Leadership Team

The SMI² leadership team has worked together for over 20 years and has a proven track record of delivering impressive business results for client organizations by improving the effectiveness of management processes and internal and external working relationships.

Nicholas H. Ward 
Nick is the President & CEO of Supply Market Intelligence & Integration, Inc.  Nick is a recognized thought-leader in the industry and is the author of numerous white papers and articles and an active member of the Board of Directors of SAMA (Strategic Account Management Association.)  Nick was a founder and former president of MOHR Development Inc., After his  company was acquired by Siebel Systems (now Oracle) he became General Manager of one of their largest market sectors. click here for full bio

Dr. Robert B. Handfield
Rob’s leading edge academic research and consulting through SCRD and affiliation with the Supply Chain Resource Consortium help to keep SMI² aligned with emerging supply management trends and best practices. Rob is the Bank America Distinguished Professor of Supply Management at NC State University and the author of numerous articles and 6 books on Supply Chain Management. click here for full bio

Charmian Hall
Charmian is a seasoned former member of the MOHR team focused on managing client relationships and marketing.  click here for full bio

Thaddeus Ward 
Thaddeus is the leader of our consulting practice.  As a former member of the MOHR team he lead large client engagement focused on driving culture change through sales organizations.  While at Siebel he lead a specialized team focused on strengthening key client relationships. Most recently he was one of the leaders of Right Management’s Mergers and Acquisitions practice and also lead the Executive Coaching Practice in the Northeast. click here for full bio

Richard A. Smith
Dick oversees the company's financial operations, business planning, and corporate development initiatives.  click here for full bio