Jerry Jensen is an Accredited Executive Associate with the Institute for Independent Business, and President of Jerry Jensen and Associates, LLC. He has 40 years senior management and consulting experience in diversified Fortune 1000 and entrepreneurial companies (Beatrice, Mueller Brass, Lozier, General Foods), a Big 5 accounting and consulting firm (Coopers & Lybrand), a not-for-profit regional arts center and a leading credit card bank (Chase / Bank One / FirstUSA). At these companies he effectively utilized his industrial engineering, management and marketing skills to improve processes, increase profits and achieve high levels of growth.As part of his consulting experience, he has worked with the owners and senior managers of well over a hundred companies in the United States, Europe, South America, Australia and the Far East, in a broad range of diversified industries. These include many manufacturers in both food and drug processing, metal manufacturing, service organizations, distribution centers, franchisors and retailers. He has owned his own service business, has managed two large operations each with 350 employees, and also served with and directed non-profit artistic organizations. He holds Masters and Bachelors degrees in Industrial Engineering from Cornell University.Jerry is certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) through APICS, and co-authored the book Productivity, People and Profits with Dr. Joel Ross of Florida Atlantic University.Jerry works personally with business entrepreneurs, senior managers and Executive Directors in a hands-on and cost-effective manner to quickly implement changes and improvements that will be effective and provide lasting benefits. His aim is to help make these organizations to become so smooth-running that the managers, directors and owners "enjoy work again".Specialties: Small Businesses, Privately-owned Companies, Manufacturing, Distribution, Business Plans, Process Improvement, Business Growth, Facility Planning, Non-profit management, Inventory control, Productivity Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Due Diligence,