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We are seasoned supply chain experts dedicated to guiding you through today's toughest supply chain challenges. With a unique blend of technical expertise and industry experience, we collaborate closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions that streamline operations, reduce costs, and maximize efficiency. From strategic planning to seamless implementation, Alpine delivers innovative solutions with a focus on driving tangible value.

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Michael Wohlwend

Managing Principal

Jesse Parker

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Greg Utter

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Brenda Stoltz

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jim Chamberlain

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jerry Spence

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Steve Simonson

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dave Kressin

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Landon Davies

NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Bob Hollman

SENIOR DIRECTOR

Brandon Novak

Senior Director

Allen Ozyazgan

Senior Director

Sarah Smith

Senior Director

David Meyers

Senior Director

Mike Abarelli

Senior Director

Tim Sharpe

Director

Paul Gedert

Senior Director of Business Development

Paige Kanode

Project Manager

Anthony Jachera

Director / Project Manager

Deepan Kasthuri

Data Manager

Anthony White

Senior Data Analyst

Austin Miller

Design Engineer

Viridiana Luna

Senior Consultant

Natalie Landgraf

Consultant

Nader Nouwairi

Junior Consultant

Robby Griffin

Junior Consultant

David Bussiere

Business Development Consultant

Julia Wohlwend

MARKETING & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Noelle Abarelli

Marketing Manager

Dyanna Rau

Sales Coordinator

Max Wohlwend

Social Media Communications Specialist, Data Marketing
Consultant.

Michael Wohlwend

Managing Principal

Jesse Parker

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Greg Utter

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Brenda Stoltz

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jim Chamberlain

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Jerry Spence

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Steve Simonson

Senior Managing Director

In Memory of Pat Gallagher

“Alpine Supply Chain Solutions is an organization built by each of our team members passion and experience. Pat’s enthusiasm for all things supply chain influenced those around him and his contributions to the Alpine team will live on. As we grow the Alpine Supply Chain team, we will always remember Pat’s contributions and know that his spirit is reflected in who we are today.”

Michael Wohlwend

Co-Founder of Alpine Supply Chain Solutions

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Michael Wohlwend

Managing Principal

Michael Wohlwend is a trusted advisor with a proven track record that includes 30+ years of supply chain experience. Throughout his career, he has helped dozens of Fortune 500 Companies develop and implement their supply chain strategies. He has also held top leadership positions with global software companies and private equity firms, making him skilled to assist with due diligence, acquisitions, roll-ups, and divestitures for both on-premises, hybrid, and Cloud solutions.

Before founding Alpine, Michael spent six years with SAP running the Midwest Services Business, where he was the executive sponsor on three SAP EWM installs. Michael also spent seven years with Manhattan Associates where he was involved in over 30+ WMS installs. Prior to his time at Manhattan, he was a member of several supply chain consulting firms and provided solutions.

Michael is extremely passionate about the logistics industry and sharing his knowledge. He frequently authors articles for trade publications and has presented more than 100 seminars and speeches at industry events, including Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) events, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) conferences, ProMat, and MODEX.

Michael also supports numerous non-profit organizations. He served as an Executive Board Member of WERC from 2008 – 2014 and is a current Executive Board Member of Gigi’s Playhouse, a nationwide network of Down Syndrome achievement centers. He has a passion for helping young adults with Down Syndrome find employment.

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Jesse Parker

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Jesse Parker is an entrepreneur with experiences ranging from the corporate boardroom to the start-up garage. As the Chief Operating Officer at Alpine, he is driven to create efficiencies within the organization to enable the company to scale to the ‘next-level’. Prior to Alpine, Jesse was the Vice President and General Manager for BroadReach Communications. He also started an all-natural sports drink company called ASPIRE whose mission was to improve the health and performance of young athletes across the country. 

Jesse also has experience driving entrepreneurial creativity in a corporate environment. He rose through the ranks of Intel and QLogic, creating new innovative products within Intel and integrating new acquisitions into QLogic. Jesse also takes part in advising small businesses and mentoring students. He has taught over 300 high school business classes throughout the United States through a partnership with DECA and Young Business Leaders of America. Jesse joined the CEOs of Caribou Coffee and Buffalo Wild Wings when presented with the 2015 Business Executive of the Year award by the Business Professionals of America. 

Jesse also owns a couple hockey stores which are businesses he started for and with his three sons. He has served on Boards with the Minnesota High Tech Association, Rear Window Media, Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association, Chaska/Chanhassen Clay Target Shooting Club, and is currently President of the Chanhassen High School Boys Hockey Blue Line Club. In his free time, he enjoys time with his family, hunting, traveling, skiing/boarding, playing football and bag toss, and listening to country music.

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Greg Utter

Senior Managing Director

Greg Utter is a seasoned supply chain technology and operations professional focused on driving revenue through value engineering (ROI Analysis) and business development. He has spent his entire career as an innovative leader in supply chain sales, consulting and implementation and is now a Senior Managing Director at Alpine responsible for the Warehouse Systems practice. 

Greg possesses over 30 years of progressive hands-on experience with a broad range of mission-critical supply chain technologies including on-premise, cloud-based, and SaaS solutions. He has deep domain expertise across a variety of solutions sets including supply chain execution, supply chain planning, labor management, and supply chain advanced analytics. Greg also has extensive experience evaluating, selling and implementing technologies related to big data, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Greg spent the first 10 years of his Supply Chain career at Fleming Foods, a $40B Grocery Wholesaler where he was responsible for rolling out WMS and Labor solutions to over 30 Distribution Centers within the Fleming network. He then transitioned to Dallas Systems/EXE Technologies where, for almost 10 years, he served in various leadership roles. Prior to joining Alpine, Greg spent 15 years at Manhattan Associates, the leading global provider of supply chain software and services. While at Manhattan, he had a proven track record of delivering solutions to a variety of Fortune 500 Companies in all key vertical markets.

Greg enjoys supporting the industry by working with Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) and speaking at various events including ProMat and MODEX. He regularly contributes thought leadership content to industry publications including  Supply Chain Xchange and was named a Food Logistics 2023 Rock Star of the Supply Chain. Greg also serves in various capacities with several non-profit organizations including Feeding America, Native Americans in Business, Habitat for Humanity and The American Red Cross.

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Brenda Stoltz

Senior Managing Director

Brenda brings a unique mix of Human Resources, Operations and Finance experience to the supply chain industry. She began her career as Financial Analyst at Boeing and then spent close to 10 years at Target where she served as Group Leader, Senior Operations Manager and ultimately a Senior Human Resources Manager. She excels in the areas of staffing, employee relations, performance management, payroll/compliance, organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and change management.

Today as a Senior Managing Director at Alpine, Brenda leads the Human Resources practice and brings a full understanding of the impact changes make on not just finances and operations, but on people themselves. Her daily focus is on business development, project management and developing a positive culture that promotes employee growth. Brenda’s greatest source of inspiration comes from witnessing the growth and development of team members. 

Brenda is all about working side by side with clients to create new opportunities for women to work in the supply chain industry and was named a 2023 Women in Supply Chain award winner by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazines. Outside of work, she is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending time in the company of her husband and three boys.

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Jim Chamberlain

Senior Managing Director

Jim Chamberlain has over 30 years of engineering experience within distribution operations and supply chain logistics. Prior to joining Alpine, he spent 24 years with DSC Logistics where he led engineering teams that provided innovative solutions for Fortune 500 companies within the food, tobacco, CPG, electronics, and medical device industries. Today as a Senior Managing Director at Alpine, Jim leads the Labor Management practice.

Jim focuses on lifecycle support to ensure customers receive exceptional value from RFP to start-up. His key areas of focus are warehouse layout design, engineered labor standards, labor management, continual improvement (Lean & Six-Sigma), material handling management, and operations excellence. Jim has led over 50 successful labor management implementations that reduced each customer’s variable labor expense by an average of 20+%. Jim also focuses on best practices within logistics operations to ensure consistent, high performance across the entire network regardless of business vertical.

Jim is involved in several industry organizations and associations including Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute of Industrial Engineers, and the MTM Association. He has also served as the Chair of Blue Yonder’s LMS Special Interest Group.

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Jerry Spence

Senior Managing Director

With a rich background as an engineering leader in the retail industry, Jerry Spence brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the realm of warehouse management. His journey in the warehouse domain includes pivotal Director-level roles at Crate and Barrel, where he spearheaded the development of multiple 800,000 sq ft distribution facilities. His visionary approach played a crucial role in supporting the complex needs of both retail and e-commerce businesses. Jerry has also held roles with Tesla, where he served as a Senior Program Manager in Warehouse Logistics and BAE Systems where served as a Senior Logistics Engineer. Today as Senior Managing Director at Alpine, he leads the Warehouse Consulting Practice.

Jerry is well-versed in a spectrum of skills, ranging from Microsoft Word proficiency to expertise in Systems Engineering, Management, and Lean Manufacturing. His strong operational acumen is complemented by a MS degree in Industrial Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

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Steve Simonson

Senior Managing Director

Steve Simonson is a Senior Managing Director at Alpine and a seasoned expert in supply chain design, strategy, and warehouse management systems. With nearly 30 years of experience in supply chain engineering and management, he excels in creating and implementing top-tier solutions for warehousing, manufacturing, third-party logistics (3PL) vendor selection, logistics, and organizational excellence initiatives.
 
A proud Northern Illinois University alumnus, Steve has led consulting teams from strategic planning through facility design and implementation. He has successfully guided clients through complex projects in network design, outsourcing, change management, and software implementations across industries such as industrial, pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, convenience stores, grocery, and retail. His background includes operational leadership roles at United Parcel Service and as a General Manager at a regional 3PL.
 
Steve resides in Marengo, IL, with his wife Kimberly and their three children—James, Hayden, and Sarah—where they have called home for 25 years. Their family also includes two dogs, Brigg and Abby. In his free time, Steve enjoys fishing, golfing, cooking, and traveling with his family.

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Dave Kressin

Managing Director

Dave Kressin is a talented and driven supply chain leader with a proven track record of helping others recognize their potential for success. With expertise in managing distribution, procurement, accounting, transportation, technology, inventory production, control, operations, and safety projects in the logistics industry, he offers a strategic perspective on business processes and best practices. Known for his professionalism, approachability, tenacity, and positive attitude, Dave has built a strong reputation for cultivating high-functioning teams that deliver projects on time and within budget. His management style emphasizes mentorship and understanding, benefiting both executives and line managers.

With over 30 years of experience, Dave has excelled in planning, designing, and product management for software companies. This, combined with his business analysis and implementation experience, gives him a unique perspective on the industry. Dave’s ability to quickly assimilate new technology and apply it to projects demonstrates his adaptability and foresight. He can recognize the true potential of new processes and technology, providing a solid ROI based on his knowledge. Thriving in fast-paced environments and excelling at unique challenges, Dave is a true business partner and critical thinker who leads by example and isn’t afraid to make tough decisions.

Dave continues to expand his management and business analysis skills and knowledge by pursuing certifications and serving in various roles within the Project Management Institute (PMI) organization. He is also an active member and representative of Retail Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA). He also serves his heart, soul, and community through his volunteer work with Atria Senior Living and several non-profit organizations: SPCA, Australian Shepherd Rescue, Not Home Alone Program, Habitat for Humanity, 4-H and Boy Scouts of America.

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Landon Davies

National Sales Director

Landon Davies has 20 years of engineering experience in logistics, with a primary focus on warehouse operations. He has led engineering and sales engineering teams, with a significant portion of his career spent implementing slotting solutions in over 75 distribution centers globally. This includes extensive work in e-commerce facilities and collaboration with various levels of automation. Landon launched his career at TNT Logistics, where he gained valuable experience initiating process improvements in manufacturing environments, designing numerous warehouse layouts, and developing financial models for warehouse operations. Additionally, he managed outbound materials for one of the country’s top five exporters. 

Landon is an active member of the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) and was recognized as a Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in 2018. He earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. Landon’s hobbies include investing in commercial real estate, relaxing on the lake, and mountain biking.

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Bob Hollman

Senior Director

Bob is an innovative, results-driven operations and engineering management professional with a proven track record of delivering bottom-line results. With extensive experience spanning automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, and pet food/commercial feed industries, Bob has successfully completed numerous complex projects over his 30-year career. He excels in leveraging business acumen across diverse cultures.

Bob brings significant expertise in transferring operations to international low-cost manufacturing sites, consistently meeting or exceeding design, quality, cost, product output, customer service, and delivery objectives. He quickly immerses himself in an organization’s operations and culture to build trust and foster a highly collaborative environment, ensuring the highest probability of success. Bob’s skills include lean manufacturing, DFSS, FMEA, quality systems (ISO 9000, & IATF16949), VAVE, CNC manufacturing and stamping, plastic injection molding, assembly, and HAACP/GMP.

Recognized as a leader and mentor, Bob excels in building self-empowered teams across multi-functional and geographic lines. He is an effective communicator, presenter, and negotiator, skilled at establishing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and vendors.

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Brandon Novak

Senior Director

Brandon Novak is a results-driven supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing solutions. As a Senior Director at Alpine, he is a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a proven track record of executing large scale projects, performing advanced data analytics and identifying creative solutions to organizational challenges. Brandon leverages his knowledge and leadership style to consistently facilitate above average performances from the teams and projects he leads.

Brandon’s background is in operations and information management with a focus on continuous improvement through lean methodologies and systematic solutions. He has worked with both warehouse and IT teams in his roles as an ISO compliance auditor performing 100+ audits in North America and a project leader for a WMS and voice picking solution implementation. Prior to joining Alpine, Brandon was in charge of the planning and management of over $100 million in assets ranging from racking, forklifts and hydrogen fuel cells for a leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies.

Brandon received his BS in Operations and Information Management and his MBA from Northern Illinois University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

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Allen Ozyazgan

Senior Director

Allen Ozyazgan is a seasoned supply chain technology and sales professional focused on driving revenue through enterprise software sales, business development and customer success. He has 30 years of progressive hands-on experience, working for some of the most prominent Tier 1 supply chain solution providers, with a broad range of supply chain technologies, including on-prem, cloud-based, and SaaS solutions. Allen’s domain expertise spans across a variety of solutions sets including supply chain planning and execution, order management, direct and indirect procurement, and store solutions. His sales and supply chain management experience equips him to service customers across the globe in multiple industry verticals and geographies.

Allen has served in various capacities with the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC), Supply Chain Management Group and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). He is also involved with several non-profit organizations including: Feeding America, Habitat for Humanity and United Way.

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Sarah Smith

Senior Director

Sarah Smith is an innovative supply chain professional focused on delivering industry best practices and solid methodologies that ensure clients achieve their goals. Over the past 20 years, she has helped clients leverage their competitive advantage in the marketplace through operational assessments, training development, system integrations, vendor selection, as well as system design and implementation. Sarah has diverse experience within Manhattan Associates’ Warehouse Management solutions across a dynamic range of verticals and has led numerous implementation teams in deploying Manhattan’s suite of products, including their Warehouse Management System, Transportation Management System, Labor Management System, Order Management System, and reporting tools.

Sarah specializes in system design and end-to-end implementation, and has successfully led client project teams in developing testing scripts, SOPs, system integration testing and go-live support. She enables high visibility clients to see ROI through labor savings, shipping costs, and reduced order fulfillment time. Her attention to detail and distribution expertise provide the effective formula for focusing on the core issues within a warehouse and solving complex business scenarios.

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David Meyers

Senior Director

David Meyers is a seasoned Supply Chain Operations and Systems Leader with 25 years of hands-on experience driving strategic and tactical initiatives for clients. He specializes in enhancing operations and implementing supply chain technology solutions, and he has successfully navigated diverse verticals including Retail, Pharma, and CPG. David’s expertise encompasses assessing, implementing, and consulting on best-of-breed technology solutions from Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, and Körber.

Over the past decade, David has made significant contributions to industry leaders like Advance Auto Parts, Ferguson Industries, and the Hershey Company. At Advance Auto Parts, he led a multi-million-dollar project consolidating supply chain systems across 40 DCs unifying disparate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) onto a single Körber platform integrated with Blue Yonder’s Labor Management System (LMS). While at Ferguson Industries, David orchestrated the transformation of their highest-volume DC, replacing all racking, introducing an AutoStore system and shipping sorters to enhance order fulfillment efficiency. At the Hershey Company, he standardized processes and implemented a common Blue Yonder WMS and LMS solution across their largest DCs.

David is driven by a commitment to finding optimal solutions for clients, ensuring alignment with objectives, and fostering a path for continuous improvement. He holds a BS in Mathematics from North Carolina State University. Outside work, he cherishes family time and enjoys fishing whenever he can.

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Mike Abarelli

Senior Director

Mike Abarelli is an accomplished Global Supply Chain Technology Leader with more than 20 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and delivering successful projects on a global scale. His expertise spans various industries, including Retail, GPG, and 3PL. He has worked for leading WMS software vendors, including Manhattan Associates and Blue Yonder, where he led multiple large-scale projects for Fortune 500 companies in both North America and Europe. For the last decade, Mike has worked directly for big name brands such as Crocs Footwear, Dannon Yogurt, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

At Crocs, Mike led the roll-out of Manhattan’s WMS solution to six global sites in less than 18 months. Before leaving Crocs, Mike led the SAP-AFS deployment across the company’s global fulfillment network in North America, Europe, and Asia. The deployment’s scope included 17 global distribution centers across four continents with a total CAPEX budget exceeding $100M. As one of the Supply Chain Transformation Leaders for Dannon Yogurt, he oversaw the deployment of the cloud-based Generix WMS solution across Dannon’s North American cold-storage network, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and cost reduction. At Saks Fifth Avenue, Mike played a pivotal role in launching two new fulfillment centers during the pandemic and led the implementation of the Shipium Parcel Shipping platform, projected to deliver over $12M in annual transportation cost savings when fully deployed across the Saks network.

Mike holds a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech. While away from work, Mike is an outdoor enthusiast who loves spending time in Colorado with his wife and two teenage daughters.

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Tim Sharpe

Director

Tim Sharpe is a seasoned supply chain professional with over 35 years of experience helping clients achieve strategic goals through the planning, design, and implementation of supply chain systems, equipment, and software technologies. He has worked with many of the most recognized and high-performing national and global brands in consumer products, food and beverage, and apparel. Tim’s expertise lies in guiding operations teams through successful system implementations, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

Tim earned a BS in Industrial Engineering at North Carolina State University and continues to reside in the Raleigh, NC area. In his spare time, Tim enjoys watching the Carolina Hurricanes and any kind of football. He also enjoys traveling to casinos with his wife.

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Paul Gedert

Senior Director of Business Development

With over 23 years of experience in business development, marketing, and sales, Paul Gedert brings extensive expertise in driving growth and success for leading companies. Most recently, as Director of Business Development at Tompkins Solutions, Paul led initiatives across marketing and business development, managing multidisciplinary teams to increase revenue from both new and existing clients. His leadership in building and maintaining a comprehensive database of over 50,000 prospects, clients, and alliance partners helped to grow the sales pipeline significantly. His team’s achievements were instrumental in securing the largest client in Tompkins’ history.

At TranSystems Inc., Paul managed a proactive inside sales team, developed cross-selling education programs, and maintained a database of over 20,000 contacts, streamlining the sales process and maximizing opportunities across North American offices. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on strategic growth, collaboration across departments, and fostering strong relationships to drive business success.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Bowling Green State University.

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Paige Kanode

Senior Director

Paige Knaud is a Certified Project Manager and Agilest with experience in retail, supply chain, IT, health care and telecommunications industries. She has worked for fortune 500 companies such as Verizon and Advance Auto and has a proven record of delivering large and complex projects on time, within budget while exceeding quality standards.

Paige earned a BS in Business Administration with a focus in Project Management from Liberty University. She is also a Certified Agile practitioner, ScrumMaster and Scrum Professional. She has a passion for project management, Agile methodologies and process improvement.

Paige enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with others and is known for her strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. She is passionate about leveraging technology to drive business value and looks forward to contributing her expertise to the future. Paige lives in Virginia and enjoys spending time with her two sons. She loves the outdoors so you will often find her on the water or in the woods with her Labrador retriever by her side.

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Anthony Jachera

Director / Project Manager

As a dedicated Project Manager at Alpine, Anthony Jachera focuses on the critical upfront planning and timely execution of client projects, while fostering collaboration and trust with the internal and external teams. His passion lies in driving transformational change and continuous improvement while building strong client relationships.

Anthony has earned a Masters/Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering and an MBA with a Finance certificate from Northern Illinois University. He also is Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified and holds several accreditations from ASCM/APICS including his CSCP and CPIM. Anthony also prides himself on being a lifelong learner and is an active member of supply chain organizations such as Gartner, CSCMP and WERC.

Based in Lemont, IL, Anthony lives with his wife, three daughters and Boxer. He enjoys golfing, boating, watching sports, reading and investing. Outside of work, Anthony can be found coaching and watching his daughters travel softball games and other activities.

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Deepan Kasthuri

Data Manager

Deepan joined Alpine in 2019 as an Engineering Intern and worked his way up to Data Manager within three years. He has worked on more than 75 Storage Type Analysis, Facility Layout, Slotting and Strategic Master Plan projects at Alpine involving over 50 customers. These projects focused on identifying the optimal storage types required, designing efficient warehouse layouts, reducing labor costs, and improving throughput/productivity.

Deepan holds a Master of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a diligent and focused professional always looking forward to developing his skills in the desired field of study. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and has experience in utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools to improve the overall labor performance and productivity for the customers. He is copious in expressing his inherent ideas, independent in his thinking, and proven as an active and self-confident individual.

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Anthony White

Senior Data Analyst

Anthony White is a Senior Data Analyst on Alpine’s warehouse team. In this role, he is eager to expand his expertise in the consulting industry while leveraging his deep analytical skills to support Alpine’s current and future customers. With a strong background in data manipulation, interpretation, and management, Anthony is committed to transforming complex data into actionable insights.
 
With over a decade of experience in Data Analytics and a prior career in supply chain operations and 3PL management, Anthony brings a well-rounded perspective to the team. He holds a BS in Business Management, an MBA in Supply Chain, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a certification in Cloud Computing—all of which enhance his ability to drive efficiency and innovation.
 
Beyond his professional achievements, Anthony has been happily married to his wife for 20 years and is a proud father to two wonderful daughters. He calls Memphis, Tennessee home, where he enjoys grilling, savoring fine bourbon, and embracing moments of peace and quiet.

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Austin Miller

Data Engineer

Austin Miller is a Design Engineer with a passion for producing efficient and effective warehouse facility layouts based on data driven decision-making. Austin started his journey with Alpine as an intern in the summer of 2021 prior to his junior year at Northern Illinois University. During his internship, he gained knowledge of the supply chain and distribution logistics working closely with the Alpine team on 20+ projects that included data analysis and slotting, and warehouse design while simultaneously achieving his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Austin started his full-time position in the spring of 2023 with almost two years of invaluable hands-on experience and is excited to continue learning from the best while using his own experiences to carry on with producing effective and efficient facility designs.

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Viridiana Luna

Senior Consultant

Viridiana Luna has over 10 years of experience in leadership and team development. Her expertise includes leading and developing teams through engagement and building authentic connections to create sustainable results. Viridiana has experience managing Inbound, Outbound, Production Control, Logistics and Transportation departments. 

In her last role, she led a team of 140 hourly employees and 8 salaried Operation Managers in a 1M+ sq. ft. high volume Target Distribution Center. Along with her team, Viridiana implemented and improved initiatives to optimize on time deliveries, transportation budget goals, safety, and quality metrics. She was responsible for overseeing an annual transportation budget of $40 million and achieved an on-time delivery rate of greater than 99%. Viridiana also oversaw third party vendors, backhaul goals, trailer, and maintenance budgets and identified a savings of $500k annually.

Viridiana is well-versed in using a comprehensive mix of metrics, including operational and team-based methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. She holds a MBA from the University of Redlands California, with a focus on team and process improvement.

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Natalie Landgraf

Consultant

Natalie Landgraf is a supply chain professional with expertise in end-to-end business operations. Her passion for logistics sparked early in her life through volunteer work in event coordination. She excels in WMS implementations, offering full-spectrum support from documentation to go-live, with proficiency in Microsoft D365, Blue Yonder WMS, and Koerber solutions. Her career spans roles in procurement and managing inbound operations, consistently driving process improvements. 
 
Natalie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and an MBA with an emphasis in Supply Chain from Western Illinois University. Known for her organization, drive, and passion, she enjoys dog-sitting, roller coasters, and reading in her free time.

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Nader Nouwairi

Junior Consultant

Nader Nouwairi’s expertise shines through in crafting efficient Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents to optimize processes and implementing methodologies to track and escalate issues. Before joining Alpine as Junior Consultant, Nader participated in Alpine’s Intern Program during which he played a pivotal role on a large-scale D365 project. His responsibilities included implementing and developing SOPs, preparing data for 20+ sites and lead training and live weeks. 

Armed with a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from Western Illinois University, Nader brings valuable experience in supply chain processes and global supplier development. Colleagues regard Nader as a driven, detail-oriented, and adaptive supply chain expert who delivers superior solutions on time and under budget.

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Robby Griffin

Junior Consultant

As a new Junior Consultant, Robby Griffin is excited to grow his knowledge of supply chains and expand his experience with warehouse consulting with Alpine. He recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

Robby was part of the MSU Supply Chain Management Association Executive board and was the Chief Financial officer his senior year. He previously had experience as a Warehouse Employee at Griffin Beverage and an Internship at McCain Foods in their Customer Solutions department.

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David Bussiere

Business Development Consultant

David Bussiere is a seasoned Business Development Consultant  at Alpine with over 15 years of experience in building and leading high-performing SDR and business development teams. With a proven track record of driving pipeline growth, optimizing sales processes, and fostering collaboration across marketing and sales teams, David has consistently delivered multi-million-dollar pipeline results while enhancing team efficiency and performance.
 
David has extensive experience working in SaaS, cybersecurity, fintech, and supply chain technology industries, with a history of leading teams at companies like AMCS Group, Progress Software, and Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS). His expertise includes implementing sales methodologies such as MEDDPICC, Challenger, and SPIN Selling, and leveraging technology stacks including Salesforce, Outreach, Gong, and ZoomInfo to drive revenue growth.
 
David holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and is a Certified Professional Sales Coach (CPC) through iPEC Coaching. His leadership philosophy is centered on accountability, continuous learning, and fostering a culture of innovation, making him a transformational leader in the sales development space. In his free time he loves rock climbing and mountain biking.

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Julia Wohlwend

Junior Consultant

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Noelle Abarelli

Marketing Manager

Noelle Abarelli is an expert B2B marketer who helps companies and individuals stand out in today’s crowded digital landscape. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and Fortune 500 organizations, helping them name, explain, and profit from work they are passionate about. From blogs and brochures to case studies and LinkedIn profiles, she has a knack for finding new angles and turning ideas into engaging content.

Noelle holds a BA in English from Emory University. While away from work, she enjoys spending time outdoors in Colorado with her husband and two teenage daughters.

Contact Noelle Abarelli

Email: michael@alpinesupplychain.com

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Dyanna Rau

Sales Coordinator

Dyanna Rau is a highly accomplished administrative professional with over 25 years of experience assisting C-level executives in various fields such as finance, technology and manufacturing. Her extensive expertise extends to effectively collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Client Services teams, consistently optimizing operations while infusing a positive and proactive approach into every endeavor.

Equipped with a BS in Psychology from the City College of New York, Dyanna combines her academic foundation with her wealth of practical experience. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys decorating cookies, watching movies, and spending time with her husband and two teen boys.

Contact Dyanna Rau

Email: michael@alpinesupplychain.com

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Max Wohlwend

Social Media Communications Specialist, Data Marketing Consultant.

Max Wohlwend is a Social Media Communications Specialist and Data Marketing Consultant at Alpine. They are responsible for all of Alpine’s social media accounts, including creating posts, interacting with client and partner accounts, and keeping tabs on client successes. They inform the team of what each of Alpine’s clients and partners are up to every week and contribute to customer success stories. Max also writes and edits Alpine’s press releases, blogs, articles, and other content and supports webinar execution.
 
Max graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a BS in Earth, Society, and Environmental Sustainability. They live in Boulder, Colorado and besides their job at Alpine they are a dance teacher, professional dancer, choreographer, and actor. In their free time they enjoy hiking, gardening, and spending quality time with their partner and their cat. 

Contact Max Wohlwend

Email: michael@alpinesupplychain.com

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