Operational Excellence and Family Leadership: Natalie McCown

Basic Information

Early Life and Education

Natalie McCown grew up loving technical subjects. She went to the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a bachelor’s degree. This degree gave her the engineering skills she uses in operations. After graduating, she took jobs that combined customer service and pricing. This work helped her learn how supply chains function.

Career Journey and Achievements

For more than twenty years, McCown moved up into higher roles in distribution‑center operations. She started in customer and pricing jobs at a global technology distributor, where she built her analysis and leadership skills. In mid 2023, she became Vice President of DC Operations at Napa Auto Parts. There, she makes all U.S. distribution centers more efficient.

Role at Napa Auto Parts

Since April 2024, McCown has led Napa Auto Parts’ U.S. distribution network from Atlanta, Georgia. In one year and four months, she added process automation, cut order‑fulfillment times by 12%, and raised on‑time shipments to 98%. She manages 20 regional centers, each sending to about 1,500 service sites every month.

Family and Personal Life

Natalie married Josh McCown in 1997. They met as students at Southern Methodist University. Together they have four children:

1. Bridget McCown (born August 1998)
2. Owen McCown (born February 14, 2003)
3. Aiden McCown (born January 2004)
4. Aubrey McCown (youngest; birth year kept private)

In his Players’ Tribune retirement essay, Josh called Natalie “a rock.” He said she handled family matters during his 18‑year NFL career.

Children’s Athletic Highlights

Owen McCown (Quarterback, UTSA)

• 2023 Frisco Bowl Debut (December 27, 2023): He threw 22 of 31 passes for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns, helping UTSA win 35–17.
• Season Totals: He had 43 completions on 58 attempts, 442 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, a 74.1% completion rate, and 51 rushing yards.

Social Media and Public Profile

Natalie has a private Instagram account (@nataliemccown) with 429 posts, 118 followers, and 162 people she follows. She shares family moments there. Her public TikTok account (@natalie.mccown) has lifestyle and community videos. She has 468 followers and 6,719 likes in total. On LinkedIn, she calls herself a “Champion of Change and Proponent of People.” Her post about joining Napa in April 2024 got 358 reactions and 117 comments.

Family Residence History and Faith

The McCown family moved several times during Josh’s playing and coaching career:

• 2017: Waxhaw → Waxahachie, Texas
• 2018: Charlotte, North Carolina
• 2020: Rusk, Texas

They are active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Natalie and Josh include their faith in daily life and stress service and community work.

Professional Philosophy and Recognition

Natalie McCown leads with change management and people growth. She calls herself a “Champion of Change and Proponent of People.” She focuses on teamwork, ongoing improvement, and mentoring. Her coworkers say she meets operational goals and builds an inclusive, growth-focused culture.

FAQ

Who is Natalie McCown?

Natalie McCown is an American supply‑chain executive. She has been Vice President of Distribution Center Operations at Napa Auto Parts since April 2024.

What is her educational background?

She earned a bachelor’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, giving her a strong technical background.

How many children does she have?

Natalie and Josh McCown have four children: Bridget, Owen, Aiden, and Aubrey.

What are Owen McCown’s athletic achievements?

As UTSA’s quarterback, Owen helped his team win the 2023 Frisco Bowl. He threw 22 of 31 passes for 251 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Where is Natalie based in her role?

She works from Atlanta, Georgia, managing 20 distribution centers across the U.S.

How active is she on social media?

Natalie uses a private Instagram (118 followers) and a public TikTok (468 followers). She also posts professionally on LinkedIn, where her Napa announcement got 358 reactions.

What is her leadership style?

She focuses on change management, operational excellence, and developing people. She promotes team growth and collaboration.

How long has she worked in supply-chain operations?

She has over 20 years of experience in distribution‑center operations and supply‑chain management.

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