Charlie Dieruf

Personal Profile

Logistics-focused Business Consultant with a strong track record of helping companies optimize supply chain performance, control freight spend, and improve operational efficiency. I specialize in end-to-end logistics strategy, from carrier negotiations and freight cost analysis to process improvement and performance benchmarking.

With hands-on experience across various modes of transportation and distribution models, I deliver data-driven solutions that reduce logistics costs while maintaining service quality. I bring a practical, results-oriented mindset to every engagement—whether it's identifying inefficiencies in freight networks or implementing scalable logistics systems that support growth.

My goal is to help businesses unlock value in their logistics operations, turning complexity into clarity and cost into competitive advantage.

Chris Karwacki

Personal Profile

Chris is a results-driven Global Supply Chain/Sourcing leader with 20+ years’ leadership in strategic sourcing, business strategy, supply chain, operations, and stakeholder management for global and domestic companies. Expertise in strategic sourcing, supply chain planning, integration of new acquisitions, contract negotiation to reduce costs, and logistics sourcing and strategy. Strong communications skills with ability to build sustainable relationships with diverse audiences.

Key areas of focus

  • Raw Materials Sourcing

  • Paper and Paper products

  • Aluminum Foil

  • Inks/Coatings

  • Adhesives / Wax

  • Packaging

  • Molded fiber products

  • Plastic/Resin based products and packaging

  • Logistics (all modes)

  • IT Equipment/Services

  • New Acquisitions integration and synergy maximization

  • Development of sourcing strategies and contract negotiations

 

Chirs holds a B.S. degree in Decision Science/Management Information Systems from George Mason University along with his Executive MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Education

  • George Mason University – Costello College of Business (B.S.)

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business (Executive MBA)

  • Harvard Business School Executive Education (Leadership Direct Certificate – Strategy & Execution)

  • Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business (Duke Leadership Program Certificate)

Former Companies

  • Inno-Pak (CPO)

  • Novolex (VP Sourcing & Supply Chain)

  • ACCO Brands (Director, Global Sourcing)

  • MeadWestvaco (Senior Manager, Raw Materials Sourcing)

Kevin Burnett


Kevin is a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience at Private Equity portfolio companies, privately held companies, and global public companies.  Highly successful in creating and driving business planning and analysis processes and world-class accounting for large/mid-size manufacturing businesses.  Expertise in finance, operations, acquisition diligence and integration, and business strategy.

Key areas of focus

·         Finance

o   Financial Planning & Analysis

o   Controllership

o   Organizational Design & Strategy

o   Leadership Mentoring

 

·         Acquisitions diligence, integration, and synergy maximization

·         Driving Operational Improvement

·         ERP Implementation

Kevin holds a B.S. degree in Accountancy from Northern Kentucky University

Former and Current Companies

·         Current: 

o   Restorative Oxygen Care, LLC (CFO / Co-Founder)

·         Past

o   Novolex (BU CFO/VP)

o   Meritor