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David S. Veech6681 Plumb RoadGalena, Ohio 43021502-517-1845david@I want to do significant and meaningful work in a creative and demanding environment. I want to teach leaders how to create work that is fun, exciting, challenging, and productive.I want to help lead organizations through cultural transformation to prepare its people for an uncertain but demanding future. I want to build systems that enhance their ability to learn more rapidly and effectively than its competitors, quickly introducing new and responsible products and services that improve quality of life and reduce consumption of materials and energy.Summary of Qualifications:-Proven leader in demanding environments-Excellent teacher, trainer, and coach-Expert in lean systems-Creative problem solver-Published author-Aggressive and innovative decision-maker-Fluent communicatorEducation2001 - 2010, Post Graduate Doctoral work, Educational, General, and Industrial Psychology, University of Kentucky and Capella University.May 1991 – August 1992, Master of Science, Industrial Management, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina August 1977 – May 1981, Bachelor of Arts, Government; Special emphasis on international relations, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KentuckyExperienceJune 2016 – Present, President, Leadersights, Inc. dba D. Veech & Co., Galena, OhioFounded consulting practice aimed at employee engagement through lean thinking and leadership.Provide coaching, consulting, and teaching support to organizations who need help in improving their workplacesClients in medical device manufacturing, software development, food processing, aerospace, and government servicesAugust 2013 – Present, Senior Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioCore Faculty for the Master of Business Operational Excellence, design curricula, develop learning activities and materials for Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services, and Logistics, coach and mentor students and their sponsors, coordinate on-site learning activitiesTeach lean and continuous improvement courses in MBA programs and undergraduate programs. Coach students in a variety of workplace environmentsAcademic Director for the largest Executive Education Program within the College of Business; developed and facilitated a multi-cohort program consisting of five weeks of graduate level educational materials including cases, simulations, demonstrations, and on-site activities focusing on the application of lean concepts and the development of more effective organizational leaders for the corporate client.July 2007 – April 2015, Co-Founder, Board Member, and Executive Director, The Compression Institute, Columbus, OhioNon-profit start up focused on helping organizations and communities build the skills and systems needed to respond effectively to environmental and business challenges for the future. Responsible for developing programs, fundraising, recruiting, and daily management of the organization.Led the Institute through corporate formation, completing the application for exempt status and gaining 501(c)3 status in 2013. Appointed Executive Director by Board of Directors in July 2014.Stepped down to focus on competing priorties.July 2006 – August 2013, Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Senior Consultant, Institute for Lean Systems, Louisville, Kentucky.Provide strategic guidance, direction, and leadership for team of highly qualified consultants and supporting team membersDevelop and teach courses, workshops, and seminars; facilitate improvement activities for client companies in private equity, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, distribution, retail, hospitality, and government agenciesProvide executive coaching for senior leaders and their staffsDevelop and enhance strategic partnerships for the companyFebruary 2011 – March 2013, Owner and President, The Bluegrass Revolution Professional Ultimate Disc Club, Louisville, Kentucky.Purchased franchise license from League founder. Assisted in the development of the rules to govern the league.Recruited and hired a General Manager and Head Coach.Led the effort to name the team and secure logos, color schemes, and marketing plans Built a partnership with a Lexington-based charitySecured playing field and practice facilitiesOne of only 8 teams to participate in the inaugural seasonSecured the future of the team in a deal with new investors.May 2001 – July 2006, Lecturer and Manager, Lean Certification Programs University of Kentucky Center for Manufacturing, Lexington, KentuckyTaught leadership and management to executives, middle managers, team leaders, associates, and graduate engineering students. Provided follow on coaching support as required.Managed relationships with client companies, generating revenues in excess of $2 million annually.July 1998 – May 2001, Professor of Production, Quality, and Manufacturing Defense Acquisition University, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OhioDeveloped curriculum and taught lean manufacturing and quality management classes to government employees responsible for monitoring performance on defense contracts.Streamlined courses for effective web delivery with residential experiential components.Provided on-site coaching and consulting to military unitsJuly 1995 – July 1998, Operations Officer, Defense Contract Management Command, Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Dallas, TexasWarranted contracting officer with unlimited authority to commit government funds.Supervised 26 professionals on four program support teams for seven major missile systems in development and production programs.Served on joint continuous process improvement teams.August 1992 – July 1995, Contracting Team Chief, Anti-Armor Missile Systems Support, US Army Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, AlabamaWarranted contracting officer with authority to commit up to $10 million in government funds.Supervised a team of 7 contract specialists managing over 100 contracts valued at over $4 billion for a variety of anti-armor missile systems in concept exploration, engineering & manufacturing development, or various stages of production.Supervised 13 engineers and cost analysts conducting should-cost study for a billion dollar proposal for PATRIOT missile systems. Negotiated a $65 million portion of that contract.Deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as Contingency Contracting Officer for Operation Vigilant Warrior in 1994. Assisted in developing new contingency contracting doctrine and guidelines as a result.November 1988 – May 1991, Assistant Professor of Military Science, US Army Cadet Command, Stetson University, Deland, FloridaCurriculum manager, course director, and instructor for military science studentsDeveloped courses to attract and retain students for the ArmyCoached Ranger Challenge Team (a varsity military skills competition) to Regional Runner-UpSeptember 1984 – November 1988, Officer, First Brigade, 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Mainz, GermanyCommander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 8th US Infantry. Responsible for health, welfare, readiness and performance of 360 soldiers in over a dozen combat occupational specialtiesCommander, D Company, 5th Battalion, 8th US Infantry. Responsible for health, welfare, readiness and performance of 90 combat infantrymenBrigade Training Officer. Responsible for developing training guidance and coordinating combat readiness training activities and exercises for 18,000 soldiers.May 1981 – September 1984, Officer, 4th Battalion, 54th US Infantry.Rifle Platoon Leader, Support Platoon Leader, Company Executive OfficerThree training rotations at US Army National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CACompleted Infantry Officer’s Basic and Advanced CoursesPublicationsVeech, D. S. 2017. Leadersights: Creating great leaders who create great workplaces. Boca Raton, FL:CRC Press, an imprint of Taylor & Francis GroupVeech, D. S. and Damodaraswamy, P. 2010. The C4 Process: Four Vital Steps to Better Work. Lexington, KY:Clark Publishing Veech, D. S. 2004. A person-centered approach to sustaining a lean environment – job design for self-efficacy. Defense Acquisition Review Journal, September-October, 2004. 158-171Veech, D. S. 2004. Flexibility through stability-enhancing behaviors. Cost Management (September/October): 15-22Selected PresentationsApril 2018, “Teambuilding,” Center for Operational Excellence Annual Summit, Columbus, OhioSeptember 2017, “The Continuous Improvement Engine,” Lean Management Summit Keynote, Savannah, GeorgiaSeptember 2017, “Leadersights for the Future: Developing Capable Leaders,” Lean Management Summit Breakout Session, Savannah, GeorgiaAugust 2017, “Leadersights for the Future: Developing Capable Leaders,” Lean Systems Summit Breakout Session, Portland, MaineApril 2017, “Leadersights for the Future,” Center for Operational Excellence Annual Summit, Columbus, OhioMarch 2017, “Leadersights for the Future,” Rolls-Royce Operations Leaders Summit, Derby, EnglandJanuary 2017, “Servant Leadership,” Nationwide Insurance Lean Leader Program, Columbus, OhioOctober 2016, “Lean Thinking in Education,” Executive Leadership Council, Westerville City Schools, Westerville, OhioSeptember 2016, “Introduction to A3 Thinking,” Nationwide Insurance Lean Leader Program, Columbus, OhioAugust 2016, “High Confidence Culture,” Lean Management Summit 2016, San Antonio, TexasMay 2016, “The C4 Process for Problem Solving,” Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OhioApril 2016, “Lean Thinking for the VA,” VA Affiliation Partnership Council, Columbus, OhioNovember 2015, “StrikeFighter Lean Systems Simulation,” Executive MBA Program, Fisher College of Business, the Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioOctober 2015, “Lean Overview,” European Works Council Meeting, London, EnglandSeptember 2015, “Lean Leadership” Quest for Excellence Annual Conference, Columbus, OhioSeptember 2015, “Lean Coffee,” Lean Six Sigma Breakfast presentation, Columbus, OhioAugust 2015, “The World Café,” Center for Operational Excellence Professional Development Conference, Columbus, OhioApril 2015, “Creating Confidence for Culture Change,” Center for Operational Excellence Annual Summit, Columbus, OhioNovember 2014, “Lean Leadership Fundamentals,” Lean into Agile Conference, Columbus, OhioMay 2014, “Vigorous Learning Organizations,” Honda Supplier Network Annual Conference, Ft. Wayne, IndianaApril 2014, “Vigorous Learning Organizations,” Center for Operational Excellence Annual Summit, Columbus, OhioApril 2013, “Lean Thinking for Supporting Organizations,” American Society for Quality, Louisville, KentuckyMarch 2013, “Lean Thinking for the Marine Industry,” Marine Industry Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaFebruary 2013, “Flow.” Hobart Business Leaders Meeting, Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaNovember 2012, “Flow,” Lean HR Summit, San Antonio, TexasApril 2012, “Introduction to Compression Thinking,” Design and Sustainability Symposium, Congress on the Future of Engineering Software, Scottsdale, ArizonaJanuary 2012, “Better Work: Building Satisfaction into jobs using lean tools,” American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) Lexington Chapter, Lexington, Kentucky January 2012, “Using the C4 Process to engage the workforce,” The Paradigm Group, Indianapolis, IndianaNovember 2011, “Using the C4 Process to engage the workforce,” Lean HR Summit, San Antonio, TexasOctober 2011, “Driving a Lean Culture,” American Production and Inventory Control Society, Louisville, KentuckySeptember 2011, “Four Vital Steps to Better Work: A systems-level look at problem solving,” INTEC (The Technical University of the Dominican Republic) Annual Conference, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicJune 2011, “Engaging Employees to Drive Transformation,” Lean Logistics Summit, Cincinnati, OhioSeptember 2010, “Employee Engagement through Problem Solving,” Employee Involvement Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MissouriSeptember 2010, “A Different Perspective: A systems-level look at lean thinking,” International Boatbuilder’s Exhibition, Louisville, KentuckyMarch 2010, “Lean in Healthcare Systems,” HIMSS Conference, Versailles, KentuckyFebruary 2010, “Lean Leadership,” NELCO (Nelson County Chamber of Commerce) General Session, Bardstown, KentuckyFebruary 2010, “Lean Systems in Defense,” Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DCMay 2009, “Beyond-The-Job-Instruction: Bringing Brains back to Work,” Training Within Industry Summit, Mason, OhioMay 2009, “Building EPIC Leaders – Developing Leader Self-Efficacy,” Scanlon Leadership Network Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan January 2009, “Making lean work in your culture,” Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Washington, DCJanuary 2009, “Making lean work in your culture,” American Society for Quality, Louisville, KentuckyDecember 2008, “Compression,” (Facilitated discussion), Scanlon Leadership Network, Lansing, Michigan October 2008, “Value stream mapping and analysis in the marine industry,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Miami Beach, FloridaOctober 2008, “Team building,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Miami Beach, FloridaSeptember 2008, “Making lean work in your culture,” National Kaizen Conference Keynote address, Athlone, IrelandMay 2008, “Practical servant leadership,” Scanlon Leadership Network Annual Conference, Dearborn, MichiganFebruary 2008, “Strategic directions,” (Facilitated discussion), Conference on Marine Industry Technical Training (CoMITT), Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaNovember 2007, “Introduction to Lean: Now’s the time,” INTEC Student Symposium, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicOctober 2007, “Lean Thinking at Skier’s Choice,” International Boat Builders Exhibition, Miami Beach, FloridaSeptember 2007, “Integral Lean,” Lean Accounting Summit Keynote address, Orlando, FloridaJune 2007, “Integral Lean,” North American Manufacturing Technology (NAMTECH) Summit Keynote address, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico ................
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