Supply Chain Practice and later become the Manager, Supply Chain for a corporate new venture providing technology solutions to thwart counterfeiting and product diversion. Most recently, Anthony was Executive Partner with a management consulting firm, S. G. Hart & Associates, which served clients by offering all facets of supply chain strategy and design to protect brands from counterfeiting and product diversion.

Mike Kantor
Managing Director, Trade Promotion Management Associates
mkantor@tpmaww.com

Mike Kantor, Director of Trade Promotion Management Associates is responsible for the strategy and development of all TPMA programs, services, and member benefits. He is an industry veteran with fifteen plus years of accomplishments in channel promotions, brands, and marketing services, ranging from technology in trade promotion and marketing systems to leadership in some of the largest promotional firms such as NSI, Inc. and CoAMS.

Mike began his career in retail advertising and operations as Vice President, Drug World Pharmacies. He holds a bachelors degree from Western Connecticut State University, and an MBA with highest honors from St. Thomas Aquinas College.

Paul Estep
Director, AP Council
pestep@vcfww.com
Paul comes to VCF, AP Council with over 43 years in the retail business with JCPenney. Paul’s assignments at JCPenney provided a unique opportunity to manage many aspects of the retail business from Operations Management in retail stores, Designing and Implementing retail accounting systems, Writing Accounting Procedures for stores, Assistant Manager in the Shared Service Center and Development of Financial Systems. Paul received the JCPenney Chairman’s award in 2003 for his contribution to the Company’s charge on receipt project.
Robert Schroeder
Ecommerce/EDI Advisory Consultant and VCF Membership Support
bschroeder@vcfww.com
Bob is a veteran of the retail industry with over thirty years of service at JCPenney; his assignments included catalog operations, information technology, and logistics. He is a recognized expert in EDI and is former Chairman of the ASC X12M Supply Chain subcommittee. In 1996, Bob received the UCC's Achievement Award for outstanding EDI industry contributions. Bob's responsibilities with VCF include electronic commerce research and analysis of standards and best practices, as well as Central Regional membership development.
Michelle Hardick
Marketing Administrator
mhardick@vcfww.com
Michelle is responsible for billing, membership administration, conference registration and logistics and support. With her background in Marketing, Advertising and Sales, she is a great addition to our growing team.
Evie Viering
Product Manager, VCF Compliance Clearinghouse
eviering@vcfww.com
Evie Viering is responsible for the management and development of the VCF Compliance Clearinghouse. Prior to joining VCF, Evie was Customer Relations Supervisor for Haggar Clothing Co. where she was responsible for the interpretation and communication of retailers' business requirements and contributed to broader supply chain execution initiatives. Evie brings to VCF a vast knowledge of compliance experience.
Susan Haupt
Manager, Client Services
shaupt@vcfww.com
Susan Haupt is responsible for membership development and client services. Prior to joining VCF, Susan held various positions with leading textile and apparel firms in both IT and Sales Management. Susan holds a BA and an MBA from Farleigh Dickinson University.
Stacey Winn
Manager, Event Planning
swinn@vcfww.com
Stacey began her career in the Retail/Luxury goods Industry. She managed both Public Relations and Special Events for companies such as Neiman Marcus, Hugo Boss, and Viking Yachts. She most recently held the position of Special Events and Marketing Manager for a local PR Firm with accounts in PA, NJ, and NY. Stacey has degrees in Business and Fashion Marketing.
Anna Lee
Manager, Product Marketing & Alliance Development
alee@vcfww.com
As Manager of Marketing / Alliance Development, Anna's responsibilities include marketing product offerings and growing VCF alliance partnerships. With a background in both Communications and Education, Anna started her career teaching and in educational program development. Prior to joining VCF, she worked at Cheil Communications in Corporate Public Relations and then in Experiential Marketing, supervising a Sponsorship and Events team for Samsung Corporate and Electronics.