About the Presenters … Blue Book Services
Jim Bartelson joined Blue Book Services in 1985 and presently serves as Executive Vice-President. Jim and his team are responsible for sales, service and business/product development. Jim also currently serves on an advisory board focused on supply-chain and technology solutions. Jim earned a B.A. in Marketing/Psychology from North Central College, an M.B.A. from University of Illinois-Chicago, and successfully completed an Executive Development Program at Cornell University in 2008.
Mark Erickson joined Blue Book Services in 1990 and assumed the role of Vice President in 2000. Mark’s team is responsible for Blue Book's internal and external technology needs as well as all Blue Book print and electronic publications. In addition to his leadership roles at Blue Book Services, Mark has served on several produce industry association committees. Mark earned a B.A. in Business/Economics from Wheaton College and an M.B.A. from North Park University.
Kathi Orlowski joined Blue Book Services in 1997 and presently serves as a Business Analyst and Project Manager, working with many teams throughout the organization in varying roles. Kathi earned a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from Benedictine University.