Who We Are

Our Professionals

Former operators and executives who have lived the challenges your business faces — and know how to solve them.

Will O'Brien

Partner

Will O'Brien helps executives solve the operational, supply chain, and growth challenges that limit business performance. He has held executive leadership positions in both industry and consulting, including Lowe's and Sedlak Supply Chain Consultants, where he led initiatives ranging from distribution network expansion and omni-channel fulfillment to inventory optimization, transportation, and organizational transformation.

Will has worked with middle market and Fortune 500 companies across retail, consumer products, manufacturing, foodservice, branded apparel, technology, grocery, and convenience retail. He is known for quickly identifying the issues that matter most, developing practical solutions, and leading organizations through implementation.

At True North Growth Partners, Will works with executive teams to improve operational performance, build organizational capability, and deliver profitable revenue growth and increase EBITDA.

Dave DuBose

Partner

Dave DuBose helps companies execute complex business and supply chain transformations. His executive career includes leadership roles with Pepsi Bottling Group, Accenture, Limited Brands, IBM, and Sedlak, where he led initiatives spanning supply chain engineering, enterprise technology, organizational change, and business transformation.

Dave has worked with organizations across retail, consumer products, manufacturing, industrial products, electronics, chemicals, and natural resources throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He is known for translating business strategy into practical operating plans and leading large, cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation. At True North Growth Partners, Dave helps clients align strategy, operations, people, and technology to improve performance and build organizations that can sustain long-term growth. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), one of the profession's leading organizations.

Denis Wolowiecki

Principal Consultant

Denis Wolowiecki helps organizations improve business performance through stronger procurement and supply chain capabilities. He has held senior leadership positions with Goodyear, Aleris, Husqvarna, Vitalant, and CAPS Research, leading procurement and supply chain transformation initiatives across global manufacturing and distribution organizations..

Denis specializes in procurement strategy, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier performance, spend analytics, inventory, logistics, and organizational transformation. He has helped companies reduce costs, improve supplier performance, strengthen procurement organizations, and prepare for significant business transitions, including private equity transactions. Denis serves as Board Chair for Certification and Education for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), one of the profession's leading organizations. At True North Growth Partners, Denis works with executive teams to build procurement and supply chain organizations that improve service, reduce costs, and create lasting business value.

Kevin Temple

Principal Consultant

Kevin Temple helps companies improve commercial performance by strengthening sales execution, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. He has held senior commercial leadership positions with ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66, and VP Racing Fuels, where he built sales organizations, led branded growth initiatives, and improved commercial performance across the downstream energy and convenience retail industries.

Kevin's experience includes sales effectiveness, deal structure, CRM implementation, territory design, dealer development, and commercial organization design. He has successfully led organizations through periods of growth and transformation while improving commercial execution and market performance. At True North Growth Partners, Kevin helps clients build stronger commercial organizations that support sustainable, profitable growth.

Dennis Heppner

Principal consultant

Dennis Heppner helps organizations improve logistics, transportation, distribution, and supply chain execution. He has held leadership positions with FedEx, Penske Logistics, CSC, Sedlak, Fresenius Medical Care, and other organizations, building practical solutions for complex operational challenges in both consulting and industry.

Dennis has led initiatives involving transportation strategy, distribution network design, supply chain technology, logistics engineering, and operations improvement across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government, and third-party logistics organizations. He combines analytical rigor with a practical approach that keeps organizations focused on execution. At True North Growth Partners, Dennis helps clients strengthen logistics operations, improve transportation performance, and implement operational improvements that produce measurable business results.

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