
We Are Passionate About Making Every Supply Chain Plan More Resilient
Vanguard Software Corporation aligns end-to-end decisions for better long-term planning
Get to Know Vanguard Software Corporation

Our industry-leading platform optimizes end-to-end integrated business planning for global enterprises.
- End-to-end management for vertical alignment across your supply chain
- Proprietary, AI-based predictive modeling for better resilience against variability
- Flexible, multi-level intelligence platform designed around your unique business needs
- Automated, configurable workflows that save time and reduces manual error
- Collaboration hub for cross-department shared knowledge that overcomes challenges
- Dedicated, expert services and account staff that supplement and support your team
- Cloud-native environment with our Mesh Network™ for fast, never-down reliability
Our Team
Leadership Team
The Vanguard Team

Ashley Epler
Business Analyst

Avi Falek
Director of Solutions Architecture

Ben Fitzgerald
Software Engineer

Bob Joyce
Senior Business Analyst

Bojan Poluga
Inside Sales Executive

Corné Rutherford
Senior Trainer

Ed Macey
Senior Project Manager

Ian Lloyd
Marketing Analyst

James Walker
Senior Software Engineer

Jeff Heinz
Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain SME

Jessie Luchsinger
Senior Business Analyst

Joe Melton
Senior Software Engineer

Jordan Jahja
Software Engineer

Jordan Lewis
Implementation Engineer

Jose Medina
Systems & Security Engineer

Julie Carlino
Technical Writer

Kaitlin Suggs
Digital Media Producer

Kat Franklin-Kent
Business Office Manager

Kyle Trainor
Implementation Engineer

Lori Power
Senior Project Manager

Luke Collins
Inside Sales Executive

Marie Cross
Client Partner

Michael Hargroder
Sales Engineer

Nate Myles
Account Executive

Nate Reynolds
Software Engineer

Nathan Goldstein
Director of Channel Management

Nicole Eutsler
Sales and Marketing Operations Manager

Rob Jordan
Inside Sales Executive

Roger Russell
Implementation Engineer

Shannon Caldwell
Growth Marketing Manager

Shawn Witham
Senior Software Engineer

Stephen Hicks
Account Executive

Subhajit Guha
Senior Project Manager

Susan Davis
Senior Accountant

Tina Kasic
Project Manager

Ty McDuffie
Project Manager

Wor Thongthai
Software Engineer

Zak Broddle
Implementation Engineer

Rob Suggs
CEO
Rob is Vanguard’s founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Darden. Prior to founding Vanguard in 1995, Rob built a career in technology strategy, assessing the risks and opportunities of emerging technologies to guide C-level decisions. Today, Rob directly manages all research and development activities at Vanguard in addition to his role providing executive leadership and oversight.

Neal Goffman
COO
Goffman has over 15 years of experience in the SaaS industry, taking products through the entire cycle from concept to delivery. Before joining Vanguard, Goffman contributed to several successful start-up exits and he was an innovation leader at IBM, overseeing delivery of IBM Watson projects for the public sector, including such domains as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced analytics.

Brian Lewis
EVP
Brian has over 15 years of experience in predictive planning, advanced analytics, and supply chain optimization. Prior to joining Vanguard, Brian worked at Ford Motor Company and UPS. He has a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a MSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a BS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley.

Eric Manzon
Vice President
Eric has been providing forecasting and custom solutions to Vanguard customers for over a decade, with over 25 years of experience architecting, designing, and developing solutions for large scale businesses. He has worked as a consultant for IBM, Oracle, and BEA to numerous customers including Kodak, The Hartford, Blue Cross, CBS, and more. Eric has a MS in Computer Science from Clemson University and a BA in Computer Studies from Northwestern University.

Amy King
Vice President
King is passionate about bringing Vanguard customer successes to the market. She has over 15 years of experience in the data and software industries, where she specializes in building high-functioning marketing teams while growing brand awareness and demand. With a background in both start-ups and well-established companies including Ghostery, Valassis, and Zaloni, King focuses on product-based marketing initiatives supported by reporting and scalable marketing automation.

Ashley Epler
Business Analyst

Avi Falek
Director of Solutions Architecture

Ben Fitzgerald
Software Engineer

Bob Joyce
Senior Business Analyst

Bojan Poluga
Inside Sales Executive

Corné Rutherford
Senior Trainer

Ed Macey
Senior Project Manager

Ian Lloyd
Marketing Analyst

James Walker
Senior Software Engineer

Jeff Heinz
Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain SME

Jessie Luchsinger
Senior Business Analyst

Joe Melton
Senior Software Engineer

Jordan Jahja
Software Engineer

Jordan Lewis
Implementation Engineer

Jose Medina
Systems & Security Engineer

Julie Carlino
Technical Writer

Kaitlin Suggs
Digital Media Producer

Kat Franklin-Kent
Business Office Manager

Kyle Trainor
Implementation Engineer

Lori Power
Senior Project Manager

Luke Collins
Inside Sales Executive

Marie Cross
Client Partner

Michael Hargroder
Sales Engineer

Nate Myles
Account Executive

Nate Reynolds
Software Engineer

Nathan Goldstein
Director of Channel Management

Nicole Eutsler
Sales and Marketing Operations Manager

Rob Jordan
Inside Sales Executive

Roger Russell
Implementation Engineer

Shannon Caldwell
Growth Marketing Manager

Shawn Witham
Senior Software Engineer

Stephen Hicks
Account Executive

Subhajit Guha
Senior Project Manager

Susan Davis
Senior Accountant

Tina Kasic
Project Manager

Ty McDuffie
Project Manager

Wor Thongthai
Software Engineer

Zak Broddle
Implementation Engineer
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