WHY PATH

We Work With Leaders Who Refuse to Compete on Price Alone

PATH is a global, second-generation, family-owned firm with 41 years of experience turning research into growth. 

ABOUT

Why We’re Different

People Are the How

We believe real growth starts with people - not processes - and we’ve built our entire approach around that truth.

41 Years. Nationwide Impact.

From Fortune 500s to local leaders, we've helped organizations across the country turn data into long-term success.

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Clarity That Moves You Forward

We translate complexity into clear, confident steps you can actually act on - no fluff, just traction.

PhD-Level Thinking, Plainly Said

We bring academic rigor without the academic ego - because insight only matters when it’s understood and applied.

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PHILOSOPHY

People aren’t part of the solution, they are the solution.

Every strategy depends on the clarity, belief, and execution of your team and customers. We help you build insight systems that keep people at the center - and results at the top.

CLIENTS

Our clients don’t need more reports, they need to know what to do next.

We partner with leaders who are serious about growth - and who know growth today is harder, more complex, and more personal than ever.

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Manufacturing & Distribution

We help teams unify around the right data so they can scale smarter, strengthen margins, and adapt without guesswork.

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Logistics & Transportation

Our system helps optimize operations from the inside out - enhancing experience, improving efficiency, and keeping your best people.

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Technical & Service Companies

We turn customer insight into action so you can deepen trust, expand revenue, and back bold ideas with data that delivers.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

We’ve built deep expertise and powerful benchmarking with the right people

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Sarah Ahern

Partner

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Monica McKay

Partner

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Jonathon McKay

Partner

PATH’s intentional approach stands out. Their team worked to deeply understand our operations and culture. They delivered insightful and actionable survey results - allowing us to begin implementing meaningful improvements almost immediately.

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Kelly Clifford Riehl - Vice President of Communications, Installed Building Products

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