Thomas E. "Tom" Hendrick, 81, passed away on August 5, 2018. Tom earned a BS and MBA degrees from the University of Washington. This was followed by a PH.D. in Business from the University of Oregon where he was a National Defense Fellow. Tom began his teaching and research career in higher education at the University of Colorado - Boulder (for 13 years) where he earned the rank of full professor. While at CU Boulder he co-authored a text book on production/operations management which has been used in courses in several hundred colleges and universities. In 1983 Tom joined the faculty at ASU. While at ASU, he was a Professor in Supply Chain Management in the W.P. Carey School of Business. He was also a Senior Faculty Research Associate for the Center for Advanced Purchasing Studies (CAPS) where he led several research projects, authored journal articles, and directed over 40 executive roundtable programs throughout the world. Tom retired from ASU in 2006. Other international experiences included two summers in the Republic of China as a consultant to their power and petroleum industries, and acting dean for the European Institute for Purchasing Management. Among several honors and awards were "MBA Supply Chain Management Professor of the Year", John Deere Faculty Fellow, and National Defense Fellow. Tom was an active consultant to several firms, including Motorola, Maricopa Medical Center, John Deere and Accenture. Tom is survived by his wife, Kathleen Law Hendrick, two sons, a daughter and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center. Donations can be made by check to: 124 W. Thomas, Ste 250, Phoenix AZ 85013 (Please make any checks to the Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center and please note "In Memory of Thomas Hendrick”. Donations may also be made online at  Muhammad Ali Parkinson's Center . (Source: Arizona Republic)