About Us

Our Mission

At Trail Borne Consulting, our mission is to empower organizations to grow with purpose and precision. We strengthen sales strategy, structure, and performance through integrity in every interaction, strategic collaboration, and results through action. By integrating seamlessly into each client’s culture, we deliver practical guidance, measurable outcomes, and sustainable impact that lasts well beyond our engagement.

Like experienced trail guides, we help you navigate obstacles, identify opportunities, and reach destinations you might never have imagined possible. We don't just provide advice—we walk alongside you every step of the journey.

Our Mission

Clear direction aligned with your vision

Measurable Results

Data-driven outcomes and ROI focus

Collborative Approach

Partnership-based consulting methodology

Proven Excellence

Track record of successful transformations

Meet Ryan Donovan

Ryan Donovan is the President and Founder of Trail Borne Consulting. A lifelong South Dakotan and outdoorsman, Ryan brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology and healthcare to help organizations grow with strategy, clarity, and purpose.

Passionate about both people and place, Ryan is deeply engaged in the Sioux Falls community and serves on several nonprofit and business boards. His background includes an MBA from Dakota Wesleyan University, along with degrees from the University of Sioux Falls and Southeast Technical Institute.

When he’s not working with clients, Ryan can be found exploring South Dakota’s outdoors or spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Grounded in South Dakota values. Focused on your business success.

Our Core Values

Integrity in Every Interaction, Strategic Collaboration, & Results Through Action.

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    Integrity First

    We build lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and honest communication in every engagement.

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    Collaborative Partnerships

    Partnership is at the heart of growth. We work alongside our clients, their teams, and their communities to craft sales strategies that align with their goals, culture, and values.


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    Results-Driven Excellence

    We focus on measurable impact — delivering clarity, structure, and momentum that turn strategy into sustained business growth.

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Let's discuss how Trail Borne Consulting can help get your sales team get back on the right path.

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