1. Alumna Corrie Jones found career happiness with a company that shares her passion
Habitat for Humanity is important to Jones because of her Honors experience
By Anna Crabill
Corrie Jones, a native of Tipp City, majored in supply chain management and was an Honors
student at Bowling Green State University. She was actively involved on campus with the
Supply Chain Management Association, Sibs n’ Kids, Greek Standards Committee, Honors
Student Committee, Student Budget Committee and University Activities.
“BGSU introduced me to Supply Chain. I entered college as an undecided business major and I
had never heard of supply chain management,” Jones said. “My academic advisors suggested
supply chain management as a major, and began to lay out all the benefits and skills I would gain
from the program.”
Along with her activities on campus, Jones was the corporate sourcing intern at Owens Corning
where she assisted in creating and managing national contracts for all North American plant. She
also created market baskets to analyze potential suppliers.
“My internship with Owens Corning really helped me to connect the dots and apply everything I
had learned in class to a true business environment.”
The Supply Chain Management program, along with its student organization, at BGSU are
ranked in the top, with graduates having a starting salary of $50,000 or more. 85% of student’s
complete internships with average salaries of $17 per hour, and the program offers the
opportunity to connect with over 60 companies who recruit supply chain talent from within
BGSU’s program. Jones credits the Supply Chain program for making her so marketable to
companies like Owens Corning when she was searching for internships.
“The Supply Chain Program helped me understand the basics of supply chain and how in
business everything is part of the supply chain; from customer order entry, to manufacturing, to
delivery and everything in between,” Jones said.
She also credits her professors in the program who were able to give her real-world examples
and experiences into the world of supply chain. College of Business professors helped Jones
realize her passion for supply chain and helped her formulate career and life goals.
“They taught me necessary business capabilities, fostered my leadership abilities, and showed
me how vital supply chain is in every company.”
In addition to her professors, Jones classes added valuable knowledge and real-world experience
that she would have never expected to receive in a classroom setting.
“My supply chain classes allowed me to get real-world experience; I visited distribution centers,
worked on case studies, and attended panel discussions from companies in every business

2. sector,” Jones said. “I also attended seminars to help build my resume and learn how to execute a
powerful interview.”
The combination of excellent professors and rewarding classes is just what Jones needed to be
prepared for the Job EXPO her junior year.
“I was prepared to present myself in a professional manner and convince Owens Corning I
would be an asset to their team.”
As an Honors student, Jones participated in a 14-day trip on a Navajo Reserve and a Habitat for
Humanity Restore, which she still actively participates in. She chose to do her Honors project on
Habitat for Humanity and found a passion for the organization. Jones volunteers for the Habitat
for Humanity Build every year, and continuously supports the organization’s efforts for building
homes and hope.
When searching for post-grad opportunities, Jones knew Owens Corning was the company she
wanted to work for due to their values and shared passion of her favorite cause.
“I chose Owens Corning because they ‘walk the talk’ of their values,” Jones said. “They support
a Habitat for Humanity Build every year with products and volunteer labor.”
Jones was hired by Owens Corning and participated in their Supply Chain Leadership Program,
which landed her in Amarillo, Texas as a shift supervisor for 30+ plant employees.
“Living in Texas for my first year out of college was a great experience, both personally and
professionally,” Jones said. “I had never lived that far away from home, and had never gone to a
place where I didn’t know anyone.”
After the two-year Supply Chain Leadership Program at Owens Corning, living in Texas and
gaining great leadership experience, Jones advanced to a new position as warehouse continuous
improvement leader for insulation at and is working on projects throughout the Insulation
Network at Owens Corning to optimize warehouse efficiencies.
“I have now worked with Owens Corning for two and a half years. I achieved my first career
goal of completing a two-year Supply Chain Leadership Program, and have taken my next career
step as a project leader. I know I will continue to achieve my goals due to the strong foundation I
received at BGSU. It is so nice to be surrounded by other BGSU alumni at Owens Corning and
they are a great cohort for support and networking opportunities. My experiences at BGSU will
continue to help me succeed in business and in life because of the culture of excellence BGSU
instills in its students.”