Wisconsin

LCI Community of Practice

Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Community of Practice, formerly the “Milwaukee Community of Practice” has adapted its name to better describe the areas they serve which includes Milwaukee, Madison and the Fox Valley!  The LCI Wisconsin Community of Practice is a robust, diverse group of professionals from across the design and construction industry passionate about bringing people together to increase the adoption of a Lean approach.

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Our Impact

What We Do

We are dedicated to raising awareness of Lean principles and strengthening Lean practices in the Milwaukee, Madison and The Fox Valley design and construction community by:

  • Advancing Lean knowledge and understanding.
  • Providing academic, applied and experiential learning opportunities that engage members at any point in their development of Lean mastery.
  • Building a Lean network to better connect people and ideas.
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Get Involved

Visit the upcoming local events section below; as events are opened for registration they will be visible here. Please use the associated link to register. Limited space is available for many of these events. Be sure to reserve your spot early.

Further along in your Lean journey? We’d love to hear from you as we move forward in developing deeper learning and application.

If you are looking for a more active role in our CoP, have questions or suggestions, please contact us.

ERICKSON STRONG Scholarship for 2026 LCI Congress in Atlanta, GA open to applicants!

The Erickson Strong Scholarship was created to encourage an individual who is early on their lean journey, with the ability to attend the Lean Construction Institute’s Annual Congress.  The Scholarship is also to honor the memory of Mark Erickson, and his commitment to educational and professional growth within the Lean Construction Institute.  LCI Congress is heading to Atlanta, GA October 12-16, 2026!  Learn more and access the Erickson Strong Scholarship form HERE!

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Core Members

Wisconsin CoP - 2026
  • Leader - Kyle Alvarez, Advocate Aurora Health
  • Vice Leader & Events Leader - Megan Zak, HGA
  • Vice Leader - Milwaukee - Tom Kral, Pepper Construction
  • Vice Leader - Madison - Tom Zahalka, Miron Construction
  • Vice Leader - Fox Valley - Karen Newhouse, Miron Construction
  • Communications Leader - Christina Robotka, BSI
  • Communications Vice Leader - Robin Anderson, Zimmerman Architectural Studios
  • Golf Outing Co-Leader - Justin Gross, Moore Construction
  • Golf Outing Co-Leader - Aaron White, DIRTT
  • Outreach and Scholarships - Shauna Boyer, The Boldt Company
  • Membership and Sponsorships - Alan Gasvoda, Milwaukee Tool
  • Treasurer - Shawn Hinke, Miron Construction
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Field Crew Huddle

Explore the Field Crew Huddle website to see how community of practice members are contributing to a platform for sharing methods, improvements and lessons learned on project sites or shops. Want to be featured? Now accepting submissions.

Learn More

Upcoming Local Events

22
Wed
Apr

A Lean Coffee - FOX VALLEY

Wisconsin Community of Practice
07
Thu
May

A Lean Happy Hour - FOX VALLEY

Wisconsin Community of Practice
20
Wed
May

MILWAUKEE AREA - Lean Carnival

Wisconsin Community of Practice

Upcoming National Events

03
Fri
Apr

LCI Corporate Members Lean Coffee

LCI National
10
Fri
Apr

Lean Practitioners Lean Coffee

LCI National
10
Fri
Apr

LCI's Lean in the Design Phase

Webinar
13
Mon
Apr

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
15
Wed
Apr

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
24
Fri
Apr

Introduction to the Last Planner System® in Design

Webinar
06
Wed
May

Build Better: Member Connect

LCI National
08
Fri
May

LCI Owners Lean Coffee

LCI National
11
Mon
May

LCI Build Better: The Lean Advantage

LCI National
12
Tue
May

Build Better: Marketing Leaders Quarterly

LCI National