In my own words...

My name is Patrick Lefler and I am the founder of The Spruance Group - a management consultancy that helps growing companies grow faster by providing unique value at the product level: product marketing, product pricing, and product evolution.

Most everything I’ve learned in business has come out the three major experiences in my life. My leadership expertise comes from leading outstanding men and women while serving as a officer and pilot in the United States Marine Corps. My critical thinking and analytic reasoning skills come from my experience as a bond trader for Goldman, Sachs & Co. And my sales and marketing knowledge comes from my decade-long experience with the software firm, Wall Street Systems - a Warburg Pincus portfolio company.

I have also been very fortunate to have been offered exceptional educational opportunities. I studied engineering at the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 1980. Six years later, I began my post-graduate studies at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with an M.B.A. in 1988.

In between these experiences and raising a family, I’ve run a number of different marathons including four Boston Marathon finishes and climbed a number of high peaks in both the United States and South America.

I support three important causes. Locally, I support the Somerset Hills Education Foundation which provides education support to our local schools. Regionally, I support the Appalachian Mountain Club which helps protect the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. And most importantly, I support the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund which provides immediate financial support to our wounded Marines during their hospitalization, recovery and rehabilitation.

The Spruance Group was founded to provide outstanding value to our clients - value that can be measured and directed towards improving the bottom line. We are committed to providing this through a distinctive style of service which we hope will always be "second to none." Please contact us immediately so that we can begin this important conversation today.