Northern Ohio
LCI Community of Practice
Northern Ohio
The Lean Construction Institute, Northern Ohio Community of Practice (CoP) is dedicated to advancing Lean Construction in our community, to help transform the design and construction industry. Whether you are just beginning your Lean journey or are a veteran Lean practitioner, you are welcome to join our community.
Please email the LCI Northern Ohio CoP for more information or to receive our monthly newsletter.
Our Impact
What We Do
We offer the following events in an effort to further our goal:
- Lean Coffee, which is a forum for conversation among practitioners and other interested professionals;
- Training opportunities in Lean principles and practices;
- Case Studies highlighting best practices and lessons learned in implementing Lean.
Save the Date!
Be on the lookout for these exciting events being planned for 2026. Once they are on the events calendar you will be able to register to attend. We are excited to see you! (Note: Where only month is indicated, date is to be confirmed.)
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January - Lean Coffee - Respect for People
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February - Treats of Congress
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March - Lean Coffee - Making Closeout More Lean
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April - 2nd Annual Lean Golf
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May - Choosing By Advantages
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June - Cogence Presentation - Getting Decisions that Stick
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July - Lean Beer
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August - Community Appreciation
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September - CSU Pizza Party
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October - Lean Coffee and/or Taste of Congress
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November - TBD
Core Members
- Leader - Jenny Han, BILDT
- Vice Leader - Todd Gerber, Gilbane
- Events Co-Leader - Dave Wooley, Donley Inc.
- Events Co-Leader - Sara Bidar, HGA
- Event Champion / Data Collector - Mark Seifried, Middough
- Event Champion - Joe Schilens, Turner
- Event Champion - Grace Sauline, amHigley
- Event Champion - Sammy Saed, SME
- Event Champion / CMAA Liaison - Karen Dyer, G. Stephens, Inc.
- Event Champion - Bryan Wahl, Bostwick Design
- Event Champion - Whiting Turner Liaison - Dan Waters, Bedrock
- Event Champion - CSU Liaison - Armando Francisco, Lake Erie Electric
- Leader Emeritus - Grace Sauline, amHigley
