the lean guy…

I am best known for co-founding the Lean Learning Center with partners Andy Carlino and Denny Pawley in 2001. I did this after leading successful lean journeys with several companies and many operational roles. I also co-wrote The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Lean: Lessons from the Road, with Andy Carlino. I founded the lean websiteThe Lean Library, and write a column for Assembly Magazine titled “Leading Lean.”

the entrepreneur…

In addition to co-founding the Center, I also co-founded Rev! Motorcycles in 1999, and the investment and advisory firm Old Dutch Group in 2004. Old Dutch Group includes active investments in Flinchbaugh Engineering and Cobra Sport. I also serve on boards of directors and advisers, including S&S Cycle.

the education advocate…

I have always believed that an education, whether formal or not, is the best investment one can make. I chair the Board of Advisors of Oakland University’s Pawley Institute. I also serve along with my wife on the Lehigh Leadership Council. At Lehigh I have been an Entrepreneur-in-Residence, delivered an Honors Convocation Keynote Address, and began the Donald E. Flinchbaugh Memorial Scholarship. I was proud to receive the Lehigh University Alumni Award in 2004. My brother and I also support York, PA educational efforts through the Alethea and Graham Watts Memorial Fund.

the person…

I was born in York, PA where I have both friends and family still. After time in Michigan and Massachusetts, I am back in Pennsylvania in Bucks County. I have been married to my beautiful wife Jill since 1997. We have 3 wonderful children together, Emma, Jack, and Ben. Besides spending family time, I love playing and watching soccer, especially with my kids.