Chief of Staff | Supply Chain & Operations Leader | Growth Strategist in Regulated
Industries
Amber Sandrock is a seasoned executive with extensive experience leading operations, finance, and supply chain strategy across some of the most highly regulated industries, including cannabis, food and beverage, and private equity-backed manufacturing. Currently serving as Chief of Staff for a $100M multi-state operator, she brings more than 20 years of leadership to roles that demand precision, compliance, and scalable growth.
Sandrock’s strength lies in her ability to unify complex, multi-site operations while implementing efficient, compliant systems that drive measurable results. She has successfully led enterprise-wide transformations, centralizing supply chain functions across numerous manufacturing and distribution sites in strict regulatory environments. From USDA reporting and SOX compliance to ERP implementations and SKU rationalization, her work consistently delivers cost savings, increased visibility, and operational excellence.
With a leadership style that balances strategic vision and hands-on execution, Sandrock excels at aligning executive teams, coaching staff across functions, and fostering cultures of accountability and continuous improvement. Her tools of choice, Power BI, Tableau, Deacom, and WMS systems, support her analytical approach and data-driven decision-making.
Sandrock holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Akron (Cum Laude) and is a Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP, CPPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Green Belt, and SQF Internal Auditor. Whether navigating complex regulatory frameworks or leading change initiatives, she brings a rare mix of operational depth and business insight
