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Home > About Us > Principals & Professionals PRINCIPALS & PROFESSIONALS Our team members bring unparalleled expertise as executives, managers and technical professionals. Each lean manufacturing consultant has proven experience in managing strategic planning and organizational change and applying Lean and Six Sigma business practices to create world-class performance. Our business consultants are recognized leaders in building and facilitating interdisciplinary teams that are able to develop creative, cost-effective solutions to the difficult challenges faced by managers in today's competitive business climate. Rick L. Smith, President
He has helped companies from a diverse range of manufacturing environments become more competitive by implementing Lean Business Practices and Kaizen Events. His hands-on involvement and in-depth knowledge of large-scale change – combined with his local, state and federal manufacturing regulatory knowledge – have proved to be invaluable to clients. Rick also has a long history of working with state-funded programs, including the California ETP. Rick has an educational background in Mechanical Engineering, and is a Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) and Registered Environmental Assessor (REA). Trina A. Green
Trina attended Stevens Henager Business College and Weber State University. She has been involved in local Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) programs to promote continuous improvement. She is also certified as a Lean Manager in Administrative and Service Programs. Glenn Jensen
He has more than 20 years experience as a successful businessman in an array of companies, industries and roles. He has worked as a Business Owner, General Manager, Operations Manager and Human Resources Manager. In addition to his Lean experience, Glenn has worked in executive positions in Human Resources and General Management. Glenn has been credited with saving a number of businesses that were on the brink of financial or operational collapse. Glenn holds a bachelors degree in Personnel Administration and Industrial Relations. Glenn is frequently invited to speak as a guest lecturer for Universities and other professional associations. Dave Scott
Dave’s manufacturing and management background spans over 40 years in industrial engineering, production and inventory control, manufacturing engineering and related senior leadership positions. He has expertise in Lean training and implementation, strategic direction, facilities planning,business development, and the full range of World Class Manufacturing practices. Dave holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago with an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University. He has been active in the Champions Club of the AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence). David R. Dixon
Dave has brought this expertise to a wide variety of manufacturing environments that include machining operations, heavy fabrication, electronics assembly, lighting, signage and offset printing. He has also applied lean principles to non-manufacturing environments, such as administration. Dave is highly respected for his ability to facilitate the cultural changes that are mandatory for success in today’s highly competitive global economy. Dave holds a Master of Business Administration from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Weber State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and is certified in Production and Inventory Management by APICS. He conducts frequent seminars and workshops for client companies and professional groups. John Boyer
John has 33 years consulting experience with commercial and defense clients nationally and internationally; seven years as Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Weber State University; and nine years of industrial experience in various materials, engineering, and top management positions with Rockwell International, Emerson Electric Company, and Hughes Aircraft. He received a Master of Business Administration from Utah State University and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University. He is a registered Professional Engineer and is certified at the Fellow Level in Production and Inventory Management by APICS. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars both national and international. PROFESSIONALS Gary High Ed Phillips Elton T. Reid Amy Strebel Jeffrey R. Shipman Jack Barrett Pat Welsh Jonathan Leahy Contact Us for a Free Assessment!
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About TCA
Overview
Rick
has more than 34 years of experience in world class technologies
such as Lean Assessment, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Implementation
Coaching, Kaizen Improvement Programs, and Six Sigma. 
Director
of Administration, Trina, is responsible for leading our administrative
team which includes our office operations, accounting, human resources
and recruiting services. Trina has over 25 years’ experience
in a variety of roles, includes sales and marketing, Lean Administration,
in-house training, office/operations management, accounting, workshop
coordination and more recently as our Recruiting and Placement Manager.
Trina has successfully placed Quality Managers, Production Managers,
Lean Specialists, VP Supply Chain, VP Manufacturing, Operations
Managers, Plant Managers and General Managers and a variety of technical
professionals within our clients’ organizations. Trina’s
in-depth knowledge of business consulting services, business education
and human resource management affords a seasoned perspective to
her work. 
Glenn
Jensen is a Senior Consultant, Human Resources and Organizational
Development. He has extensive experience helping companies change
from traditional to World Class/Lean practices. Glenn has an unfailing
belief in the power of teamwork and frequently works with executives
and manager to develop high performance leaders, teams and organizations.
Dave
has worked as a Vice President of Manufacturing/Engineering and
Vice President of Corporate Planning for a multi-plant metal fabricating
and finishing OEM. He has significant experience in Strategic Planning,
as well as, World Class implementations, including all facets of
work teams, Lean/cellular manufacturing, Kaizen and other continuous
improvement technologies.
Dave
R. Dixon, Senior Business Advisor and Consultant, has over 39 years’
experience in Vision, Strategy, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing,
Systems and Resource Management, Customer Focused People and Six
Sigma applications.
John
E. Boyer, Jr., Senior Business Advisor and Consultant, works with
company executive teams, boards, managers and operational experts
from all types of industries to achieve profitable growth and improve
return on investment. He has specialized expertise in Sales, Production
and Inventory planning, Repair/Remanufacturing environments, and
with the selection and implementation of fully integrated and functionally
complete business systems for manufacturing planning and control.|
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