WHO WE ARE
The Team Behind Your Supply Chain
Leaders from Amazon, BARK, Geodis, and Fortune 100 companies are building the supply chain partner we always wished existed.
TORO was founded by supply chain operators who spent decades inside Fortune 100 logistics networks, not just succeeding, but learning what breaks, what fails, and what smaller companies never get access to. We built TORO to change that: bringing world-class supply chain expertise and a product designed from the ground up for small and medium-sized businesses.
"Customer first. Always."
FOUNDER & CEO
James O'Leary
James brings over two decades of international supply chain and leadership experience, building high-performing teams that deliver strategic e-commerce solutions for customers and sellers around the world. Before founding Toro, he served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at BARK, where he also founded and launched BARK Air. Prior to BARK, James led solution design, procurement, and implementation for Amazon Global Logistics, following 14 years at Geodis as Managing Director of a cross-border e-commerce business unit. His expertise includes global supply chain strategy, international sourcing, customs and trade, and cross-border retail and e-commerce expansion.
Nita Lathia
Supply Chain, Logistics
Nita is a product leader with over two decades of experience in supply chain and cross-border commerce. She has held senior roles at Amazon, Pitney Bowes, and Passport Shipping, building global delivery platforms and driving growth. Most recently, as CPO at Redefined Logistics, she developed an AI-powered supply chain platform. At Toro, she focuses on turning strategy into execution by aligning technology, operations, and customer value.
Jeremia Venter
Supply Chain, Procurement, Consulting
Fortune 100 executive with global leadership experience at Amazon, AT&T, Sprint, and BARK. Proven track record of scaling operations, launching new products, and delivering $100M+ in value across supply chain, logistics, and sourcing. Known for executing strategy, simplifying complexity, and building high-performing teams. Proud Stanford GSB alumnus, committed to driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and global impact.
John Walles
Logistics
As BARK's former Director of Transportation, John brings over a decade of hands-on experience in global supply chains, warehousing, and retail execution. Ensuring TORO's transportation solutions stay ahead of your ever-evolving needs. Built to move your business forward.
Deb Kearney
Supply Chain
A seasoned supply chain executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in B2B, B2C, start-ups, and global eCommerce. Skilled in aligning people, process, and technology. Proven skills that drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and scalable growth across complex logistics networks.
Brook Zhang
Supply Chain Solutions
Brook is an accomplished finance and supply chain leader with experience spanning Fortune 20 companies, high-growth startups, and the U.S. Army. Before joining TORO, he led large-scale fulfillment operations at Amazon, delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings through solution design, process improvement, and automation implementations. Brook's academic background is in finance and economics. He holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and attended the Executive Program at Stanford.
AJ Barton
Finance
A.J. Barton is a finance leader with over 15 years of experience across FP&A and Accounting. He specializes in financial planning, forecasting, and executive-level decision support, with a strong track record of partnering with leadership to drive strategic outcomes. Andrew has led budgeting and long-range planning processes for complex, multi-business organizations and brings deep expertise in translating financial insights into actionable strategies.
Melissa Conard
Supply Chain & Client Services
Melissa is a S&OP strategist with deep expertise in forecasting, supply chain, and operational planning, helping brands thrive across e-commerce, subscription, retail, and marketplace channels. Known for her ability to connect strategy with execution, she works hand-in-hand with clients to optimize partnerships, streamline networks, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Her passion lies in being at the center of the business – ensuring operations run smoothly and delivering measurable results that drive growth and customer satisfaction.
Brian Grochal
Supply Chain & Quality
Brian is a supply chain and quality leader driving improvements across global manufacturing and logistics. He has built safety and quality programs across hundreds of millions in product spend, reducing incidents and complaints by over 60% while delivering multi-million-dollar savings. He ensures high standards of reliability through expertise in testing, compliance, and process optimization.
Anna Mynchenberg
People
As Head of HR at Toro, Anna brings over a decade of leadership experience and SHRM certification to building a strong, people-first culture. She is passionate about empowering teams, driving organizational growth, and aligning talent strategy with Toro's mission to deliver innovative supply chain solutions.
Lisa Robertson
Sourcing, Purchasing, Manufacturing
Lisa is a sourcing and manufacturing leader with over a decade of experience in consumer goods and high-growth e-commerce. She specializes in strategic sourcing, production, and end-to-end product management, with a strong track record of building scalable processes. She spent over eight years at BARK as Sourcing Director, leading global sourcing initiatives and improving supply chain efficiency. Prior to BARK, she held roles at S’well and Williams-Sonoma, where she implemented ERP systems, standardized costing, improved delivery performance, and developed vendor programs.
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Our commitment is to deliver performance and quality, and to contribute a minimum of 10% reduction to the bottom line while improving overall quality within your supply chain.
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