Rob PtacekRob Ptacek is a partner in the Global Lean Institute and President and CEO of Competitive Edge Training and Consulting, a firm specializing in leader and organizational development, and Lean Enterprise transformations. Mr. Ptacek holds a BS in metllurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, and a Masters of Management from Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Ptacek is an adjunct instructor of management principles, manufacturing strategy, and total quality management, and has instructed at Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Davenport University, and currently instructs in the Lean Champion Certification program at Grand Rapids Community College. Read More Read Less