Operational Excellence

“The Volkswagen Production System” Kenneth Hatch, CIP/VW Way Assistant Manager, Volkswagen Group North America

“The Use of Business Analytics to Drive Performance in Your Organization" Dr. Shane Griffith, Associate Dean, Lee University

“The Lean Transformation Process” Matthew Brown; President, Brown Stove Works

“The Sanofi Operational Excellence Process” Luke Dillefeld, Manufacturing Excellence, Sanofi Pharmaceutical Company

Human Resources and Safety

“Judgement Index for Selection and Team Building” Denise Rice, President, Peak Performance Inc.

“The DENSO approach to work based learning” Katelyn West, Human Resources Specialist, DENSO Manufacturing

“The Seven Maxims and Safety Leadership” John Corum, Vice President, Cleveland Utilities

“Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent” Dr. Allison Pierce, Assistant Professor, Lee University School of Business

Student Focus

“Lasting Impressions: Your Social Media Footprint” Marci Reiter, Mechatronics Institute Chair, Cleveland State Community College

“Activities to Transform You into a Great Leader” Dr. Hermilio Jasso, Associate Professor, Lee University

Student - Industry Networking Session Recruiting opportunity with both 2 and 4 year students in one location!

“The Co-op Experience: A Student’s Perspective” Co-op Scholarship Winners Presentation

Lunch Panel Discussion

Workforce Development: Strategies and Approaches from Business, Education, and Industry

Facilitator: Denise Rice, President, Peak Performance Inc

Chris Anziano - Plant Manager, Olin Corporation

Linda Ford - Human Resources Director, Carlex

Gary Farlow - President, Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce

Alyssa Douglass - Training and Assessment Specialist, Cleveland State Community College