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Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network
By Katie Mills Giorgio CEDAR RAPIDS—Individuals across the state of Iowa working to implement Lean principles and practices in the workplace have teamed up to help others understand (and appreciate) their work. The statewide organization, called the Iowa Lean Consortium…
Brian Weber
Vice President M-C Industries Inc. Age: 39 He’s got drive. Brian Weber works in Monticello…
Kara Trebil
Director of Civic Engagement Cornell College Age: 28 She makes the Corridor a better place.…
Christoph Trappe
Vice President of Communications and Innovation United Way of East Central Iowa Age: 34 For Christoph…
Brian Stutzman
Executive Director Young Parents Network Age: 39 As executive director of Young Parents Network, Brian…
Zoe Stewart
Surgical Director of Kidney Pancreas and Living Donor Transplantation University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Age: 39…
Sheila Samuelson
Founder Bright Green Strategy, Busy Coworking Age: 31 Sheila Samuelson is an early adaptor. “I’m always…
Joel Rochleau
Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager Security State Bank Age: 39 He has initiative. Joel…
Melanie Richert
Senior Community Relations Specialist Rockwell Collins Age: 33 Melanie Richert has worked for Rockwell Collins…
Sara Reasner
Corporate Communications Manager Pratt AudioVisual & Video Corp. Age: 37 A Cedar Rapids native, Sara…
Patty Quintero Rodriguez
Family Advocate, Sibship Coordinator The Arc of Southeast Iowa Age: 34 Patty Quintero Rodriguez takes what…
Lia Pontarelli
Director of Development & Communications Johnson County Salvation Army Age: 30 In a short amount…
Megan Moran
Senior International Tax Analyst Rockwell Collins Age: 28 After spending time in bigger cities, Megan…
Kevin C. Papp
Attorney Bradley & Riley PC Age: 39 Kevin Papp’s list of professional achievements is pages…
Brian Meyer
Owner SERVPRO of Iowa City/Coralville and Ottumwa/Oskaloosa Age: 36 Brian Meyer and his employees help people…
Greg McLaughlin
President Business & Financial Strategies Age: 35 He’s an entrepreneur at heart. Greg McLaughlin is…
