John has been with Simpler for over five years. His team has supported the Lean Conversion activities of more than 70 organizations covering 150 manufacturing and administrative operations. Some of the organizations Simpler supports include Baxter Healthcare, Columbus McKinnon, HON, Lockheed Martin, Parker Hannifin, Sealy, Sikorsky, the US Air Force, the US Army and the Royal Air Force. John is considered an industry leader in the application and use of Lean principles in both the office and factory environment.

Prior to joining Simpler, he worked in operations for 18 years. He has held plant manager, general manager and vice president of operations positions for industry leaders such as HON and Jennings Technology (a Danaher company). John used the Lean Conversion business model in his facilities to demonstrate impressive improvements in productivity, delivery, inventory turns, and lead times.