Chris Stoler
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Stoler
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Stoler is the chief executive officer. As CEO, he is responsible for creating the infrastructure to grow Vanguard Companies organically through its sales driven culture, eCommerce, and acquisition. He is also responsible for all divisions of Vanguard Companies including Advanced Logistics and Fulfillment (ALF), Vanguard Digital, and Great Plains Packaging.
Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame and his Master of Business Administration from Indiana University South Bend.
James Beard
Chief Operating Officer
James Beard
Chief Operating Officer
James Beard is the chief operating officer. He started his career at Vanguard as a senior project manager before being promoted to general manager, then eventually to COO. He has been heavily involved in Vanguard Companies’ operational changes as we have evolved from a corrugated packaging manufacture to a high-end graphics and display manufacturer with complete turnkey services which include fulfillment and distribution.
Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Missouri.
Tim Walsh
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Walsh
Chief Financial Officer
Tim Walsh is the chief financial officer. Tim will own and manage the financials and drive value via targeted corporate initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions, and organizational development, as the company scales growth nationally.
Tim is a CPA and earned his bachelor’s degree from Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa.
Wendy Richards
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wendy Richards
Chief Human Resources Officer
Wendy Richards is the chief human resources officer. Wendy is responsible for the overall strategic vision for human resources at Vanguard Companies. She provides leadership and guidance to the human resource department by overseeing, among other responsibilities, talent acquisition, development, and performance management.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from Mid-America Nazarene University, Olathe, KS.
Jennifer Wulf
Vice President of Sales
Jennifer Wulf
Vice President of Sales
Jennifer Wulf is the vice president of Sales. Jennifer is responsible for leading Vanguard Companies’ commercial organization and continuing to focus on providing an extraordinary customer experience. Jennifer is also responsible for growing Vanguard Companies’ sales team to better support new and existing customers as well as grow into new products and services.
Jennifer graduated Suma Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Literature/Communication from Benedictine University.