Our Team

LEAN Frog was co-founded in 2009 in Huntsville, Alabama by Byron Headrick, MBB, CQE and Sherri Headrick, Ph.D. Since then, LEAN Frog has grown into an award-winning small business and trusted partner for regional schools. Our mission is to improve public education through the practical application of Lean Six Sigma tools and strategies.

We are proud recipients of the following national, regional, and local honors and awards:

• 2016 Southeastern Regional Finalist for DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• 2016 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• 2016 Silver Steve Award “Most Innovative Company of the Year – Up to 100 Employees” from the American Business Awards
• 2016 Silver Stevie Award “Maverick of the Year” (Byron Headrick) from the American Business Awards
• 2015 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• 2015 Best Places to Work Award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• 2014 Small Business of the Year Award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• 2013 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics for Small Businesses from the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama
• 2013 Small Business of the Year Award from the Madison Chamber of Commerce
• 2013 Best Places to Work Finalist from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
• 2012 Small Business of the Year Finalist from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Our team of efficiency experts possesses several years of experience working in education with a variety of specialized skills and certifications, including Lean Six Sigma, project management, human resources, and student instruction.

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Byron Headrick, MBB, CQE

President/Co-Founder

byron@theleanleap.com
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Dr. Sherri Headrick, GB

Director of Marketing and Personnel/Co-Founder/Principal Consultant

sherri@theleanleap.com
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Chasitie White, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief of Staff/Lead Lean Consultant

chasitie@theleanleap.com
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Fred Kemp, MBA

Lead Lean Consultant

fred@theleanleap.com
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Dave Knowles

Sales and Marketing Manager

dave@theleanleap.com
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John Higginbotham, PMP, BB

Master Programs Manager/Lead Lean Consultant

john@theleanleap.com
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Brandon Payne, Ed.D

Director of Operations

brandon@theleanleap.com

Josh Roth, GB

Lean Consultant

josh@theleanleap.com

Denise Christa, GB

Lean Consultant

denise@theleanleap.com

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Mary Marquart, Ed.L

Lean Consultant

mary@theleanleap.com

Beth Stephens

Finance and Office Lead

beth@theleanleap.com

Kathi Mills

Senior Analyst/Lean Technician

kathi@theleanleap.com

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Miranda Summer

Lean Technician

miranda@theleanleap.com

Peggy Wickizer

Administrative Technician

peggy@theleanleap.com

Michelle Stephens

Administrative Technician

michelle@theleanleap.com
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LEAN Frog is a Progress Partner with the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative (HREGI).

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