Matt Williams, President & Founder, is a forward-thinking supply chain, procurement, and operations executive turned entrepreneur, with 20+ years of experience across petrochemical, energy/renewables, and government sectors.
He has led global procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives, built and directed high-performing teams, and managed portfolios with high nine-figure spend and budgets. Throughout his career, he has been trusted to protect margins, de-risk operations, and enable growth across some of the most demanding industrial environments globally.
Matt has an MBA from Rice University and is a Certified Professional in Supply Management through ISM.
Proven Impact
His track record demonstrates a relentless focus on value creation and measurable outcomes:
$500M+ in incremental revenue enablement through commercial partnership and deal support
$150M+ additional commercial value created through supply chain initiatives, negotiations, deal review, and emergency support
$100M+ in tariff impacts mitigated through proactive sourcing and supplier strategy
Known for launching first-time category strategies, leading cross-functional transformations, and building operating models that deliver. He has spearheaded the deployment of digital tools and SRM programs that improved decision speed, transparency, collaboration, and supplier performance across complex organizations.
Crisis Tested. Mission Proven.
Matt’s leadership has been forged in high-pressure environments where performance and safety are non-negotiable. From plant events and equipment failures to weather caused disaster response and geopolitical disruption, he has led through crises — always anchoring decisions in safety, operational continuity, and disciplined execution.
Military Service
As a former U.S. Army Infantry Captain, Ranger Qualified, and Combat Veteran, his military service instilled a deep commitment to mission execution, team leadership, and accountability — principles that continue to shape his approach to every engagement. He also brings firsthand experience in government contracting and budget leadership, giving him a unique perspective on public-sector and defense-adjacent supply chain challenges.
Why He Started Forester Pass Strategies
"After years of leading supply chain operations for large organizations, I saw a consistent pattern — companies with incredible growth potential were hitting a wall. They needed executive-level supply chain leadership to scale but couldn't justify a full-time hire. Forester Pass Strategies exists to bridge that gap — bringing the same discipline, strategy, and value creation mindset that I developed in my two decades of experience to organizations that are ready to take the next step." - Matt
The name traces its origin to the highest point on the Pacific Crest Trail - Forester Pass – which Matt solo hiked in college. This experience, and the effort involved, left him with a profound sense of awe and appreciation. Helping guide others towards awe inspiring results for their businesses is what this company is all about.
