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John brings 30 years of leadership in managing complex global supply chains to Spectralink…and yes, his name really is John Smith!

Key Responsibilities

  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Planning
  • Procurement
  • Product Quality
  • RMA Operations
  • Leader of Spectralink Core Values Team

John has 30 years of experience in managing complex, global supply chains.  Starting his career working in the warehouse at Qualcomm, John spent 12 years developing Qualcomm’s global supply chain for Integrated Circuits. As John grew in his career, he had the opportunity to join GreactCall Inc and work for Martin Cooper, who is widely credited as the inventor of the mobile phone.  Although his main focus has been on developing Global Supply Chains, John has also led Project Management Organizations, Billing Systems and Operations, as well as Information Technology.  John believe in creating a positive work environment and leveraging personal and corporate values to achieve success.

John holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from Redlands University, obtained CPIM and PMP Certification and is the winner of the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2012 from the Competitive Carriers Association for his work in creating a Buying Consortium for Small/Regional Wireless Carriers,

Hailing from San Diego, CA, John loves the beach, mountains and nature in all of its forms.  He is a proud movie geek who has seen every single Star Wars movie on opening day (Yes… starting when he was 4 years old).  He is a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan – one of his most exciting moments was sitting next to James Earl Jones (i.e. Darth Vadar) at a game in LA, and of course, the Lakers won.  John has 3 adult children who are his pride and joy, and he happily lives with his long-time girlfriend outside of San Diego.

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