Aaron Dumas, founder of Mainspar Group
Aaron Dumas, founder of Mainspar Group

Independent perspective
for material operating decisions.

Independent perspective
for material operating decisions.

Mainspar Group provides independent operating review and executive advisory for leaders navigating complex performance, execution, and integration questions. The work brings experienced perspective to the decision at hand and helps clarify the appropriate next step.

Mainspar Group provides independent operating review and executive advisory for leaders navigating complex performance, execution, and integration questions. The work brings experienced perspective to the decision at hand and helps clarify the appropriate next step.

Mainspar Group provides independent operating review and executive advisory for leaders navigating complex performance, execution, and integration questions. The work brings experienced perspective to the decision at hand and helps clarify the appropriate next step.

When an independent view matters.

01

Performance is not meeting expectations.

Commitments are missed, results are inconsistent, or reported performance does not align with day-to-day operations.

02

Execution lacks consistency.

Meetings, scorecards, and initiatives have increased activity without creating clearer ownership or more reliable delivery.

03

Integration has not yet taken hold.

Following a transaction or significant change, teams, decisions, and ways of working have not fully come together.

A clearer basis for the next decision.

A clearer basis for the next decision.

A shared understanding

The question the organization needs to answer, stated clearly.

A shared understanding

The question the organization needs to answer, stated clearly.

An independent view

A grounded picture of how the operation is performing and the conditions affecting it.

The implications

What the operating picture means for the decision in front of you.

The right engagement for the situation at hand.

The right engagement for the situation at hand.

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Initial Operating Review

When an independent view of the operation is needed. Mainspar provides a clear picture of how it is functioning and the conditions affecting it, so you can decide what comes next.

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Executive Advisory

When an experienced outside perspective on a defined question is needed. Mainspar brings independent judgment to the facts and considerations already in view, helping you weigh the options before you.

The operating reality matters. The narrative alone is not enough.

When performance and expectations are not lining up, leaders need a clear view of how work is moving through the organization. Mainspar reads the operation and the leadership behind it together, then says what deserves attention next.

The operating reality matters. The narrative alone is not enough.

When performance and expectations are not lining up, leaders need a clear view of how work is moving through the organization. Mainspar reads the operation and the leadership behind it together, then says what deserves attention next.

Operating credibility. Executive-level judgment.

Operating credibility. Executive-level judgment.

Mainspar is led by Aaron Dumas and built on enterprise operations experience across multi-site industrial and regulated environments. Aaron's background brings a practical understanding of how execution, accountability, and performance connect.

FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant mechanic
B.S., Aerospace Maintenance & Technology

Marine veteran
Texas McCombs MBA, Class of 2027

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Start with what you need to know.

Bring the situation you are facing and what you already believe about it. A short call establishes whether an operating review or advisory conversation is appropriate, and whether Mainspar is the right firm for it.

Mainspar Group

Independent operating review and executive advisory

Independent operating review and executive advisory