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Our Coaches
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Robin Baskette
Instructor, Consultant, and Coach
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Robin Baskette has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and a M.A. in Math Education from Eastern Kentucky University. During her work at Lexmark International, she used DOE to develop inks and select adhesives for inkjet printer cartridges. Then, she taught math for three years before starting a family. Robin believes that DOE is the best tool for scientists and engineers to maximize positive results in their work. The technique provides an organized, detailed approach to problem solving. Robin enjoys being an instructor for ObDOE because it is the perfect mix of teaching in a technical environment, and she enjoys helping scientists and engineers tackle their problems.
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Jerry Fish
Consultant and Coach
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Jerry Fish has a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jerry has 30 years of experience at four Fortune 500 companies, most recently IBM and its printer spinoff, Lexmark International. Jerry's has worked in Acoustics and Vibrations, and LaserPrinter cartridge design and development. He has years of experience using statistical tools such as Design of Experiments and Gage R&R studies to minimize test effort while maximizing the information that can be gleaned from the testing, resulting in efficient and effective optimized solutions. Jerry is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Jerry enjoys the nuts & bolts of statistical tools, but equally enjoys the art of teaching. One of his greatest thrills is to "see the light bulb turn on" when a student clearly understands the subject being taught.
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Bob Johnson,
Consultant and Coach
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Bob has a B.S. in Chemistry, an M.S. and PhD in Metallurgy from Iowa State University, and an M.S. in Statistics from Northern Illinois University. Bob was a materials scientist and statistician for 30 years with DSM Desotech. He successfully used Design of Experiments and SPC to maximize DSM's productivity. Bob has experience in metallurgy, materials science, rheology, testing, and design. Bob is excited about bringing the many benefits of Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control to you.
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William Kappele
President, CEO, Instructor, and Coach
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Bill is responsible for workshop
and supplementary software development. He answers technical questions and is
the lead instructor. You
can read his resume. After you finish that, please have a
look at what other people think of him on the testimonials page.
Please take a look at his story too. |
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