Unlock Your Business Potential with Ryan Halleman, Procurement Expert
Elevate your business with strategic solutions for long-term financial growth, operational excellence, and streamlined support across supply chain, sales, marketing, and business intelligence.
At the heart of Apex Group 360 is Ryan Halleman, the driving force behind our mission to deliver comprehensive business solutions. With over 16 years of experience in high-level supply chain, procurement, and operations, Ryan brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of helping businesses thrive. As the main liaison and project manager, Ryan connects businesses with a network of expert consultants and advisors. His role is to ensure seamless collaboration and tailored strategies that address each client’s unique needs. By coordinating specialists across supply chain, logistics, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and more, Ryan ensures every project is executed with precision and delivers meaningful results. Ryan’s passion for helping businesses grow and his ability to navigate complex challenges have been key drivers in building Apex Group 360. His hands-on approach and commitment to excellence make him a trusted partner for businesses ready to scale and succeed. Let Apex Group 360 be your partner in growth, with Ryan leading the charge to bring expert solutions and unparalleled support to your business.
Meet our Team
Adam Smith
LinkedlnAdam Smith
Adam started his career in operational consulting for RTD beverage with multiple roles at BevSource and The Lab before spending time with a startup on the brand side. Since then, he's moved into the fractional consulting space to assist with everything from formula development to production management, QA/QC, distribution strategy, margin analysis, forecasting and more.
Jonathan "Hootie" Hooten
LinkedlnJonathan "Hootie" Hooten
Known as “Hootie” in the beer, wine, and spirits industry for the last 25 years, Hootie knows exactly how to slice and dice data with a clear path to show where strengths and opportunities lie within markets and chains. His experience and full understanding of the data sets in this space have built him a reputation for helping companies, distributors, and retail buyers drive fact-based decisions to move their business forward and close opportunity gaps. Hootie was an active leader on the Safeway SCOP Team back in 1998 and helped to develop the Consumer Decision Tree in the beer category as well as closing financial gaps in assortment and store-specific schematics.
Noah Knapp
LinkedlnNoah Knapp
With a Master’s in Science, Noah understands the importance of integration through data science and business strategy. He is also aware of the huge demand for professionals to make data-driven decisions that propel their organizations forward. Noah’s background also lends to experience in Finance and Demand Planning with a demonstrated history of working in Wine & Spirits, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Sales & Operations.
Jeremy Carney
LinkedlnJeremy Carney
As the Founder of Central Coast Analytics, Jeremy is revolutionizing how craft breweries interact with data. With 20 years of experience in analytics, he develops cutting-edge solutions that provide breweries and other industry partners with critical performance insights at their fingertips. His work enables clients to quickly see a holistic overview of their business and effortlessly drill in to uncover actionable insights. Jeremy's passion lies in helping breweries transform data from a headache into a strategic advantage, empowering breweries to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Nimesh Kuinkel
LinkedlnNimesh Kuinkel
Nimesh leads a pioneering technology company at the intersection of AI, cloud computing, and software development. He specializes in transforming businesses through intelligent automation, leveraging advanced AI technologies including generative models and autonomous agents. With 15 years of experience working as a contractor for different domains across several industries, he has hands-on experience building AI solutions, serverless cloud architecture, data pipelines and integration, machine learning, and business intelligence, enabling businesses to deliver comprehensive digital solutions that drive measurable impact. By combining deep technical knowledge with strategic vision, he and his team help organizations harness the power of data with AI integration for intelligent decision-making.
Sarah Odde Lynch
LinkedlnSarah Odde Lynch
Sarah has spent over two decades in sales and marketing, working across diverse industries including food, beverage, cannabis, and niche healthcare. Her journey began in large corporations, where she contributed to the growth and launch of recognized brands such as Land O’Lakes®, Baileys®, Ciroc®, and Bulleit Bourbon®. Sarah's deep commitment to the success of small to mid-sized businesses led her to specialize in supporting family-owned and privately held companies. Her experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of how different business models—ranging from distribution and vertical integration to franchising and e-commerce—interact and succeed. In her consulting practice, Sarah leverages her industry knowledge to assist companies in developing strategies for market entry and sustainable growth. She is dedicated to tailoring her marketing and sales approach to the unique challenges and opportunities of each customer, whether they are navigating the initial stages of their business or seeking to expand their operations. Sarah also serves as the Vice Chairman of the board and leads the marketing for Surge for Water, which tackles the global water crisis. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University and a Digital Strategy Certification from the Kellogg School of Business.
Josh Arrington
LinkedlnJosh Arrington
20+ year CPG Brand building professional. Extending professional knowledge & services of CPG brand building expertise to business founders/owners/sales teams alike. GTM strategies, brand launch, immediate needs vs. future, hiring, pricing, POS, Industry contacts (National/Regional buyers), RTM build, etc. Eager to help you and your team!
Beau Pulliam
LinkedlnBeau Pulliam
Beau Pulliam is an experienced quality assurance and food safety professional with a strong background in supplier management, regulatory compliance, and audit preparedness. With over a decade of leadership roles across major food and beverage companies, Beau has successfully implemented robust quality management systems, streamlined supplier approval processes, and developed corporate policies for food safety, crisis management, and compliance with FSMA and GFSI standards. His expertise in internal auditing, risk management, and consumer complaint resolution has made him a key player in ensuring product integrity and operational efficiency.
Drew Kearns
LinkedlnDrew Kearns
Drew is a food & beverage business specialist and, more importantly, a consumer. He is passionate about growing economically sustainable businesses. He started That’s Delicious Financials with a focus on bringing accounting expertise to emerging beverage brands through technology and low-cost bookkeeping. His experience in designing accounting processes for high-growth technology companies and as a brewery Controller gives him the strong foundation to lead in their next decade of growth. Outside of work, he keeps himself busy trying new beverages and traveling to somewhere new.
