“What’s great is our broad reach across universities. We get to see how different institutions operate and help them streamline processes, implement software, and make everyday budgeting and finance easier.”
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Tru’s success — and the success of our clients — starts with a culture rooted in trust, collaboration, and continuous learning. That commitment has earned national recognition for both our growth and workplace culture: Because when our people thrive, our clients do too.
Tru is led by a diverse, experienced team united by a shared purpose: helping mission-driven organizations plan for a better future. Each leader brings deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a genuine passion for helping institutions thrive in a rapidly changing world.
With 25+ years of higher education leadership, including as founding Director of Finance and Business Operations at UC Riverside’s School of Medicine, Mela Fezzey empowers teams to rethink financial planning and strengthen institutional resilience, driving excellence through strategy, collaboration, and innovation.
Mela holds a MBM from the University of Redlands and a BA from San Diego State University.
With nearly 20 years of experience helping higher education and public sector institutions modernize financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. A veteran consultant, he’s passionate about efficiency, impact, and empowering organizations to achieve operational excellence.
Wayland is a CFA and holds a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Jim leverages extensive experience in finance, strategy, and operations to strengthen performance and maximize value creation. His expertise spans capital strategy, financial modeling, and M&A, delivering results that align with long-term organizational goals.
Jim holds an MBA from Northwestern University and a BA from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Justin is a problem solver passionate about connecting people to solutions that modernize planning and enhance efficiency. With over 15 years experience spanning higher education finance and technology, Justin helps institutions translate complex challenges into actionable strategies that drive both tactical and strategic success.
Justin holds both an MBA and BA from Boston University.
Libby brings a client’s perspective to every engagement, having once been one herself. With over a decade in higher education and academic medical finance, she leads Tru’s most complex projects, ensuring partnership, clarity, and meaningful outcomes for every institution.
Libby holds both an MHA and BS from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
John leads teams in implementing transformative budgeting and financial planning solutions for higher education and public sector. With nearly 20 years of higher ed finance and consulting experience, including a decade in finance leadership at MIT, John brings deep expertise in software implementation, strategic analysis, and change management.
John holds an MBA from Boston University and a BA from Bates College.
Scott leads the marketing and communications team in connecting higher education leaders and amplifying the successes of partner institutions nationwide. With over a decade of marketing experience for EdTech and other mission-driven organizations, he’s passionate about helping institutions modernize planning, strengthen collaboration, and maximize their impact on students and communities.
Scott holds an MBA from Idaho State University and a BA from Brigham Young University.
Victoria transforms strategy into action by building scalable people programs that empower both our teams and our client partners to thrive. With 16+ years of experience supporting executive leaders in fast-paced environments, she brings a data-driven approach to organizational development and talent management — ensuring our people’s excellence translates directly into our clients’ success.
Victoria is a SHRM-SCP and holds a BA from Augusta State University.
Sheila ensures leadership teams stay aligned, roadblocks are removed, and critical initiatives move forward seamlessly. With 20+ years of higher ed experience in academic affairs, faculty compensation, and consulting, she bridges strategy and execution — ensuring Tru’s operational excellence directly translates into stronger, faster outcomes for our client partners.
Sheila is a SHRM-SCP and holds an MBA from the University of Redlands and a BS from Pepperdine University.
Brock is a growth strategist and relationship builder with over a decade of experience in education and enterprise software. As a proven sales leader, he’s been instrumental in establishing and expanding Anaplan’s education and public sector presence. His passion lies in driving meaningful partnerships and sustainable growth.
Brock holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
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At Tru Consulting, our success is built on a foundation of excellence, integrity, and inclusion. These values guide how we work — with our clients, our partners, and each other.
We prioritize relationships and long-term success over transactions.
We celebrate diversity as the foundation for innovation and creativity.
We lead with integrity and transparency in every interaction.
We set the standard for quality in all that we do.
We do what’s right and stand by our commitments.
We continually evolve to deliver smarter, more effective solutions.
We work with precision to deliver results quickly and cost-effectively.
If you’re passionate about helping mission-driven organizations modernize planning, accelerate insight, and maximize impact, you’ll fit right in at Tru.
We’re a fully remote team built on trust, flexibility, and shared purpose — helping each other grow while making a difference for our clients.
At Tru, our values aren’t just words — they’re how we show up for every client, every project, and each other.
