Meet Vanguard Companies

James Beard

Chief Executive Officer

James Beard is the chief executive officer. He started his career at Vanguard as a senior project manager before being promoted to general manager, then to COO, and now CEO. 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 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 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

Chief Commercial Officer

Jennifer Wulf is the chief commercial officer. 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.