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Jan Risi
President and CEO of Independent Purchasing Cooperative
at Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Jan Risi is a seasoned executive with experience leading a $5 billion organization with a focus on supply-chain management. Risi's experience as an operational leader has included cost-saving measures, building food manufacturing facilities and leading technology platforms.
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