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Discover Forerunners, a dynamic consulting team dedicated to transforming businesses through strategic insights and innovative solutions. With deep industry expertise and a commitment to excellence, we partner with organizations to drive growth, optimize efficiency, and achieve sustainable success. Our straightforward approach and personalized strategies ensure we meet your unique business needs, delivering measurable results that propel your company forward in today’s competitive landscape.

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Geoff Milsom

Partner

Jesse Gates

Partner

Jaclyn Wilton

Manager

Cameron Brinks

Manager

Mathew Burke

Principal Consultant

Cecelia Volker

Manager

Ana Sofía Colorado

Consultant

Ansar Gubin

Consultant

Gautami Sandu

Associate

Audrey Feng

Intern

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Ana Sofia Colorado

Associate Consultant

Ana’s first project in supply chain was automating a client’s processes on a warehouse 3PL implementation. She cut her teeth (actually fingers) hammering out swim-lane diagrams on current vs. future state, with the objective of reducing costs and error-prone activities.
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Geoff Milsom

Partner

  • Started career in supply chain on a bicycle delivering sundries for a same-day e-comm business back when Amazon was still only selling textbooks.
  • He is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland and at Shenandoah University, teaching courses such as Supply Chain Management, Global Trade Logistics, and Digital Transformations.
  • Studying anthropology in undergrad (with a specific focus on socio-cultural and linguistic) seemed irrelevant for his future in the business world. Now, he realizes the importance and that what makes each company different is really their people and their cultures, not their specific products and distribution strategies.

Jesse Gates

Partner

  • Rooted in the transportation industry, Jesse worked as a lift truck operator, P&D driver, and diesel mechanic throughout high school and college.
  • After finding his groove in supply chain at CH Robinson, Jesse decided to sharpen his technical skills by going back to school to study Information Systems, resulting in a Masters of Information Technology from the University of Maryland.
  • His deep supply chain experience combined with technical knowledge led him to become a consultant, which he has been for the last 9 years.

Jaclyn Wilton

Manager

  • Jaclyn runs point on cross-functional transformation programs for both shippers and logistics service providers, including program management for M&A integration activity, multi-system implementations, and change management initiatives.
  • Jaclyn worked as a consultant at a tech startup during college, helping implement an e-commerce platform for sustainable/secondhand retail companies. Despite efforts to get her to drop out of college and pursue this work full-time, she decided to focus on her supply chain studies as a UMD Terp.
  • She dabbled in a few other internships, including a logistics analyst role with a government contractor, but they only reaffirmed her desire to focus her career on consulting for commercial supply chains.
  • After jumping back into consulting, Jaclyn worked on several supply chain strategy projects and got a glimpse into how old-school private fleets were. She left her previous consulting job to start her own tech company that primarily focuses on route bidding for private fleets and driver payroll automation. Best of all, this role ultimately led her to Forerunners!
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Cameron Brinks

Manager

  • Cameron was one of Geoff’s first students in an undergraduate transportation class. His quick yet borderline irreverent wit juxtaposed with his thoughtful contributions in class made him a fast favorite a decade ago.
  • Cameron's logistics career began in freight forwarding operations. He supported the full planning and execution lifecycle for shippers in various industries. They moved him to a sales role a few years later and he hated that.
  • His time in supply chain has not dulled his enjoyment of creative writing which was his first pursuit during his undergraduate studies as a journalism major. Also, Cameron spends free time working with a non-profit gym to support Baltimore youth.

Mathew Burke

Principal Consultant
  • With over 15 years of expertise in business processes, systems configuration, integration, and supply chain modeling, Mat excels in areas such as off-price retail, inventory positioning, and warehouse optimization.
  • He began his career at a produce and truckload broker, transitioned to consulting as a solution architect overseeing warehouse and transportation systems, led ERP and WMS projects at Castellini Company, and served as a senior industrial engineer at Nordstrom, addressing retail inventory, capacity, and execution
  • Mat holds a BA in Marketing and E-Commerce, an MBA in Supply Chain Management, and professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP.

Cecelia Volker

Manager

  • Like Cameron, Cece was one of Geoff's early supply chain students at the University of Maryland. Unlike Cameron, Cece sat front-and-center, never skipping class, and provided feedback on how to mentor her more effectively. Cece has since given guest lectures for Geoff’s supply-chain classes and enjoys interacting with students and sharing wisdom from her career journey.
  • After working as a planner and coordinator in international transportation for Stanley Black & Decker, Cece pivoted over to consulting for a medium sized supply chain consultancy. She worked on strategy and implementation projects, escalating quickly from consultant to senior consultant, and eventually project manager. Cece is fiercely passionate about helping her community, so for two years left consulting and worked for a non-profit regional food distribution organization, where she oversaw their operations to ensure 500+ people received no-cost groceries daily.
  • In her down time, she continues to volunteer in her community, reads books cover-to-cover, attends yoga, urban hikes, and sharpens her Spanish fluency.
Ana Sofía Colorado

Associate Consultant

  • Ana’s first project in supply chain was automating a client's processes on a warehouse 3PL implementation. She cut her teeth (actually fingers) hammering out swim-lane diagrams on current vs. future state, with the objective of reducing costs and error-prone activities.
  • Ana's childhood curiosity about the delivery of goods and services, coupled with her passion for optimizing processes, guided her into the supply chain industry. She values the versatility of working in different environments and enjoys integrating continuous improvement across various industries.
  • Ana always knew she wanted to work in the supply chain industry. After graduating from Purdue University, with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineer, Ana had plenty of options to pursue various fields but chose to stay focused on supply chain and operations.

Ansar Gubin

Associate Consultant

  • Ansar embarked on his supply chain journey during a telecom internship. Tasked with optimizing fleet fuel expenses, he delved into accounting reports and SQL data-wrangling which ignited his passion for the industry.
  • His deep-dedication to learning led him to collaborate with an economics professor on an artificial intelligence research project. Their resulting work empowered fellow students to leverage AI as a tool to foster a healthier academic environment.
  • Ansar graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He strongly believes that "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith is an exciting read. Aside from his academic passions, he loves cooking with his family and friends.

Gautami Sandu

Associate

  • Gautami's interest in supply chain took shape during her time as an Operations Associate at Accenture, where she focused on process improvement and client collaboration. A subsequent internship in the pharmaceutical sector deepened her understanding of the end-to-end supply chain—from production planning to final-mile distribution.
  • In addition to consulting, she is a Master’s student in Supply Chain Management at the University of Maryland, where she serves as both the Student Ambassador Manager and President of the Supply Chain Club. In these roles, she leads a team of ambassadors, coordinates industry events, and builds connections that strengthen the student community and support prospective candidates exploring the field.
  • Outside of her professional life, Gautami brings the same energy and curiosity to the outdoors. She’s an avid adventurer who has completed Himalayan treks, earned her scuba diving certification, and recently checked skydiving off her list. Whether navigating supply chain challenges or new terrains, she’s always looking for the next opportunity to explore and grow.

Audrey Feng

Intern

  • In addition to interning at Forerunners, Audrey is pursuing a dual major in Information Systems and Finance at the University of Maryland. Audrey is an asset to the Forerunners team for all things marketing, operations, and accounting… you name it!
  • As a creative person by nature, she sees consulting as a unique intersection between innovative problem-solving and strategic business thinking. On campus, Audrey is also involved with the Snider Consulting Group, a student-run, pro-bono consulting organization, where she gets to provide consulting services to a range of on and off campus clients.
  • While her classwork has guided her to the supply chain industry, she previously held internships related to civic engagement and policy research. Although these roles didn’t necessarily fit her long-term, the tangible impact her work brought to those around her deepened her commitment to making a difference. She wants to do the same for her future clients in the supply chain space.