Founder & CEO at S3 Connect
North America, United States, Canada
I'm a fractional leader and advisor helping CPG brands scale smarter by building foundational strategy, simplicity & connections in the natural products space. I help brands by simplifying planning complexity, strengthening partnerships, and connecting operations, finance, and sales into a unified, growth-ready strategy. Supporting brands in fractional, project-based, or advisory roles, improving supply chain, operations and procurement processes from strategy to tactical execution, helping founders reduce complexity, protect margin, and scale confidently. As a Supply Chain, Operations & Procurement leader with 25+ years in CPG, I help growing food and beverage brands turn challenges into opportunities—guiding them from strategic planning to tactical execution. Leveraging my network of supplier relationships and deep knowledge of systems, I help brands improve efficiency, flexibility, and visibility while protecting margin and enabling sustainable growth.
Evaluating co-manufacturers – Vet, onboard, and manage partners who get your vision Negotiate smarter contracts – Avoid common mistakes and costly oversights Save where it counts – Find cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality Manage your supplier relationships – Keep vendors accountable and aligned
Refining or implementing an integrated, cross-functional business management process designed to balance supply and demand, align operational plans with financial goals, and provide a single, unified plan for the entire organization. Connecting operations, finance, and sales and marketing
Lexx Mills
CEO + Co-founder at Stursi
“"As a first-time founder working with a co-manufacturer, we didn’t know what we didn’t know. S³Connect helped us negotiate fair contract terms, strengthen our onboarding process, and build the right foundation from day one. Because of that structure, our pilot run was successful — and usable — and we even unlocked freight savings through smarter supplier connections. If you want to protect your margins and avoid costly co-man mistakes, this is the support that sets you up for long-term success.””