ABOUT US
GoVia Alliance Group is an operator-led supply chain and operations consulting firm helping small and mid-sized companies build scale readiness, not dependency.
Our Story
We started GoVia because we kept seeing the same gap. Companies needed advisors who could not only design the right strategy but also help implement it on the floor. Career consultants build dependency. We build capability.
We aren't career consultants. We are career operators — five hands-on partners with 30 to 40+ years of frontline experience each. We've run buildings, fixed broken operations, and built the infrastructure that lets companies grow without breaking. We don't just hand you theory. We come on the floor, sleeves rolled up, and teach execution side-by-side with your operators.
Meet the Team
The managing partners behind our success.
Byron Howard
MANAGING PARTNER
Byron Howard is a proven turnaround operations leader and logistics expert. He has managed multimillion-dollar P&Ls, transforming underperforming sites and delivering significant cost savings across large, fast-paced logistics networks. Byron brings hands-on expertise in facility layouts, labor planning, and warehouse management systems to optimize efficiency and enhance labor utilization in high-volume environments. Known for his leadership and execution focus, he implements scalable processes that drive long-term growth and elevate overall logistics performance.
Lori King
MANAGING PARTNER
Lori King specializes in training, development, and complex change management, supporting organizations through operational and cultural transformations. Her expertise is in execution and capability building, designing comprehensive programs that translate complex concepts into clear, practical tools for immediate application by teams. Lori excels at diagnosing the behavioral and cultural root causes of performance challenges, creating interventions that foster engagement, accountability, and long-term stability.
Charlie Mangini
MANAGING PARTNER
Charlie Mangini doesn't just advise on operations; he re-engineers them. With four decades of senior operating leadership across retail and omni-channel distribution, he specializes in turning supply chain friction into competitive velocity. Charlie helps organizations dismantle bottlenecks, optimize 3PL partnerships, and install the engineered labor standards needed to scale. His approach is defined by execution—identifying root causes and designing scalable fixes that protect the bottom line and ensure results are realized.
Kyle Picou
MANAGING PARTNER
Kyle Picou is a dynamic operations leader with extensive experience in large-scale distribution and multi-site team management. He brings deep, hands-on expertise in operations management, budgeting, labor planning, and WMS implementation. Kyle excels at stabilizing operations during rapid change, turnarounds, and expansions. His leadership drives improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and service execution by creating alignment across logistics and cross-functional teams, fostering high-performance cultures.
Fran Worth
MANAGING PARTNER
Fran Worth is an experienced supply chain executive and consultant with deep expertise in technology-driven transformations, IT systems integration, and logistics. She excels at quickly assessing challenges, translating requirements into practical, hands-on solutions, and guiding teams through complex change with clarity and confidence. Fran's structured problem-solving approach focuses on 3PL design, workflow optimization, and large-scale process redesign. She draws on decades of experience to help clients enhance efficiency, improve accuracy, and achieve sustainable, measurable results and long-term stability.