About Buffalo Supply

Buffalo Supply was established in 1983 when a medical device sales representative determined there was a need for specialized, small business distributors in the government sales channel that would support both healthcare manufacturers and federal healthcare facilities.  Buffalo Supply continues to evolve to meet the needs our customers and manufacturing partners, by holding multiple federal contracting vehicles, making sure our service members and veterans have access to the best healthcare devices and supplies available.  In holding these contracts directly with the federal government, BSI ensures we maintain compliance with all of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and any other regulations that apply, at the order/task level and at the national level.  With over 40 years of experience in the federal market, you can count on BSI to make the process as easy as possible.  

At Buffalo Supply, we believe in true customer service. When you call us, you always get to talk to a real person, right away. We are always happy to help you.

The Herd

T.J. Jackson
Chief Executive Officer
Caryn Weiser
President
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Melissa Poole-Knight
Director of Operations
Ronda Wilberg
Director of Training and Innovation
Ken Jackson
Strategic Pricing and Data Manager
Jennifer McGuire
Finance Manager
Ally Bowlin
Director of Strategic Accounts
Ronda Wilberg
Director of Training and Innovation
Ken Jackson
Strategic Pricing and Data Manager
Jennifer McGuire
Finance Manager
Jamie Gesselman
Contracts Manager
Christine Mestas
Vendor Specialist
Sue Despain
Vendor Specialist
Tina Heyd
Vendor Specialist
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Roy Crockett
Vendor Specialist
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Gwen Kataoka
Client Support Specialist
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Rachal McCoy
Client Support Specialist
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Jenny Kembel
Accounting Clerk

Security Team

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Peyton
Taos and Nola
Toby
Chugz
Sosa
Cutie & Chula

T.J. Jackson

President & Chief Executive Officer

T.J. has been with Buffalo Supply since 2003. Jackson was formerly the Associate Director for the Association of National Account Executives, has sat on the United States Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Council, and is currently active in the healthcare committees with the Coalition for Government Procurement. T.J. received his bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco, received a Certificate of Professional Development from Wharton, and completed the Executive Program for Growing Companie s at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

An avid snowboarder, T.J. calls Vail his home mountain after spending the mid – to – late ’90s there as a “professional ski bum”. T.J. and his wife Annie met while attending USF and now live east of Boulder with their two teenagers, two golden retrievers, and a cat named “Bootfache”.

Caryn Weiser

Vice President of Contracts

Caryn is a Colorado native and joined the Buffalo Supply herd in June 2005. She has her BS in Computer Science and MBA from Colorado State University – Go Rams! Before coming to Buffalo Supply she worked at Hewlett-Packard for six years and had roles in software development, program management, project management and partnership development. Caryn and her husband Mike, Director of R&D and Formulation at Nutrafol, were married in 2006 on the Big Island of Hawaii and have two great kids, Kylie and Cole. In their free time they enjoy traveling, ice hockey, golf and skiing.

Melissa Poole-Knight

Director of Operations

Melissa is a 24 year Air Force Veteran and joined the Buffalo Supply herd in February 2024. She has her BS in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from University of Maryland and MBA from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business!  Melissa and her husband Jim were married in 2012 and became parents to the fierce and amazing Bailey in 2016.  In her freetime she enjoys Peloton, reading, and traveling with her family. 

Ronda Wilberg

Director of Training and Innovation

Home for Ronda is The Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado. After years of traveling and living in different locations around the US, she settled back in Loveland, the only city she has ever called “home”. She has three sons, a daughter-in-law, three grandchildren and the ever-loveable dog Chugz. Outside of the office, Ronda occupies her time in the summer with watching Vintage Drag Racing. Winter is busy with snowshoeing and reading. She also is quite talented at custom picture framing. Ronda joined the Buffalo Supply team in January of 2004.

Ken Jackson

Strategic Pricing and Data Manager

Ken was raised in Norman, Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma. Ken moved to Colorado in 1994 to begin working for Buffalo Supply and has been with us ever since. Ken married his wife Loraine in 2016 and says he has never been happier. They are helping to raise their grandson Felix, who was born 1/2/2019, which means there is never a dull moment at their house. Although Ken has lived in Colorado almost 30-years, he is still an Oklahoma Sooner through and through, and follows all their sports teams closely – Boomer Sooner!

Jennifer McGuire

Finance Manager

Jennifer joined the Buffalo Supply team in 2012. After spending 12 years in Atlanta, she is excited to be enjoying all that Colorado has to offer. Having grown up in Lake Tahoe, she is definitely at home in the mountains of Colorado. In her free time Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, photography and traveling.

Ally Bowlin

Director of Strategic Accounts

Ally is a proud born and raised Texan, and decided to make Denver, Colorado, home. She studied Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology at Texas Woman’s University and spent over 10 years in the fitness industry in many different facets, as well as roles in the non-profit space. Ally started with BSI in June 2021 and brings with her an extensive background in project management and business development.

In her free time, Ally is still heavily involved in fitness, has decided to learn how to snowboard, and take part in all the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer. She brings her fur child, Bailey, along as much as possible. When she is back home in Texas, Ally loves spending time with her nephews, and proudly roots for the Texas Longhorns.

Jamie Gesselman

Contracts Manager

Jamie is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Colorado after college, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.  She joined the Buffalo Supply team in November 2022.  Previously, she worked at Leprino Foods for 13 years and gained experience in invoice dispute resolution, customer service, master data, leadership, and resource management.  

Outside of work, Jamie can be found at church, the gym, or playing volleyball.  Traveling, camping, crafts, puzzles, and games are also favorites, while still making time to spend with family and friends.  She very much enjoys being an aunt!

Christine Mestas

Vendor Specialist

Christine joined Buffalo Supply in October of 2020. She is married to her husband Christopher, who is the Fire Marshall for Louisville Fire Protection District and they both are Louisville natives. She has 3 sons, 2 daughters-in-law and 6 grandchildren, that she loves to spoil. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, gardening and is an avid CU Buffalo and Bronco fan.

Sue Despain

Vendor Specialist

Sue is a proud, mountain-loving Colorado native. She and her husband Mike met while in Army ROTC at the University of Wyoming (Go Pokes!). Sue served as a military Audiologist in the Medical Service Corps, while Mike served as an Army Aviation maintenance test pilot. They are the proud parents of 4 children, 6 grand-children and 2 grand-fur babies. Sue is an avid quilter who spends her free time sewing on one of her many vintage machines, including two treadle sewing machines from the early 1900’s. In the spring and summer Sue and Mike enjoy riding their tandem cruiser-style bicycle down back country roads. 

Tina Heyd

Vendor Specialist

Tina joined Buffalo Supply in 2023. She is a Colorado native her family is from Southeastern Colorado, a little town called Granada. She grew up in Boulder where her dad attended CU . She is a HUGE Buffs fan!! SKO BUFFS! Loves the mountains & going to all the Colorado sporting events, concerts & anything fun! She has 2 girls (fur babies)…..Cutie & Chula …..they keep her young!! 

Roy Crockett

Vendor Specialist

Roy is originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland College Park and worked in Ocean City, MD as the IT Guy for the entertainment complex Seacrets aka “Jamaica USA”. After many visits to Colorado he and his family finally followed through with the recurring thought “we should move here”! Their youngest son attends school in Erie, CO and their oldest is completing his training as a Navy pilot. In their free time the family enjoys attending school band and sporting events, visiting the many excellent disk golf courses Colorado has to offer, and other outdoor activities.

Gwen Kataoka

Client Support Specialist

Gwen and her husband TK decided to call Colorado their home after three decades abroad; living and working in England, Switzerland, Germany, Japan and Jordan.  She brings excellent customer service to the table. 

Together, they have two beautiful bilingual/bicultural children and their equally interesting partners.  The endless days of sun and easy access to the great outdoors and all the activities on offer drew them to Boulder.  In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, fly fishing, yoga, hiking, biking, quilting, reading, and discovering new wines. In this new chapter, they are looking forward to exploring the US, especially the PNW, and South America.

Rachal McCoy

Client Support Specialist

Rachal, her husband, and their cat moved from Kansas to Colorado in 2019. After arriving to Colorado, they adopted their dog into the family. When the weather allows, she enjoys camping and hiking and spending time outside. She also enjoys various crafts and reading inside. She joined Buffalo Supply in February 2024. 

Jenny Kembel

Accounting Clerk

Jen joined Buffalo Supply in November of 2023. She is a Colorado native and enjoys all that Colorado has to offer. She has one fur baby, Scottie Sulu, whom she adopted 4 years ago. Some favorites outside of work are camping, hiking, traveling, photography, crafts and spending time with family and friends.