Chad Finnigan (SVP Technology and Cybersecurity at Kodiak Building Partners):

I had the opportunity to work alongside Lance Grimm, and he is one of those rare leaders who can take a complex, transformational initiative and turn it into a clear, executable path forward.  Lance brings a blend of strategic vision, operational discipline, and people-centered leadership that consistently moves organizations from intent to measurable outcomes.  He excels at aligning executive stakeholders, simplifying complexity, and building the cross-functional momentum required for enterprise-scale change.  Whether the challenge is modernizing technology, reshaping operation models, or driving cultural and process transformation, Lance leads with clarity, accountability, and a steady focus on value creation. Lance is the best storyteller when it comes to communicating the vision that meets everyone’s needs, regardless of where they are in the journey.  Any organization looking for an executive leader of continuous improvement and business transformation will find in Lance a trusted executive who can both architect the strategy and lead the organization through the execution.  He’s a transformative force and a leader I recommend without hesitation.

Mersea Kidan (Director of Industrial Engineering at Agiliti):

I had the privilege of working under Lance Grimm when he served as SVP of Continuous Improvement at Kodiak Building Partners, and I can confidently say he is one of the most visionary Lean leaders I’ve worked with. He brings a rare combination of strategic clarity and practical execution.  His passion for Lean Management Systems is not theoretical, he lives it.  From thoughtful strategy deployment to disciplined daily management, he ensures that continuous improvement is embedded into the culture, not treated as an initiative.  His use of A3 thinking sharpened the organization’s problem-solving capabilities and helped leaders at every level think more critically and systemically. What truly sets him apart is his leadership style.  He is a caring, dependable mentor to executives and emerging leaders alike.  He invests time in developing people, asks the right questions, and challenges you in ways that build both confidence and capability.  Any organization would be fortunate to have a leader with his vision, integrity, and commitment to operational excellence.

Hitesh Bajaj (Director of Innovation at Target Corporation):

I had the opportunity to work with Lance, and what stands out most is his deep expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement.  Lance doesn’t just implement tools—he builds capability. He has the unique ability to instill a true culture of Continuous Improvement by developing people and empowering teams to solve problems at the source.  Through his disciplined use of 8-Step Problem-Solving, Lance creates clarity, structure, and momentum around the right issues—turning everyday challenges into learning opportunities for the organization. What makes Lance especially effective is how he scales improvement.  He develops an “army of problem solvers” across the organization, ensuring that Continuous Improvement is not a program, but a mindset embedded in daily operations.  Any organization looking to strengthen operational excellence and build sustainable improvement capability would benefit from Lance’s leadership.