Founder and managing partner, Collette Alston, has over a decade of work history in purchasing management. During that time, relationships were cultivated and savings identified for over 100 independently-owned operators across the United States. She is well adept at understanding the business needs of clients and increasing their profitability through business analytics in purchasing management. Collette holds an MBA in International Business and resides in Charlotte, NC where she has actively participated within the community. She has served as Vice Chair on the Privatization & Competition Advisory of Charlotte (PCAC), and as board member of the Waste Management Advisory Board of Mecklenburg County.