Gene Kaplan is founder and principal consultant of Performance Operations with 35 years experience in manufacturing systems and operations. Having owned engineering service and product distribution businesses, and consulted with hundreds more, Gene contributes in all levels in production and distribution organizations including: tactical supply chain functions, production and warehouse management, S&OP, ERP, WMS, team building, talent acquisition and strategic planning. Additionally, he provides leadership coaching to business owners and executives, and helps with organizational improvement through the chain. On projects, he is equally comfortable with the maintenance staff to the board of directors and can bridge the communications/understanding gap interdepartmentally, hierarchically, and interpersonally. This, backed by his ability to enter any project, identify issues, rapidly develop a plan, and direct project execution makes Gene key in many projects.

Lori DuBois is a manufacturing and sales professional turned VP of Operations in the electronics and consumer goods industry. Her experience in manufacturing and sales has honed her ability to see how departments misaligned and incorrectly worked against one another. This spurred her entrance into operations. Bringing this interdepartmental thinking, she expertly integrates auxiliary or outsourced manufacturing, warehousing, and sales functions with the business operation. At Performance Operations, Lori is an indispensable operations leader that can simplify and optimize raw materials sourcing, warehousing, and manufacturing processes in ERP and human factors. Her latest projects have afforded her the opportunity to learn more about new sales channels like Fulfill by Amazon and how this affects manufacturing in the perishable and lot-traceable industries.

Glenn Dimit designs, integrates and directs implementation of custom and SaaS software enterprise solutions in numerous industries across any breadth of operations. He's adept at software integration for modern and legacy applications. Where custom solutions are required, his deliveries are robust, intuitive and age well with the connected enterprises. Beyond technical competency, Glenn is also able to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences, and, during a project, involves the client in every step of the solution. At Performance Operations, we rely on Glenn's software expertise and data-driven, thoroughly prototyped solutions. He has a great ability to understand client needs, translate them into the project and maintain them through to the end solution.

Ad Verkuylen is a project manager and Sr. of Engineering Support for manufacturing operations in the consumer goods, food, and specialty beverage industries. His technical expertise includes greenfield construction, new equipment acquisition, facilities/utilities upgrades, material handling, and packaging. In strategic planning, Ad is versed in developing master plans attentive to existing and emerging technologies and market shifts, and breaking plans down into achievable intermittent goals. At Performance Operations, Ad is equipment focused and highly versed in F&B. He maintains an acute sense for business practicality and develops master plans in line with the company's overall objectives.

Jim White is a former senior level technology executive with 40+ years experience in global sales, marketing and operational management. He specializes in strategic and operational advisory services for early and growth stage technology companies, specifically in manufacturing automation and security markets. In advisory capacities, Jim directs companies in areas of sales and marketing strategies, channel development, executive recruiting, startup and expansion funding. At Performance Operations, Jim is an invaluable asset to clients who need long-term business development direction and is often called on for expertise in global markets or less common industries. He is perfect for seating finite projects into a larger business trajectory and taking on lightweight or highly involved advisory positions.

Doug Henrriquez is an accomplished working operations executive who has developed a deep expertise in leadership programs for business. Doug provides professional services to help companies create, develop, manage and advance their own leadership programs. Doug can work at the detailed level to create leadership program content, mentor and guide trainers, and provide ongoing support through implementation. Doug can also rejuvenate, or evolve existing leadership programs. Much of Doug's original approach was built on the accomplished leadership author and teacher John Maxwell, incorporating leadership principles through trust, accountability, vision and prioritization. Doug and his operations teams have advanced these fundamentals in developing business-focused programs that are flexible in application. PerfOps clients call on Doug for anything and everything pertaining to their leadership programs for purposes of achieving lasting results and improving sustainability within their departments and supply chain teams.

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Charles Intrieri focuses on cost-reduction projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and supply chain improvement in lot-traceable industries. He works to understand the client's business culture and identify core business objectives, then scales the project from the technical to improve business culture and human factors. Charles has overseen projects with large corporations and enjoys bringing this experience to smaller operations. At Performance Operations, Charles implements best practices in operations and supply chain, then works to create a business culture to support their continual improvement. He's great at addressing the immediate needs of a client while ensuring it can keep up with their future growth.

Dale Stephens is an expert in material handling, processing, and packaging for the Food and Beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. He finds equipment solutions on the plant floor and integrates them to meet client and end-user goals. Adept at identifying key bottlenecks to operational efficiency, Dale centers on the relation of workers and machines on the plant floor to sharpen floor design, improve existing operations, and source new equipment solutions to improve operational functionality and consistency. At Performance Operations, Dale brings a technical and statistical problem-solving mindset. He understands manufacturing equipment back to front, and continually produces results in line with the project scope and budget.

Jennie Enholm is a CFO, entrepreneur, accounting/finance advisor, and Cal Poly SLO Lecturer/Consultant. She is experienced in accounting practices and systems, cost analysis, and project budgeting. Having been CFO and entrepreneur in multiple industries, she has a comprehensive understanding not only of finance, but also of how it impacts and is impacted by operations, enabling her devise cross-functional solutions. At Performance Operations, Jennie brings a complete and practical approach to business operations. Versed in all standard accounting enterprises, best practices, and cost analysis, Jennie is comfortable advising at the department and systems level as well as mentoring accounting professionals, entrepreneurs, and new finance executives.

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