Background & experience

Robert Swearingen is the President of Rhysis Logic Solutions and a senior supply chain and operations transformation leader with more than 20 years of experience driving measurable performance improvement across complex, global organizations. His work spans large, multinational industrial and energy enterprises, advanced manufacturing businesses, and technology-enabled operations with revenues ranging from mid-market to multi-billion-dollar scale.

Robert specializes in end-to-end supply chain strategy, Lean transformation, and post-acquisition integration, helping leadership teams translate strategy into execution. He has led global supply chain organizations with footprints across North America, Europe, and Asia, overseeing planning, sourcing, logistics, and ERP-enabled operations in both project-based and product-centric environments. His experience includes leading carve-outs and integrations, stabilizing operations during ownership transitions, and delivering rapid improvements in cash flow, inventory, service, and cost.

Throughout his career, Robert has been trusted to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering directly with executive teams, private equity stakeholders, and functional leaders to diagnose performance gaps, align organizations, and build durable operating systems. His work has produced outcomes such as double-digit improvements in profitability, material reductions in working capital, significant gains in order flow efficiency, and enterprise-wide adoption of Lean management systems.

Robert holds a PhD in Supply Chain Logistics and is a certified Project Management Professional and Six Sigma Black Belt. He is also a published author, speaker, and former university lecturer. Earlier in his career, he served for over two decades in military logistics and leadership roles, shaping his disciplined, people-centered approach to leading organizations through complexity and change.

At Rhysis Logic Solutions, Robert focuses on helping owners, investors, and leadership teams turn operational complexity into strategic advantage, especially in moments that matter most.

Background & experience

Nakhaly Sananikone-Swearingen is the Finance and Admin Director at Rhysis Logic Solutions.

Nakhaly is an experienced business professional with a strong finance background and more than 20 years of success supporting executive-level offices across public, nonprofit, and municipal environments.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Purdue University Global, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and completing advanced coursework in finance and business management.

Throughout her career, Nakhaly has managed departmental and foundation budgets ranging from $10,000 in office accounts to more than $1.3 million in annual municipal budgets and over $500,000 in nonprofit funds, bringing solid skills in budgeting, financial analysis, and benefits administration.

She has supported sales budgets and expense reporting for employee benefits programs exceeding $10 million in annual revenue, reinforcing her analytical and fiscal management capabilities.

Background & experience

Dane Luna serves as Supply Chain & Procurement Operations Lead at Rhysis Logic Solutions, where he advises leadership teams and investors on improving cost structure, cash flow, and execution across complex supply chains.

With more than 14 years of experience, he brings deep expertise across direct and indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management. His work focuses on uncovering operational inefficiencies, strengthening sourcing strategies, and translating procurement discipline into measurable improvements in OPEX, CAPEX, and working capital.

Dane is known for combining analytical rigor with practical execution. His experience spans MRO, construction, packaging, capital equipment, procurement technology, HR services, and raw materials. His experience includes metals and chemicals, allowing him to address both tactical gaps and enterprise-level transformation opportunities. He plays a key role in helping organizations modernize procurement operations and integrate digital tools that improve visibility, control, and scalability.

As a leader, he is trusted for building and guiding high-performing teams and embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and results-driven decision-making. His approach aligns operational execution with financial outcomes, supporting EBITDA improvement and sustainable value creation.

Grounded in integrity, transparency, and collaboration, Dane works closely with stakeholders to ensure procurement and supply-chain initiatives are both ethical and effective, reinforcing Rhysis’ commitment to disciplined execution and long-term performance.

Background & experience

Manny Samson serves as Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing Lead at Rhysis Logic Solutions, bringing over 20 years of experience driving cost reduction, supplier performance, and operational efficiency across multiple industries.

He specializes in strategic sourcing, category management, and spend optimization, helping organizations identify and eliminate value leakage within the supply chain. Manny has delivered more than $500M in cumulative cost savings, improved profitability through disciplined procurement practices, and supported post-merger environments with measurable results, including double-digit savings and significant inventory reductions.

Manny is known for his ability to align stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives. He works closely with leadership teams to ensure procurement strategies translate into tangible financial outcomes, including improved margins and EBITDA performance.

Background & experience

David Goodson is the Logistic Value Capture Lead at Rhysis Logic Solutions, helping organizations recover and optimize transportation spend across all modes.

He has managed both sides of the freight market—a $180M shipper budget and a $200M carrier operation—giving him a practical advantage most consultants don’t have.

With over $1B in freight sourced, David understands how carriers price, where margin hides, and how to structure strategies that deliver immediate financial impact.

His approach goes beyond running bids. He identifies savings through network design, mode optimization, carrier alignment, and vendor freight audits, often recovering overcharges that go unnoticed.

David has delivered results across more than 60 clients in retail, manufacturing, food processing, healthcare, and energy, consistently producing measurable savings within weeks, not years.

Background & experience

Barbara Smith serves as Marketing Director at Rhysis Logic Solutions, where she leads the firm’s market positioning, brand strategy, and growth communications.

With deep experience translating complex operational and advisory work into clear, credible narratives, Barbara ensures Rhysis presents a disciplined, differentiated message to investors, leadership teams, and partners. Her work aligns marketing strategy with the firm’s execution model. She supports pipeline development, thought leadership, and long-term brand equity.

Barbara brings a structured, results-driven approach to marketing, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution to ensure consistency, clarity, and measurable impact across all external communications. Her leadership plays a key role in how Rhysis engages the market and reinforces its reputation for rigor and operational credibility.