About Arvense Group
We aren’t just a trusted business advisory that generates ideas. We’re a global business advisory that mobilizes action and delivers sustainable results. We empower clients with strategy, capabilities, analytics, operations and transformational growth. From inspiration to implementation, we bring the right people together to create exceptional results.
Arvense Group is a uniquely qualified team of supply chain, change management, operational excellence, project management, and strategy & planning experts that enables companies in the engineering and manufacturing industries to gain competitive advantage and position themselves for success.
Why we’re different
- Results: We typically provide a 10:1 return on investment
- Successful engagements: Over a decade of successfully delivering value for manufacturing clients
- Focused on enterprise, not local departments or silos: We work effectively cross functionally to break down silos and improve the overall company performance
- Board Room to Shop Floor: We are equally capable working with Boards and CEO’s as we are hands on on the shop floor improving performance.
- Hands on: We work real time with our clients to create value
- Experienced consultants: Our typical team member has 20-40+ years’ experience
Our values
We believe in six key HABITS that help develop a productive and engaged culture:
Learn the 6 HABITS to develop a productive and engaged culture in your company.
Our team
Diverse backgrounds, educational experiences and professional opportunities lay the foundation of our expertise. With a shared purpose and vision of growth, prosperity and positive transformation, Arvense Group guides you into making better decisions, translating those decisions into executable actions and partnering to deliver the sustainable success you desire.
Derek Bentley
Managing Director
Derek has consulted throughout the world with major Engineering and Manufacturing companies in the Consumer Goods, Energy, Automotive, and Aerospace industries. He co-founded …
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Tom Ruble
Partner
With over 40 years’ experience, Tom is a proven leader in the Automotive and Metalworking industries. He has held full P&L responsibilities as a Plant Manager at General Motor…
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Gary Chatell
Partner
Gary brings approximately 40 years of real-world experience in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, and executive management. His career began at NSK Corporation, whe…
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Cathy Smith
Senior Principal
With more than 35 years’ experience, Cathy is a versatile leader in Supply Chain, Strategic Planning and Manufacturing Operations. She has repeatedly demonstrated the abili…
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Steve Dickerson
Senior Principal
With over 35 years experience, Steve considered a leading industry expert in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industries. He has managed P&L for Metaldyne Corporation, Custom …
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Brenda Egbert
Director of Finance
Brenda leads Arvense Group’s financial operations, including oversight of the company’s administration, banking, accounting, tax, insurance, and auditing. As a member of the…
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Michael Scarpello
Senior Principal
Michael has over 35 years as an experienced manufacturing professional spanning across the Automotive, Aerospace, and Consumer Goods industries. Michael is a lean manufacturin…
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Ed Kincer
Senior Principal
With over 40 years of experience, Ed is a leading industry expert in the Process Improvement profession. He has extensive knowledge and expertise in global manufacturing, fabr…
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Angela Naar
Senior Principal
With over 30 years of experience, Angela is an industry expert in lean manufacturing principles, theory of constraints and overall business performance. She has experience in …
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Gene Cox
Senior Principal
Gene is a Boeing retiree that held various management positions during his 39 years of experience in the commercial and military aerospace industry. He is a proven leader wit…
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Giles Wright
Senior Principal
Giles has over 40 years of experience in supply chain management and manufacturing in different industries. He is an experienced visionary with strategic leadership skills who…
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Anthony “Tony” Veith
Senior Principal
Anthony ‘Tony” Veith’s ability to implement and manage complex re-engineering operations initiatives are unmatched by his peers. With more than 30 years in the integrate…
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