Monthly Employee Feature: Shane Carvell, Director of Supply Chain

Shane Carvell, Director of Supply Chain, is an accomplished supply chain professional who is passionate about driving continuous improvement through partnership and developing highly effective teams. His effective leadership and friendly personality bring joy to our workplace, and Soligent is lucky to have him as a teammate.

Shane was born in the wind and cold of Fargo, North Dakota. He has two brothers and is the middle son.  He was active playing basketball and cross country as a high school student. He went to a small college in southwest Minnesota for his undergrad, studying business administration.  After graduation, Shane worked for Target and then Best Buy. This is where he spent the majority of his professional life, until leaving to join the excitement that is Soligent. He acquired his MBA at St. Thomas University located in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Shane is married with 2 teenage girls who are active in volleyball, which dominates their free time. Other than spending time with his family and managing supply chain operations for our organization, he enjoys hiking, snorkeling, skiing, biking, and craft beer– but maybe not in that order.

We hope you’ve enjoyed reading a bit about Shane. To learn more, please read the questionnaire below.

What is your name?

Shane Carvell

What department do you work in?

Supply Chain

How long have you worked at Soligent?

Over a year

What’s a trip that changed you, and why?

I went to the China mainland when I was in college and it was my first international trip.  It opened my eyes to a different way of living and that there is something bigger out there. Overall, It was just a great experience.

What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?

Hitting record sales month after month. This means lots of happy customers!

What’s your favorite way to unwind after a busy day?

I am a family guy and love to sit down around the table with family and catch up with their day.  It always refocuses me after a long day of work.

What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?

I love the weekends and spending time in the yard, hanging out with friends and family or exploring the beautiful Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?

Not sure it’s a talent but I know a lot about personal finance and it’s something I have a passion about since my younger years.  Compounding interest is amazing!

If you could only eat one item for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Not a popular answer but I really enjoy vegetables so either broccoli or cauliflower.

What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?

I would like to someday write a fiction book which is something that I just recently thought would be great to push me out of my comfort zone.

What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?

Hawaii.  I am always excited to go back to the Big Island and see friends and enjoy the beautiful weather, the variety of climates and the wonderful people.

What’s one totally irrational fear that you have?

Heights.  It is embarrassing to see me climb a ladder.  Lots of shaking.