The AME Consortia program connects those on the lean and continuous improvement journey in local peer networks where the member companies share, learn, and grow with each other. Consortia members meet regularly with fellow members for networking and best-practice sharing. AME Consortia members share their journeys and mentor other members along the path of continuous improvement—how they started, the obstacles, the wins, the every day increments of progress and the lessons learned.

Ankura Consulting / c3 Consulting is a management consulting company focused on helping organizations through significant growth and change from strategy through execution. With product offerings ranging from Strategy & Planning, Performance Optimization, Transformational Change Delivery, and Leader and Team Development Michael is able to provide a broad range of talents and capabilities.

LSS MBB, PMP, Business Transformation, Change Agent. Partnering with the business to achieve new levels of success

-Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt-$150 million in identified savings leading multiple client project teams -40+ Green and Black Belt Candidates trained and coached-Provide C-Suite Level Strategic Planning and Guidance to $70 Billion Logistics Organization-Trained and supporting multiple client teams on Continuous Improvement and Risk Management techniques and methodologies - including implementation support-Led multiple Public Service Business Development and Proposal Development teams-Quality Management System development and advisor for key defense contractor client-Worked with multiple retail clients to improve operating processes and organizational design

-Quality Lead for EADS North America on $20 Billion KC-45A Air Refueling Tanker Replacement program-Developed and implemented AS 9100 compliant Quality Management System-Lead Auditor for all internal audits to ensure compliance with AS 9100 certification guidelines.-Responsible for implementation and continuation of EADS Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Training Program for all North American Business Units-Trained 20+ Lean Six Sigma Green Belts to certification-Coached 10+ Lean Six Sigma Black Belts to certification-Responsible for overseeing development and implementation of corporate quality guidelines, policies and procedures for EADS North America Corporate Headquarters-Conduct site audits of various subsidiaries nationwide - site audits/assessments, contract compliance, improvement programs-Developed EADS North America Quality/Improvement CouncilAssist/participate in Capture, Bid, and Proposal phases of new DOD programs-Risk Management review team member for all EADS North America programs-Work with multi-national teams in development of organizational processes and program capture / bid activities-Provide oversight and support for existing DOD and commercial programs-Assist/participate Merger and Acquisition teams - provide guidance on follow on integration

-Responsible for all Lead Auditor activities for ISO 9001 Quality System-Responsible for External and Internal Corrective Action program-Assisted in continuous improvement activities at various satellite locations -Managed multiple customer projects and internal training initiatives