Ultra Team

Jeff Carr is a sought-after expert in manufacturing technology. As a leading independent voice in ERP system selection and implementation, Jeff’s organizations have helped over 1,200 manufacturing companies select and implement new information systems, earning him a reputation as the leading expert on manufacturing software vendors and their products. Jeff’s results-focused career spans four decades serving process and discrete manufacturers. As founder and manager of Ultra Consultants, he leads his organization’s high-impact business process improvement programs that leverage today’s modern ERP technology. Jeff is a graduate of University of Illinois.

Dylan Howard graduated from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business and is currently Chief Sales officer at Ultra Consultants, helping mid-market manufacturers and distributors effectively tackle transformation projects involving process re-engineering, enterprise technology selection, change & risk management, program design, and implementation management services. He also holds a PMP Certification and understands Project Management best practices. Dylan has spent the last 15 plus years working in Leadership, Sales and Project Management capacities. He founded Timberline Fire in 2008 and worked to develop partnerships with State and Local Governments to provide fire protection and disaster recovery operations. He then took his passions into the technology field and has worked in Sales in the Tier 1 ERP space and electronics industries prior to finding Ultra Consultants. He has helped 100’s of leadership teams in the mid-market develop plans on how best to prepare and execute technology fueled transformations and continues this work in his current capacity.

Russell Fette serves as a strategic finance partner, overseeing financial planning, cash flow optimization, and operational efficiency for Ultra Consultants. With over 20 years of experience across professional services, SaaS, and consulting industries, Russell brings a proven track record of helping businesses scale effectively while navigating financial complexities.

Russell’s expertise lies in transforming financial chaos into clarity through advanced planning, systems optimization, and strategic decision-making. A trusted advisor to CEOs, he focuses on aligning financial strategies with long-term business goals to drive sustainable growth.

Tony is a distinguished consulting executive with over 25 years of experience delivering performance improvement solutions to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries. His background includes extensive experience in supply chain & operations, process automation and ESG/sustainability, with a critical focus on cost reduction, risk management, and enhanced operational effectiveness. He has led transformational initiatives across a variety of business functions, including technology design and implementation, acquisitions and integration, cost management, organization effectiveness and change management. These qualifications have been achieved through experiences in industry, management consulting and outsourcing environments.

Charlie Schloff is a 25+ year veteran of the manufacturing and IT industries with extensive experience in executive management and consultative positions. He has led initiatives across a wide range of activities, including global business acquisition and integration, project/program management, enterprise IT strategy, and change management. Charlie is a high performance, quality focused, results-driven executive/consultant with a progressive career demonstrating collaborative leadership, vision, and business acumen. Charlie is a true leader and has successfully managed several organizations with P&L responsibilities throughout his career. His business acumen is supported by a broad background in designing and implementing comprehensive large-scale business transformation initiatives and pervasive technologies across multi-site organizations worldwide. On top of Charlie’s traditional business and technology leadership, he also incorporates experience in managing organizations with responsibilities in product & service design, marketing, sales, finance, human resources, engineering, and manufacturing to complement his business acumen. For his clients, Charlie is dedicated to delivering sustainable value through people, process, and technology initiatives that drive the achievement of the business goals, objectives, and expectations. Charlie has deep experience within the Automotive Industry with 20 years of experience working for Ford Motor Company. While at Ford, he held a wide-range of progressive executive positions in the areas of IT Operations, System Architecture & Development, IT Security & Compliance and served as an internal implementation consultant and program manager on a range of progressive executive positions in the areas of IT Operations, System Architecture & Development, IT Security & Compliance and served as an internal implementation consultant and program manager on a range of large scale projects including ERP, CRM, HRIS, PLM, BI, and Engineering Systems. Additionally, he held responsibilities for managing advanced vehicle program development and planning activities along with serving as the Divisional Director of Six Sigma and Lean focused on quality, cost, and overall business process improvement. In the second half of Charlie’s career, he diversified his background by serving as Director of Information Technology and Process Improvement for an International Food & Beverage Manufacturer and more recently, prior to coming to Ultra, held the positions of VP of Information Technology and Director of Corporate Quality for a Global Industrial Equipment Manufacturer. In parallel with his business responsibilities, Charlie served on Advisory Boards for two major software companies and also Ultra itself before joining as a full time Partner. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Detroit. He holds the following certifications: Six Sigma (MBB), CISSP, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and PMP.

Joe is an accomplished transformation leader with 15+ years’ expertise managing cross-functional business and technology teams to design and deliver projects that drive the top- and bottom-line. With experience as both a management consultant and corporate transformation executive, he has led software implementations, performance improvement engagements, and change management strategies across a variety of business functions at small, mid-size, and global organizations.  He has a track record of success in pivotal roles at market leaders in industrial distribution, power tool manufacturing, professional services, and marketing communications. Joe holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering & Management with focus in Global Supply Chain Management, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both achieved with academic distinction. 

Aaron Olin brings over 20 of years of combined Corporate and Consulting experience across a wide range of verticals and company sizes. He started with a solid foundation in Logistics and 3PL management leading fast-paced air freight operations, trucking fleets and warehouses before advancing into Supply Chain and manufacturing. Aaron has a knack for organizing the complexities of warehouse and shop floor processes and building solutions to help all levels of the organization succeed. He is passionate about health and wellness and worked early in the initial high growth phase of the organic sector. Aaron has been involved in several complete supply chain redesigns as a Director of Supply Chain in Organic ingredients and cosmetics. Aaron’s Consulting engagements include highly successful early stage nutraceuticals, complete business process improvement for several established eCommerce retailers as well as organizational development, coaching and mentoring from entry level staff to executives and founders. Aaron has spent his entire career as an early adopter of new technologies to solve real supply chain problems; using the simplest most elegant solutions available to achieve strategic objectives. Having years of experiences managing large, global teams in manufacturing, demand planning and customer service; he also understands and anticipates challenges across many functional areas in the organization. With a mix of experience in Private and Public companies Aaron is aware of how different actions in the Supply Chain affect Accounting, Reporting and Regulatory considerations. Aaron has a BA in International Relations from University of Southern California and GLS degree from California State University Long Beach. In his spare time he likes back country skiing, trail running and mountain biking.

*Q2 2021 Employee Recognition Award Recipient

Brent Soderstrom is a 20+-year manufacturing and distribution industry veteran with extensive experience in managing supply chain / manufacturing improvement projects and building and leading teams. Brent built and led a company-wide supply chain improvement team at HD Supply, delivering $20MM of benefits to the enterprise. He also led supply chain, distribution and logistics at Crown Bolt, a division of HD Supply. Brent held various roles at General Electric businesses, including GM of Logistics, Materials Manager, and Manager of Manufacturing Engineering. He has led or participated in 100+ projects to improve supply chain and manufacturing operations. He also led the start-up of four distribution centers and capacity expansions of three others. Brent is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Dan Cooper is a 20+ year project management professional specializing in Information Technology and Aerospace manufacturing and integrations. Projects have included private equity acquisitions, restructurings, and integrations of manufacturers of Aircraft interiors, composite structures, and machined parts resulting in a fully integrated aircraft interiors portfolio offering to Triumph Aerostructures, subsequently supplying over 70% of Boeing model aircraft interiors and strategic entrance into high volume Airbus interiors programs. Led design and implementation of manufacturing infrastructure for a global design to build platform for the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 interiors programs spanning North America, Asia, and Europe resulting in highly flexible rapid design change incorporation strategies and >30% cost reductions. Dan has a BS in Applied Technology from BYU- Idaho, has attended SAE Aerospace Executive Academy and is PMI certified.

David Buck has more than thirty years of experience managing the technical delivery of Information Technology projects. He offers expertise in solutions architecture, program management, project management, enterprise architecture, methodologies, software package selection, integration, implementation, and software development. In past years, David served as CEO of Zweave and managed the development of the company’s PLM product offerings, technical infrastructure, and professional services offerings. David managed 9 software development projects for the U.S. Government where he designed and built custom PLM and related technical specification software solutions. Prior to Zweave, David worked for leading technology and consulting firms including IBM, Deloitte, Symbolics, and NeXT Computer. He also founded Advis, an early Internet and web solutions companies where he led the delivery of over 50 custom object oriented web-based applications for large corporations. David earned a BS in MIS & Computer Science from the University of Dayton. He also received an Executive Leadership Certificate from MIT. David has founded an INC 500 Consulting Company, and a PLM Software Company. He is a member of EO, TEC, APICS, NDIA, and ASTM.

David Gonzalez is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience spanning a diversity of industries including manufacturing, distribution, business process outsourcing, and facilities management. He has managed projects that address multiple business and IT disciplines including ERP implementation and customization, Business Process Improvement, and IT and Cyber Security management and Consulting.  He has also implemented solutions that generated annual revenues in excess of 1 billion dollars. 

Throughout his career, David has built his reputation on delivery of results while never losing focus on client expectations.  He cultivates and leads top performing teams providing staff with the leadership, resources, and motivation to achieve successful delivery of IT and non-IT projects.  Through his leadership and consensus-based approach, David establishes, manages, and improves the quality and efficiency of project teams, both onsite and remote.

David studied at the United States Naval Academy, completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of South Alabama, and is a Certified Scrum Master.

David Mack is an experienced supply chain professional with a focus on organizational transformation through continuous improvement. After earning his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he worked for large ($10B+) consumer products and chemicals manufacturers including SC Johnson and Ecolab. An analytical problem-solver and effective communicator, David has effectively built teams, mapped and improved processes, and executed cross-functional multi-million dollar projects. These experiences have enabled him to develop robust waterfall and agile project management skills as well as to build his capabilities in methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, and the Toyota Production System. A few of his accomplishments include improving YOY capital forecasting accuracy by 80%, developing KPI dashboards and project execution processes leading to the execution of $15M/year in net structural savings projects, and achieving vertical startup of new packaging lines by implementing a metric-driven approach to startup processes.

Ernie Eichenbaum brings over 30 years of project management, enterprise software application and business operations expertise to his Senior Manager position. His background has afforded him the ability to truly understand how businesses can combine process improvements with their end-to-end business processes via software technologies, resulting in increased corporate performance and a competitive advantage. Prior to joining Ultra Consultants, Ernie led consulting projects and operations at nexDimension Technology Solutions. He also previously held the position of VP Consulting at Infor Global Solutions, where he led multiple large-scale projects and consulting practices. At Avanade and Baan/SSA Global, Ernie held increasingly responsible project and management positions ranging from Supply Chain Consultant to Vice President in charge of a regional Project Management Office that governed over 400 concurrent projects in 20 practices. Ernie’s consulting experience centers on project and executive program leadership within industrial enterprises that have complex make, move and service operations. Ernie is known for leveraging his leadership skills and ability to recognize and respond to business challenges while providing his teams with the discipline, tools, methods, and materials necessary to meet client needs and project goals. Prior to his roles in consulting, Ernie worked in industry positions ranging from Production Planning at Scitex to Manufacturing Plant Management at Telrad, a multi-national High-Tech/Telecomm firm. Ernie holds a B.Sc. in Management Engineering and Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Tel Aviv University and has studied Constraint Based Planning with Eli Goldratt. He is on the board of Conexx (The Israel-America Chamber of Commerce), an Executive Board Member of the Briarlake Community Forest Association, and served as a Major in the Israeli Army as a Company Commander in a Tank Battalion.

Gary McGregor has over 30 years of business experience helping manufacturing and distribution companies improve their operations and underlying business processes. Both as a consultant and industry practitioner, he has considerable experience in implementing lean principles. Gary’s background couples experience in engineering and manufacturing operations and implementing business process continuous improvement programs in a variety of manufacturing operations. He has specific industry experience in aerospace and defense contracts, consumer products, plastics and electronics, and the production of heavy equipment. Gary began his career in engineering and was promoted to Division Manager of Industrial Engineering at General Dynamics. He also spent 5 years at Case Corporation as the Manager of Assembly Strategy where he introduced the framework for the use of lean techniques into the Case worldwide manufacturing operations (over 26 plants). Additional positions include working as Director of Manufacturing Operations, Director of Production, and Lean Manufacturing Manager. Gary has experience teaching manufacturing and business process improvement techniques at the college level and is also a regular speaker at manufacturing symposiums on topics related to Lean Manufacturing and Business Process Improvement. Gary has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Toledo University and an MBA from the University of Dayton and is a Registered Professional Engineer.

Janelle is a transformational business leader recognized for accelerating business growth. As a trusted advisor and organizational change leader she specializes in shepherding organizations through complex, high-impact change. She facilitates and influences an expedited mindset shift while contributing to a culture of trust and resilience, leveraging neuroscience and OCM best practices. Her mantra is “people first, enabled by process, automated by technology.” She holds Trusted Advisor, Prosci (ADKAR), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Scrum Master, and Cloud Practitioner certifications. A ten-time entrepreneur, Janelle is a guest professor of ethical leadership and organizational effectiveness in the doctorate program for St. Mary’s University, and serves as a board member, Audit Committee chair, and Treasurer for Summit Brewing company in St. Paul, Minnesota.

With a career spanning over three decades, Jeff Crossman is a seasoned Project Manager with a rich background in ERP systems and 18 years of expertise in Project and Program Management. Jeff brings a unique blend of experience around refinement of processes, development of effective project cadence, and a distinctive management style ensuring both projects and individuals under his purview achieve unparalleled success. Jeff’s industry experience includes Supply Chain, Construction, Horticulture, Food & Beverage, Pharma, Automotive, Life Sciences, and more.

Jeff is well-versed in multiple ERP systems and methodologies, with adaptability and proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive project success. He is able to deconstruct complex issues into manageable components, Jeff’s leadership style is characterized by pragmatism, effective communication, and a realistic outlook on the constraints inherent in project management. His ability to empathize with clients and team members fosters a collaborative atmosphere, aligning everyone towards a common goal.

Jennifer Gahman is an experienced Professional Services manager and leader with more than two decades of proficiency in Cloud and SaaS Program Management, Stakeholder and Customer Success within the realm of ERP Software and Project Management. She is a certified Change Management expert, adept at fostering Business Relationship Management and cultivating robust internal and external teams. Leveraging strong business acumen, she has implemented over 200 customers from start, upgrades, mergers, and acquisitions for multimillion-dollar strategic initiatives. 

Her industry background includes the following areas:  Distribution, Wholesale, Retail Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Jan San, Chemical, Paper Products and Packaging, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fastener, Flooring and Flooring Supplies, Medical, Petroleum, Carrier, Tile, Food Distribution, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical, B2B, Retail and Life Sciences. 

Jim Rowe has nearly four decades of experience in technology modernization, change management, digital transformation, organizational design and global strategy.  He is a strategic advisor, executive coach and an organization evolution expert uniquely adept at perceiving change in the marketplace while pivoting strategy and retooling an organization for success.  Jim is a certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and a Prosci certified ADKAR expert with over a dozen full cycle project successes including global and multicultural projects.  He started his career in consumer packaged goods (CPG) working his way up through Thomas J Lipton (sales, marketing, operations/logistics, trade planning) and then moved to the service side of CPG working with Information Resources, News America and Bristol Technology before moving into Consulting. Jim built out the Organizational Change Management (OCM) pillar while at Perficient Inc. consulting, developing the OCM methodology and guiding principles. He led SAP change at Archer Daniels Midland and Cadbury Schweppes and Microsoft Dynamics 365 change at Howden and HPS LLC in the UK. Jim has additional ERP experience with Workday, Oracle, Syspro and BPCS.

He attended Bentley University where he focused on business marketing and business management.

Jim Wilson brings 25 years’ experience as an ERP Consultant and Project Management Professional. He is proficient in vendor selection, IT infrastructure, and ERP implementation projects, specifically in the food & beverage sector. Jim has led approximately 30 successful ERP go-lives throughout North America. During his professional life, he has worked on multiple ERP platforms, including EPICOR, Great Plains, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC. Jim earned his MBA from Queen’s University, his PMP from the Project Management Institute and his Senior Project Leadership Certificate from EDS Global Learning & Development.

Joe Runowiecki has over 25 years of manufacturing experience in both large corporations and private companies. He is a creative supply chain professional with a distinguished history of contributions in the areas of ERP management, production scheduling, purchasing, negotiations, customer service, warehouse management, increased productivity, cost reduction, and inventory accuracy. Joe has experience in the plastics, building products, automotive, and chemical industries. His previous clients include P&G, Home Builders, Home Depot, Caterpillar, John Deere, Chrysler, Intuitive Surgical, Walmart, and Amazon. Joe has managed supply chains utilizing a variety of ERP systems including JD Edwards, Oracle, QAD, SAP, Aptean, and Infor. Joe graduated with a BA from Eastern Illinois University. He is involved with the local community, coaching youth sports, and is the past president of Sycamore Youth Baseball.

Jonathan Valencia has 10 years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain operations. Jonathan has served in leadership roles for the Automotive industry and Food & Beverage CPG. He has experience as a champion user and trainer for multiple ERP systems including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics D365. He leverages knowledge of lean principles (Toyota), APICS CPIM, and operations best practices to support scaling high growth environments. Jonathan has direct experience in inventory planning, process development and implementation, distribution network optimization, 3PL vendor management & selection, KPI and scorecard development, and global logistics. He has also led large scale projects including launching and closing high velocity distribution centers. For the last 6 years, Jonathan utilized his operations knowledge to lead transportation at PepsiCo, logistics at Hometown Food Company, and the Americas supply chain for Voss Water of Norway. Jonathan graduated from the University of New Hampshire with BA in Anthropology and a minor in leadership studies. He resides in northwestern Ohio with his family.

Maryl Wesolowski is an executive leader specializing in delivering complex, multimillion-dollar strategic initiatives – from planning through operational transition – for multiple Fortune 500 and top 20 privately-held companies, as well as mid-sized firms. Maryl applies the wisdom earned from 30 years of Big-4 consulting, corporate and business ownership experiences to help clients execute business transformations, improve and innovate business processes, implement enterprise-wide software solutions and develop new business applications. Maryl is skilled at knitting global, multi-cultural resources together into cohesive teams who deliver product and service excellence across all program workstreams, enabling organizations to realize substantive financial and strategic benefits. A certified Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, her versatility has included: directing a portfolio of productivity programs that realized over $100M in cost reductions; implementing ERP modules and WMS systems across various technology platforms which reduced order cycle time by 150% and returns by 42%; rolling out an export management application that delivered $100k ROI in the first two months; and building a custom SAP BTP credit tracking app shared across 26 supply chain centers and 7000 stores. Organizations include Siemens, Smithfield Foods, Reinhart Food Service (formerly Reyes Holdings) and Domino’s Pizza. Maryl holds a BA with honors in Math and Political Science from Northwestern University and a MS in Quality Management Systems from the New England College of Business.

Matthew Hull has more than 15 years of experience transforming businesses utilizing Lean methodology and effective use of technology. With successful tenure as both the user and as a 3rd party support in ERP Implementation, Process Improvement, S&OP, Matthew has deep professional experience as an Operations Manager, Business Transformation, Leader Global Supply Chain Manager, Lean Six Sigma Manager. Matthew holds a BS in Industrial Technology and Engineering from Ohio University; an MBA from Eli Broad College of Business – Michigan State University; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications from University of Michigan, The George’s Group, and Black & Decker. He brings domain expertise in the areas of Automotive, Medical Devices & Products, Distribution, Industrial Equipment, Consumer Goods, Metal Fabrication, Electronics, Oil & Gas, including experience in internal and external consulting for Fortune 500 Company.

Nadine Brewer brings over 30 years of accounting experience with 12 years in the Aquaculture industry, specializing in inventory management from egg to market. Her accounting experience includes due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures as well as an IPO, in addition to end-to-end accounting functions. Also, Nadine has 15 years of implementation experience as a Financial Business Analyst with Industrybuilt/JustFood ERP. In her career, she has implemented solutions for over 60 customers in the food & beverage space, focusing on best practices in accounting and being a trusted partner. She has successfully applied her analyst and problem-solving skills as a solutions architect with JustFood ERP.

Pamella Roebuck has over 18 years of experience in change management, project management, process improvement, distribution, logistics and supply chain optimization. She has led change management, project management and process improvement efforts for ERP, HR, warehouse management and e-procurement system implementations in a wide variety of industries. Pam has worked with several ERP systems including Oracle, JD Edwards, Peoplesoft, Commerce One, and Lawson, as well as several warehouse management, operations management, and engagement systems. She is Prosci certified and uses her knowledge to customize and execute change management strategies that ensure client project goals are met and workplace environment changes are adopted.

Rafael Calderon is a Project Management Professional specializing in Systems Implementation and Process Improvement in the Process Manufacturing sector, specifically Food & Beverage and Pharmaceuticals & Medical Device. Rafael has close to twenty years’ worth of implementation and consulting experience with over a hundred successful deployments under his belt. Throughout his professional life, he has worked with multiple ERP platforms, including PRISM/PROTEAN, PRMS/BPICS, EPICOR and MS Navision. Rafael started his career in Y2K compliance projects in the mid-to-late 90’s in Canada and the US, followed by a successful business consulting practice in the Pharma and Medical Device industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the mid 2000’s, Rafael became Senior Implementation Consultant/Project Manager for the implementation division of Bell Canada, where he led and delivered multiple enterprise-sized projects in Ontario. Later, he became a Senior Project Manager for IndustryBuilt/JustFoodERP where he successfully managed and completed over fifty ERP implementation cycles all throughout North America. Rafael has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from ITESM in Mexico City and a diploma in Systemic Thinking and Consulting Practice from the University of Humberside (now University of Lincoln) in the UK. Rafael holds CPIM and PMP certifications. In addition, he is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. He is a local food growth and preparation enthusiast. He is currently pursuing a degree in Culinary Sciences and a certification in Six Sigma.

Rounak Nischal has a passion for supply chain management and helping clients succeed. He holds a Master’s degree in Supply Chain Data Analytics & Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers Business School. He most recently was in the Supply Chain Leadership Rotational Program at Campbell Soup Company. Rounak is experienced in many areas of supply chain including procurement, quality, distribution, manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement, customer logistics, data visualization and automation. Throughout his career, Rounak has identified areas for process improvement and utilized process flows and value stream mapping to create cost saving initiatives for multi-million-dollar projects. Rounak also has great experience leading teams, managing multiple projects, and utilizing business intelligence tools such as Power BI & Robotic Process Automation to deliver needed information in a timely fashion to the customer. By combining his analytical tools and supply chain knowledge, Rounak is able to provide supply chain solutions that will have short-term and long-term success in many cross-functional situations.

 

Sean Hull is a seasoned Project Manager with twenty years of comprehensive experience in senior-level management, implementing best practices throughout rapidly changing, highly competitive growth environments. Sean offers the rare ability to serve as a liaison between developers, executive management and stakeholders to ensure expectations are clearly communicated and goals are met. He is skilled in client needs assessment, product specification, risk analysis, budgeting and client-vendor relations. With a mix of solid experience in program management, software development, and enterprise systems support and maintenance, Sean is well versed in driving digital transformation throughout retail, eCommerce, distribution and manufacturing sectors. Sean holds a BA from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business; Management Information Systems.

Sean Schuster has 20+ years of a diverse business background, holding leadership positions spanning Distribution and Supply Chain, Materials and Manufacturing, Retail and eCommerce, CX and Contact Centers, Sales, Service and Business Strategy. Sean is trained in Kaizen, Six Sigma, Muda Dori, DMAIC, Lean, 5S, Gemba, and TPS. At one point recruited to Sony’s Global Muda Dori team, Sean practiced these disciplines globally including in the US, China, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil and Japan. Sean is committed to looking for opportunities between People, Process and Systems. He has experience with ERP, WMS, CRM, Telephony, Web Platforms, middleware and reporting solutions and on platforms ranging from Google Suites and QuickBooks to SAP and Salesforce.

Van Dang is a highly self-motivated and customer-oriented supply chain professional with strong analytical skills. Van strategically orchestrated cost effective and deadline-oriented supply chain procedures which exceeded business plans and manufacturing goals. With deep domain experience in manufacturing and supply chain for Schlumberger, Halliburton-Pinnacle and Bisco Industries, Van has successfully implemented continuous improvement projects including a project that lead to $1.7M in purchasing savings and another key project that increased GR/IR reconciliation by 300%. Van holds a B.A. in Economics from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), Baltimore, Maryland. Van also offers advanced proficiency in the following systems: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PPT, Visio, etc.) SharePoint, SAP/ERP, SAP Business Objects BI, SAP Ariba, Tableau, Oracle. Van is Bilingual in English and Vietnamese.

 

Bill Coletta is a sales professional with more than 20 years of customer relations, marketing and project management experience. His main objective is to build relationships with potential clients and help them discover the benefits of an ERP implementation. Having worked in both distribution and the manufacturing sectors, he has good knowledge of ERP/CRM applications such as Epicor, SAP, and industry-specific software. Bill graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Marketing Communications & Advertising.

David brings nearly 30 years of sales, leadership, and program delivery; specializing in process improvement and optimization by integrating technology, people, and processes. His approach emphasizes delivering measurable, impactful results within the Manufacturing and Distribution industries.

David’s extensive experience covers key operational areas, including design, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, sales operations, and distribution. He has successfully helped client partners drive innovation, achieve cost savings, and enhance customer experiences. His technical knowledge spans a wide range of industry-related solutions, including plant floor simulation, business intelligence, and supply chain management. Additionally, he has deep experience with hybrid cloud environments, application modernization, automation, artificial intelligence, and multiple ERP platforms.

*Q3 2021 Employee Recognition Award Recipient

Ehren Highfill is a Business Development Representative with over 10 years of customer relations and advocacy experience. His focus is to connect with prospects, obtain knowledge of their goals and educate them on the opportunities associated with ERP implementation. While working in group benefits at Liberty Mutual, he worked closely with companies such as Toyota and Amazon which provided insight into the world of lean manufacturing and distribution. In addition, Ehren served as a site champion at Liberty Mutual and was a top resource for the group’s transition into a lean management system. He was specifically tasked with researching and diagnosing the current state of group benefits and reported back to leadership with key objectives, opportunities and a list of best practices. This information was positioned for deployment to help achieve the vision outlined by the future state target. Ehren graduated in the top 10 percent of his class at Arizona State University with a BA in Mass Communication and Journalism.

*Q4 2021 Employee Recognition Award Recipient

Eric Wilson has over 25 years of global sales, business development, consulting, marketing, operations, alliance partnerships, and management experience. He is focused on identifying opportunities to deliver sustainable value to mid-market manufacturers and distributors in the key areas of business transformation, process improvement, change management, risk mitigation, enterprise technology selection, and implementation services. His diversified professional career began with multiple roles in international manufacturing and distribution. He then transitioned his extensive business acumen and related skillsets to the Enterprise Resource Planning software industry helping executives achieve their goals with enabling technologies and program management. He was later recruited by partners in both the Venture Capital and Private Equity communities to support strategic growth and operational improvement initiatives with a variety of investment portfolio companies. Over the years, Eric has passionately served clients in the domestic United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the United Kingdom across multiple industry sectors. He received his B.A. from John Carroll University and resides in Alexandria, Virginia.

Kevin Stack has over 30 years of experience in Leadership, ERP, Retail Operations, Application Delivery, and Business Intelligence. Kevin spent thirteen years at Revco as Manager of Retail Systems Development, where he was responsible for the development of the retail supply chain and merchandising operation system. He successfully managed the completion of multiple system transitions as a result of business acquisitions and worked with business units through a multi-step, detailed reorganization. Kevin continued on to serve as Vice President, Infrastructure and acting CIO for OfficeMax, Inc. where he was responsible for all facets of Information Technology operations. Kevin streamlined technology operations, improved delivery and support quality, all while managing team of 235+ resources in multiple locations. During his overall time at OfficeMax, Inc., Kevin significantly reduced operating costs, increased service quality, improved server/storage consolidation, and work with a high availability ERP architecture. After OfficeMax, Inc., Kevin went on to be Vice President/CIO of Jo-Anne Stores, a $2 billion retailer, where he reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Kevin had responsibility for overall IT governance, performance and systems delivery, all while managing staff of 115. Kevin has led or been involved with successful major software implementations while at Jo-Ann Stores, OfficeMax, cSHARE Solutions, and his own company, KMStack Consulting. Kevin has many specialties, including executive leadership, strategic planning, ERP planning & implementation, business process management, project management, change management, and business intelligence. Kevin attended the ICM School of Business, where he focused on Computer Science and Business Administration.

Tim Griffin brings significant domain experience in enterprise resource technology in manufacturing and distribution. He joined Ultra after more than ten years at Infor Global Solutions where he held the position of Sales-Business System Consultant. Tim has also worked at Oracle. Tim holds a BS degree in Purchasing and Materials Management from Bowling Green University and is certified in Production and Inventory Management from APICS.

 

With over 20 years of dynamic marketing experience, Kelly is a seasoned leader who brings a wealth of expertise to the Ultra team. His extensive background includes successfully spearheading sales and marketing teams, orchestrating the strategy, launch, and execution of large-scale go-to-market programs. With a keen understanding of digital marketing and strategic go-to-market approaches, Kelly has constructed high-performing teams and robust infrastructures that drive unparalleled success.

Spanning diverse industries and service lines, Kelly has honed his skills in crafting innovative marketing strategies that not only amplify brand awareness but also deliver impressive ROI. His proven track record includes overseeing the development and implementation of large-scale campaigns, from creating compelling content and assets to strategic content delivery. Additionally, Kelly has deep experience in project management, account management, technology implementation, and marketing technology management, underscoring his adaptability and proficiency in driving multifaceted initiatives.

In his role, Kelly leads the charge in designing launch strategies and executions, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners to generate insights and create comprehensive client journeys, market landscapes, and competitive assessments. He excels in fostering strategic communications, providing invaluable support for executive engagement, and driving key initiatives within marketing, all while championing best practices and standards for critical strategic planning and reviews. With notable skills in public relations writing, marketing copywriting, and software implementation, he is a leader with a keen eye for detail, adept at mitigating risks, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaboration and engagement among diverse teams.

Dennis Gilhooley Sr. has over 40 years of experience in supply chain management specializing in logistics and distribution management, third-party logistics (3PL), and demand planning. His experience includes managing transportation and 3PL projects for the Department of Defense and managing third party fulfillment for the US Mint. While at IBM, he managed a 70-person Logistics Service Area and led recruiting and training activities for the 800-person Public Sector Supply Chain Practice. While at a major consumer electronics firm, he managed all finished goods distribution activities including managing multiple 3PLs. His sales planning and marketing experience includes demand forecasting, product planning, market analysis, and market research. He has served on many marketing committees for the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) in Washington, D.C., and was the recipient of the EIA Marketing Services Award of Excellence. Dennis’s education and certifications include a Certificate in Distribution Management, DePaul University; B.A. Mathematics, Culver-Stockton College; He is Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) with APICS.