The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program is a management development program that helps public sector and nonprofit managers attain and build upon their management and leadership skills. Develop and deliver the curriculum section that introduces nonprofit and government leaders to the principles and practices of Lean Government and lean applied to administrative and service processes.

Support candidate companies challenging for AME's Excellence Award. Provide assessment of company achievement reports. Participate in onsite assessment teams to explore, assess and validate achievements against best-in-class standards. Support management and continuous improvement of AME's Lean Sensei self-assessment instrument.

The Shingo Prize promotes awareness of lean concepts and to educate, assess and recognize companies that achieve world-class operational excellence status around the globe. The Shingo Prize philosophy is that world-class business performance is achieved through a deep understanding and integration of lean principles, lean systems of management, and the wise application of lean tools and techniques to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.As an Examiner, assess and… Show more The Shingo Prize promotes awareness of lean concepts and to educate, assess and recognize companies that achieve world-class operational excellence status around the globe. The Shingo Prize philosophy is that world-class business performance is achieved through a deep understanding and integration of lean principles, lean systems of management, and the wise application of lean tools and techniques to create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.As an Examiner, assess and provide feedback for those challenging for The Shingo Prize, and evaluate applications for those challenging for The Shingo Prize for Research. Provide information and guidance to expand the reach and scope of Shingo Institute offerings and initiatives. Show less

Management consulting firm specializing in operational excellence and organizational transformation. Uniquely equipped and experienced in Lean Thinking (TPS), leadership development, team development, and product, process, and business model innovation.Deliver and continuously improve the Bronze Lean Leader (BLL) Program, aligned to the national Lean Bronze Body of Knowledge. Since 2007, Neovista has produced over 1,400 graduates and launched them toward full AME/Shingo Institute/SME… Show more Management consulting firm specializing in operational excellence and organizational transformation. Uniquely equipped and experienced in Lean Thinking (TPS), leadership development, team development, and product, process, and business model innovation.Deliver and continuously improve the Bronze Lean Leader (BLL) Program, aligned to the national Lean Bronze Body of Knowledge. Since 2007, Neovista has produced over 1,400 graduates and launched them toward full AME/Shingo Institute/SME Lean Bronze Certification. Show less

Part of the core team that developed the Lean Certification system endorsed and supported by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, and the Shingo Institute. Member of the Oversight Committee that manages and continuously improves the national Lean Certification system. Address all disputes and feedback to enhance Lean Certification processes. Develop the capabilities of reviewers and review systems. 2012 Lean Certification Oversight… Show more Part of the core team that developed the Lean Certification system endorsed and supported by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence, and the Shingo Institute. Member of the Oversight Committee that manages and continuously improves the national Lean Certification system. Address all disputes and feedback to enhance Lean Certification processes. Develop the capabilities of reviewers and review systems. 2012 Lean Certification Oversight Committee Chairman.Lean Bronze and Silver Certified; Lean Gold Certification in-process. Show less

Open Works is a maker space, incubator, and community development platform located in the Greenmount West district of north Baltimore. It provides safe, affordable, flexible space for craftsmen, artists, entrepreneurs, young people, and anyone who wants to turn their ideas into reality.Open Works offers a complete wood shop, metal shop, digital media studio and digital fabrication shop (CNC routers and milling machines), 3D imaging and 3D printing studio, microelectronics lab, and… Show more Open Works is a maker space, incubator, and community development platform located in the Greenmount West district of north Baltimore. It provides safe, affordable, flexible space for craftsmen, artists, entrepreneurs, young people, and anyone who wants to turn their ideas into reality.Open Works offers a complete wood shop, metal shop, digital media studio and digital fabrication shop (CNC routers and milling machines), 3D imaging and 3D printing studio, microelectronics lab, and digital embroidery and fibers studios. The 34 ksf facility has 150 individual micro-studios for projects and emerging entrepreneurial ventures. Open Works provides classroom and hands-on instruction. As Board Member, support, oversee and advise operations and help assure community development success. Show less

Executive Director of 501(c)3 non-profit organization with 25-50 diverse members (manufacturing, health care, engineering, banking, biotech, government, and others). Advise, support and guide all organizations in using lean and other continuous improvement techniques to achieve competitive strength. Manage a portfolio of diagnostic tools, educational workshops and programs, networking and benchmarking tours, conferences, and consulting support that helps members achieve World Class… Show more Executive Director of 501(c)3 non-profit organization with 25-50 diverse members (manufacturing, health care, engineering, banking, biotech, government, and others). Advise, support and guide all organizations in using lean and other continuous improvement techniques to achieve competitive strength. Manage a portfolio of diagnostic tools, educational workshops and programs, networking and benchmarking tours, conferences, and consulting support that helps members achieve World Class performance. MWCC was among the first lean consortia established in the country. Show less

Chairman of the commission that reports to the Governor of the State of Maryland and Maryland's General Assembly. Advises the Secretary of Business and Economic Development on ways to encourage new and expanding manufacturing enterprises in Maryland.