David Pate

David Pate is a skilled business leader with expertise in lean transformations, culture change, and developing lean leaders. He has a background in both process and discrete manufacturing, with industry experience in automotive, food & beverage, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and more. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Information Systems from Appalachian State University. He has held various leadership positions, including Vice President and Managing Director Business Development at TBM Consulting Group, Director of Lean Manufacturing, Plant Manager, and Master Scheduler at Collins & Aikman, showcasing his extensive experience in driving operational excellence and organizational change.