Our Experts
FRANK VOEHL
Summary: (1) Innovation Coach and expert in the application of the business improvement tools and innovation methods to public and private organizations, including city, county, community government, and non-profit operations. (2) Grand Master Black Belt Instructor in Lean Six Sigma and Performance Management.
Summary: (1) Innovation Coach and expert in the application of the business improvement tools and innovation methods to public and private organizations, including city, county, community government, and non-profit operations. (2) Grand Master Black Belt Instructor in Lean Six Sigma and Performance Management. (3) Noted author and series editor of over 30 books and hundreds of business management and improvement articles and technical papers. (4) Provided input on the original design of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and facilitated its crossover to other nations and regions, including the Bahamas, South America, Europe and the Czech Republic. Specialties: (1) Certified (Six Sigma) Application Expert, JUSE (2) Lifetime Master Instructor, QualTec Quality Institute. (3) Lean Six Sigma Grand Master Black Belt, Harrington Institute; PPN; IQF. (4) ISO 9000 Lead Auditor, ASQ; Quest; Eagle. (5) TQM Quality Counselor/Advisor, Crosby Quality College. (6) Certified Management Consultant, CMC
RICK FERNÁNDEZ
* Innovation Coach and expert in the implementation of Innovation Management Systems and Innovation Methodologies and Tools for organizations and businesses in various industries such as Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, Hotels, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Manufacturing and Education.
* Innovation Coach and expert in the implementation of Innovation Management Systems and Innovation Methodologies and Tools for organizations and businesses in various industries such as Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, Hotels, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Manufacturing and Education. * Co-Author of the recent book, "The Framework for Innovation: A Guide to the Body of Innovation Knowledge" * Author of the book, "Total Quality in Purchasing and Supplier Management". * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. * Served as an Examiner for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality and Performance Excellence Award as well as a Senior Examiner for Florida’s Sterling Award for Performance Excellence * Featured international speaker on the topics of Innovation, Innovation Management, and Supply Chain. * Was Adjunct Professor at FIU, NOVA, and Universidad Francisco Marroquin teaching Innovation Management, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Management, Quality, and other decision-sciences-related courses. * BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Quantitative Business from the University of Miami in Florida. * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Purchasing Manager and a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.