FOUNDERS

JAMES PRATT
MANAGING PARTNER
314-662-2052

James Pratt is a co-founder and managing partner at Forsyth Advisors. Since 2002, Jim has worked exclusively with small to midsize companies with revenues ranging from $10 million to over $750 million. Jim creates operational strategy, manufacturing implementation, and sourcing improvements in a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, consumer packaged goods, contract filling, electronics, heavy industrial, light industrial, safety, and value added distribution.

His previous experience includes leading the first Asia sourcing group at a GE Transportation, creating a domestic supply chain for Alstom, and driving sourcing cost savings across Harbour Group’s portfolio of middle market companies. Jim is an engineering graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

NATHAN OVERBOE
MANAGING PARTNER
314-398-1377

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Nathan Overboe is a co-founder and managing partner at Forsyth Advisors. Since 2006, Nate has worked with exclusively with small to midsize companies with revenues ranging from $7 million to over $500 million. Nate has extensive experience in manufacturing and sourcing and works across a wide spectrum of industries including consumer products, heavy industrial, and distribution businesses.

Nate began his career designing and managing production of plastic injection molds for companies like Husqvarna, John Deere, and Sunbeam. Nate joined Harbour Group in 2006 where he led global sourcing projects and managed portfolio-wide leveraged pricing agreements. He holds a M.B.A from Washington University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.

CORE TEAM

NATHANIEL BECKERMANN
PROJECT MANAGER

Prior to joining Forsyth, Nate worked in Corporate and Commercial Banking for U.S. Bank. Nate prepared historical financial statement spreads, quarterly trend analysis reports, and financial projections for private and public companies. Additionally, he measured and monitored financial covenants as specified within credit approval documentation.

Nate holds a B.A. in Economics and Finance from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.

In his free time, Nate enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball, and watching Premier League football & Cardinals baseball.

MORGAN CHILDERS
PROJECT MANAGER

Morgan joined Forsyth Advisors to support client sourcing projects, after completing her BSBA at the University of Missouri St. Louis majoring in Supply Chain Management and Transportation. She competed for the UMSL volleyball team and helped the Tritons reach the NCAA Division II Regional Championship.

In her free time, Morgan stays active playing sand volleyball and running with her golden retriever puppy.

MATTHEW GIESEKING
PARTNER – Business Development
314-495-1750

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Matt is a Partner at Forsyth Advisors and leads our business development efforts. He has over 25 years in global manufacturing, marketing, & business development. Prior to joining Forsyth Advisors in 2011, Matt worked in a broad range of industries, including, commercial building products, marine vessels, consumer products, and real estate investments – holding positions of Founder & CEO of Omni Architectural Products, Mailco Real Estate Holdings and Launch NPD new product development. Matt is a LEED Associate accredited sustainability professional, a graduate member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (formerly Y.E.O.), and board Vice President at the St. Louis Economic Council VentureWorks incubators. Matt has a B.S. in Marketing from Missouri State University..
SONJA HORDVIK
VICE PRESIDENT
636-368-6078

Sonja Hordvik is a Vice President at Forsyth Advisors and leads Forsyth’s Management Development Program for new associates.  Sonja has facilitated client engagements across a wide range of industries including consumer products, manufacturing, food and beverage, value added distribution, and contract filling.  Since joining Forsyth in 2014, she has delivered over $15 million in annual profit improvements.

Sonja is a business graduate from University of Missouri St. Louis with an MBA from Maryville University. Additionally she has completed the business analytics program at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

CHRISTOPHER LENZ
PROJECT MANAGER

In his time at Forsyth, Christopher has leveraged his analytical training in order to develop expertise in industries ranging from household appliances to metal fabrication. It could be said that Christopher has leveraged everything that an associate might leverage in order to maximize clients’ industry leverage.
OSCAR OWENS
VICE PRESIDENT

Oscar has leveraged his engineering training and project management experience to deliver results to clients in industries ranging from automotive, food + beverage, and LED lighting. Oscar has delivered over $6 million in annual profit improvements in addition to his reshoring, make-buy, should-cost, and diligence projects.
MOHENI PATEL
PROJECT MANAGER

Prior to joining Forsyth, Moheni worked as a Fleet Planner in Scholastic, Inc.’s National Transportation Division. There, she coordinated logistics for book fairs nationwide, with the main goal of minimizing expenses while increasing efficiency. At Forsyth, Moheni has been able to work on cost-reduction projects ranging from microfiber cloths to mirrors.

Moheni received a B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Louis University in 2018. While at SLU, she majored in Leadership and Change Management and minored in International Business. After completing her undergraduate degree in only three years, she received her MBA from Lindenwood University in 2019.

In her free time, Moheni enjoys exploring the latest fashions through shopping and trying out new restaurants with her friends.

KYLE PRATT
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Since joining Forsyth, Kyle has found success across a wide range of project areas including sourcing initiatives for consumer products, cleaning products, LEDs, injection molded components, metal castings, high purity minerals, mission critical springs, and nutrition supplements. He has also made strategic improvements to the distribution and carrier selection for middle market manufacturing companies.

While in college, Kyle became a founding member of his fraternity: Zeta Beta Tau – Omega where he held several leadership roles and managed many small teams. Kyle received his BSBA from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Trulaske College of Business in May of 2018.

JOHN SHANAHAN
PROJECT MANAGER

After finishing his MBA, John spent time as a marketing associate for a Fortune 500 company where he collaborated with current and prospective vendors to negotiate lower prices and implement cost saving solutions.

As a sourcing associate, he believes in implementing cost-saving strategies that address more than just the bottom line.

When he isn’t working, you’ll find John playing with his dogs, planning the next adventure with his fiancé, and trying very hard not to kill his garden.