Nashville, TN
LCI Community of Practice
Nashville, TN
Welcome to the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Nashville Community of Practice — one of the fastest-growing collaborative networks for design and construction professionals in Middle Tennessee. Since launching in 2024, our Community of Practice has rapidly built momentum by bringing together owners, architects, general contractors, and trade partners who share a commitment to transforming our industry through Lean principles. Through high-impact events, meaningful peer learning, and practical application, we are creating a stronger, more connected construction community.
Get Involved!
The Nashville CoP is a newer but fast-growing community of Lean design and construction professionals! If you’re in the Nashville area with an interest in Lean (even if you have no knowledge or experience), we’d love to hear from you. Please enjoy this message from Nashville CoP Chair Denis Stroup about the value of getting involved with our community and how you can help.
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!
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1/15 - Congress Recap Panel
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2/3 - High Performing Leadership - Collaborative Leadership Behavior / Stakeholder Engagement
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3/18 - Owners Forum - virtual event
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5/12 - Fireside Chat with Joe Donarumo - virtual event
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6/9 - Social Mixer - Nashville Sounds
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7/14 - Modular Power Solutions
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8/11 - Lean Simulation - Flow or Pull Planning
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9/15 - Gemba Tour
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11/10 - 2026 Retrospective - Programming Fodder
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12/8 - Holiday Social - TBD
Core Members
- Leader - Denis Stroup, Barge Design Solutions
- Vice Leader - Eric Guffey, Messer Construction
- Events Leader - Sandy Hankiewicz, Rosendin Electric
- Communications Leader - Will Cassetty, HCA Healthcare
- Member - Michael Gallagher, Turner Construction Company
- Member - LW Canter, Inline Electric Supply Company, Inc.
- Member - Walter Smith, Grace
- Leader Emeritus - Rachel Waner, JE Dunn