John Newcaster


  • Global supply chain optimization
  • Strategic global sourcing 
  • Specialty chemicals 
  • Industrial minerals
  • Logistics services
  • Distribution center management
  • Trade compliance
  • Supplier strategies and negotiations 
  • Supply Chain capability assessment 
  • Supply Chain performance metrics
  • Strategic supply planning
  • Executive coaching
  • Executive screening
  • Customized Supply Chain training 


  • Established 2016
  • Business Development Agent to Mining and processing Clients
  • Dedicated Supply Chain Consulting to Mining and Processing Clients
  • Dedicated Mineral Market Analysis Projects to Variety of Clients 
 The Barytes Association
2019 - Present

Industry Advisor to Global Trade Association

Director - Partner 

The Cumberland Group, Inc.
1988 - 2022
Houston, Texas Area and West Coast

Process Improvement consulting, Supply Chain Strategy, onsite training, drilling fluids product strategic sourcing


Vice President, 
Distribution and Logistics

Baker Hughes
Oct 2011 – May 2016, 4 yrs 8 mos
2001 Rankin Road, Houston, Texas 77073

All aspects of global logistics including air & ocean, truck and rail, DC's, and full Drilling Fluids segment Supply Chain including manufacturing, procurement, materials, and logistics.


VP Supply Chain

Tesco Corporation

Feb 2010 – Oct 2011, 1 yr 9 mos

Vice President of Supply Chain - Drilling Fluids

Baker Hughes
Vice President of Supply Chain - Drilling Fluids

Jul 2007 – Feb 2010, 2 yrs 8 mos.


Vice President of Supply Chain


M-I SWACO 

Aug 1992 – Jun 2007, 14 yrs 11 mos



 Education  

Duquesne University

MBA, Economics

Grove City College

B.S.  Metallugical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swimming, President of Kappa Alpha Phi social fraternity.

Butler High School PA

Butler High School

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