Celeste Ayers Bio

Celeste Ayers, CPIM-F, CSCP-F, MBA
Senior Manager – Operations Learning & Development
E. & J. Gallo Winery 

Celeste Ayers is currently the Senior Manager – Operations Learning & Development for E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, California.  She is responsible for the training and development of professionals in the operations and supply chain management roles, as well as creating career pathways for young adults in manufacturing.  

Prior to joining E. & J.Gallo Winery, Mrs. Ayers spent nearly two decades with Parker Hannifin Corporation, Engine & Mobile Original Equipment Division in Modesto California, leading supply chain strategies as well as leading a team of supply development & trade compliance specialists to manage the challenges of a dynamic global supply chain.

As an entrepreneur and a believer in giving back to the community, Mrs. Ayers is actively involved in local professional organizations, such as ASCM and manufacturing councils.  She is currently serving as the President and a Master certification instructor for the ASCM Sierra Pacific Chapter, supporting Northern California & Nevada.

Under her direction, the Chapter has received several awards from the ASCM Community, for educational development and membership growth.  It was through her involvement in ASCM, that Mrs. Ayers realized her passion for teaching.  She continues to teach APICS certification courses for the ASCM Sierra Pacific Chapter, in addition to undergraduate and graduate level operations management & logistics courses for Golden Gate University and Modesto Junior College.  Mrs. Ayers’ notable awards and achievements include multiple chapter “Instructor of the Year” awards, a “Mentor Award” from Ceres High School’s Manufacturing Academy, and “Adjunct Faculty of the Year” from Golden Gate University Ageno School of Business/Operations Management Department.

Mrs. Ayers’ educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Human Resource Management from California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock CA, and an MBA in Operations/Supply Chain Management from Golden Gate University.  

In addition to her formal education, she maintains two Fellowship level certifications through APICS, in Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).

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