Circle Brands

Chris Inverso grew up in the Northwest, where horses and the outdoors were a part of everyday life. Time spent hiking, backpacking, and skiing helped shape his approach to both life and work. Early lessons from his first job in a grocery store, focusing on the customer, product availability, and prioritization, still guide him today. Before joining Circle Brands, Chris spent nearly two decades in manufacturing leadership, including CFO and CEO roles. Most recently, he led Rainier Industries through acquisitions and digital transformation initiatives. Chris was drawn to Circle Brands through strong alignment in values, the Kaspar Business System, and the opportunity to continue building brands that matter to customers. He is known for staying involved with teams, asking questions, building trust, and helping solve problems. Chris and his wife, Tharen, have been married for 24 years and have three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys supporting his daughters’ athletics and spending time outdoors with family.

Born into a fifth-generation South Texas ranching family, Scott McClaugherty worked the family ranch as a child and a college student gaining an appreciation for family values, stewardship, and versatility at an early age. After graduating from Texas A&M – Corpus Christi with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management, Scott went to work in the oil and gas industry for a short time. In 1999, Scott joined Kaspar Companies and started the retail operations section of the business. Over the next two decades, he has grown into larger roles within Kaspar Companies as the business has grown and the needs have evolved. Today he leads the sales for multiple subsidiaries for Kaspar Companies. Scott enjoys spending time and traveling with his family, loves the outdoors and stewardship of the land he owns, and working his family’s team of performance horses.

Joining Steve Tucker as a teenager shortly after he moved what would become Tucker Trail Saddles out of his parents’ garage, Darrell Nephew brings a wealth of experience and expertise. Darrell has done pioneering work in saddle fitting because of his dedication to ensuring the comfort and well-being of the horse while seeking to keep trail riders in their saddles longer. Darrell is known for his sharp observations, paying attention to what riders need, and creating the most comfortable, best looking, and best performing saddles in the Trail category. Darrell and his bride of 35 years, Eleece, enjoy spending time with their five children and doting on their five grandchildren. In addition to riding, he is an avid, competitive tennis player.