ABOUT US

The pioneers of human-centered automation.

FOUNDED IN

2019

BASED IN

Bentonville, AR

We believe automation should enhance humans.

Automation should empower and augment human potential. Ox's hardware-enabled software automation system is designed to meet the increasing supply chain volume while ensuring the benefits directly impact the workforce.

Ox is a team of leading researchers and supply chain veterans who have come together to define the operator experience the next generation of industrial operations.

Ox is a frontline operations platform for retail and supply chain execution that utilizes software automation, artificial intelligence, and wearable technology to deliver operational excellence.

Meet our leadership team

Tanner Green

Co-Founder & CEO

Tanner Green is a passionate creator, designer, and learner, currently serving as the Co-Founder & CEO at Ox. With a focus on human-centered automation, Tanner leads a groundbreaking approach to supply chain automation that directly benefits workers. Through intuitive design, software intelligence, and wearable hardware, he envisions reimagining the cultural experience of frontline work.

Tanner's journey began with a fascination for design's ability to shape culture, inspired by visionaries like Steve Jobs, Shepard Fairey, and Virgil Abloh. His early ventures in design for Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial pursuits cultivated a drive to create impactful solutions. Joining Ox as the first employee in 2019, he found his calling in supply chain and wearable technology.

Chris Halkyard

Chief Operations Officer

Chris Halkyard joins Ox with over 30 years of invaluable experience in supply chain, operations, & logistics innovation. His interest in operations started long ago while overseas in the Armed Forces, supporting NATO by executing transportation & logistics strategies across military bases in Europe. His most recent endeavors include founding the esteemed luxury fashion marketplace, La Bella Stella. Prior to this, he played a pivotal role as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Blue Apron, where his adept optimization of operations contributed significantly to the company's successful acquisition. Chris was recognized at Gilt Groupe for his instrumental role in revolutionizing the company's supply chain infrastructure through the development and implementation of cutting-edge logistics strategies. His expertise transcends conventional logistics, encompassing e-commerce and technology-driven solutions, combining proven material handling automation with autonomous robotics, thus establishing new benchmarks within the industry. Chris's multifaceted expertise in leadership, supply chain technology, and warehouse management systems has been honed through his involvement with high-profile companies such as ToysRus, Barkbox, Rent the Runway, and L'Occitane en Provence.

Joel Sporleder

Chief Technology Officer

Joel Sporleder is an accomplished technology executive with over 25 years of experience in driving digital transformation and innovation within retail and supply chain technology. Known for his strategic leadership and ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable strategies, Joel has successfully led diverse teams in both startup environments and Fortune 500 organizations.

Prior to joining Ox, Joel spent over 20 years at Walmart Stores where he started as a software engineer and progressed into leadership roles across multiple areas of technology. During his time at Walmart, Joel led efforts to introduce new technologies and platforms that helped drive the digital transformation in merchandising, supply chain and membership systems for Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. He has previously led startup technology teams through the effort to scale their processes and architecture in the Retail Execution space and is an active advisor in the Northwest Arkansas startup community. Joel has also helped lead Data and Analytics strategy development and technology implementations at Walmart, Autozone and Tyson Foods.

Our investors

At Ox, we are proud to have the support of visionary investors who share our passion for innovation and growth.

Board of Directors

Our board of directors brings together a diverse range of expertise and experience to guide our organization towards excellence and innovation.

Charu Thomas

Executive Chairman

Charu Thomas, the Founder of Ox, is a visionary leader in the field of human-centered automation technology. With a strong passion for revolutionizing retail and supply chain operations, Charu has propelled Ox to new heights since its inception in January 2019. Under Charu's leadership, Ox has secured over $16 million in venture funding from renowned investors such as MaC Venture Capital, BBG Ventures, and Revolution's Rise of the Rest.

Before founding Ox, Charu's outstanding contributions as a wearable computing researcher at Georgia Tech's top-ranked industrial engineering program garnered international acclaim. Her innovative work in this field earned her prestigious awards and recognition, including being named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 Manufacturing and Industry list in 2020.

Susan Lyne

Managing Partner at BBG Ventures

Susan Lyne is Managing Partner at BBG Ventures. Prior to co-founding BBG, she spent almost a decade at Disney, rising to President of ABC Entertainment where she oversaw the development of shows including Desperate Housewives, Lost and Grey’s Anatomy. She was CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia; CEO and then Chair of Gilt.com; and CEO of AOL’s Brand Group. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of GoPro.

Bryan Boudreaux

Former SVP of Supply Chain at Walmart

Bryan Boudreaux is the former SVP of Supply Chain Walmart. During his 14-year tenure, he was responsible for leading & transforming warehousing, logistics, and transportation for Fortune 1 with the pillars of service, quality, safety, productivity, and capital efficiency.

Michael Palank

General Partner at MaC Venture Capital

Michael Palank has been General Partner MaC Venture Capital since its inception in January 2019. MaC’s mission is to invest in visionary founders building the future. Prior to MaC, he was General Partner at M Ventures, a Los Angeles and Bay Area based early-stage venture fund. Michael was a member of the founding team of MACRO Media, a disruptive media company founded by Charles D. King and focused on the multicultural market where he led digital strategy and operations.