Phil Marksberry, PhD, PE

President / Owner

Responsible for the strategic direction, sales and business growth. Expertise in systems theory, organizational development and industrial engineering.

Raul J Sola Navarro

Business Development Manager - NYC Region

Engagement specialist focusing in building long-term relationships with businesses headquartered in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Jennifer Smith

Practitioner

Responsible for production leveling, system balance analysis, work content analysis, pattern generation, kanban and Just-In-Time systems.

Jason Strole

Practitioner

Experienced in supervision and floor management development systems (FMDS). Also including, 5S, Visual Management, Line Balance / Yamazumi.

Marcy Figueroa

Practitioner

Experienced in gemba management, agile manufacturing, cell development, statistics and DMAIC.

Keith McCowan

Practitioner

Skilled in Type 1, 2 and 3 standard work. Experienced in time and motion study, ergonomics and methods engineering.

Nancy Hainley

Practitioner

Focus areas include Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5W1H problem solving

John Baker

Practitioner

Proficient in Lean fundamentals, VSM (value stream mapping), TAKT time development, 3P Design and Implementation and Lean Daily Management.

Dave Maddox

Business Development Manager

Responsible for sales strategy, business development and top line growth. Expertise in safety and compliance systems in oil and gas.

Christopher Tsakiris

Practitioner

Highly experienced implementor of LEAN Principles and Practices, DMAIC & DMADV, Hoshin Kanri Strategy Development & Policy Deployment and Tiered Visual Performance Management.

Mike Johnson

Southern California Territory Manager

Responsible for client engagement in Southern California. Accomplished Sales professional with over 25 years of outside sales experience.

Dr. Hessam Vali

Senior Practitioner

Offering customized software solutions for clients wanting to expand their data analytics in Lean Systems. Also including cost reduction, bottleneck analysis and KPI development.

Erica Cervantez

Marketing Manager - Texas Region

Specializes in engagement processing, personal development and growth, HR Management implementation & establishing client-based relationships

Arjun Sharma

Business Development Manager

Responsible for driving business growth, building relationships with key stakeholders, and developing and implementing strategies to achieve company goals.

Anthony Payne

Business Development Manager - MN Region

Responsible for driving business growth, building lasting client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions to achieve sustainable success. Focused on fostering trust and collaboration to assist businesses attain operational excellence.

Justin Vath

Business Development Manager - Queens NY

As the Business Development Manager for Queens, NY, Justin Vath plays a pivotal role in expanding our market presence. He focuses on developing strategies to engage potential clients, negotiating contracts, and identifying trends that can lead to new business ventures. His expertise and proactive approach ensure our competitive edge in the market.

Joseph Grimes

Business Development Manager - Chicago Region

As the Business Development Manager for the Chicago Region, Joseph Grimes works to build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new market opportunities and driving revenue growth. Experienced in kaizen, servant leadership and change management.

Jaquan Bowsier

Quality and Compliance Consultant

Brings a background in biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and quality systems to support clients in aligning Lean Manufacturing principles with regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Experienced in QA/QC processes, GMP standards, and data-driven improvement initiatives that strengthen quality outcomes and ensure industry readiness.

Dr. Tobby Smith

Leadership Consultant and Coach

Executive trainer and coach in Servant Leadership. Skilled in helping leaders and managers to lead with integrity, character, and consistency in challenging environments. Effective at developing and promoting habits among leaders that help them to bounce back stronger and reshape perspective in seasons of stress.

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Terry Hollenback

Leadership Consultant and Coach

Skilled in Strategic Project Management, Learning & Development Architect, Transforming Teams Across Fintech, Banking, and Government

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Nathan Hole

Business Development Consultant

Expertise in operations management, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing. Specializations in medical devices, industrial equipment, metal forming and electronics. Transformational expert and coach in organizational change.

Ed Valliere

Principal Consultant

Skilled at identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies, optimizing supply chains, improving underperforming suppliers and leading Value Engineering initiatives.