UQMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Ronald Fite
Dr. Yannick Atthos Diaye
Dr. Ivan Del Valle
Daniel Garvin
Dr. Lee Brown
Dr. Ehab El Shamy
Bill Goebel
Stewart Ervin
Richard Pohland
Arturo Salgado
Teresa Bauer
Dr. Zahid Ali
Brian Rhodes
Dan Grimsley
Christian Ranche
The UQMI is an international accreditation and certification organization that consist of members from a variety of industries and diverse occupations that share a common interest in a balanced approach to continuous improvement. The original organization was founded the original organization in 1998 under the name of the Lean Manufacturing Consortium. In 2009, the Lean Manufacturing Consortium merged with the International Lean Association. In 2010, the LMC and ILA restructured under the direction of Dr. Ronald Fite and emerged as The UNITED QUALITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (UQMI).
The structure of our organization consist of a board chair and board of directors that represent a wide range of knowledge and experience. These individuals come from manufacturing, consulting firms and academic backgrounds.
VISION: To provide a standardize approach for skill recognition in the area of Continuous Improvement for both Domestic and International groups.
MISSION: This will be accomplished by reviewing and accrediting of the courses offered by our Partner Members and the standardization of the certification and recognition process.
Dan Grimsley
Daniel Garvin Director of Marketing
Stewart Ervin
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Dr. Yannick Atthos Diaye Membership Director
The UNITED QUALITY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Professional INTERNATIONAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION & COURSE ACCREDITATION