AME Regions
(USA) Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Region serves practitioners and leaders across the diverse enterprise excellence ecosystem in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, connecting members with practitioner-to-practitioner learning and localized events. Our volunteer leadership helps local companies improve competitiveness through shared learning, access to best practices, and an open-door culture to Share, Learn, and Grow together.

Upcoming Events
Wed
29
Oct 2025
Lean yellow belt certification (October)
Virtual Event
Mon
03
Nov 2025
Developing your leaders every day through an all leadership huddle
Virtual Event
Thu
13
Nov 2025
The future of work and work improvement
Virtual Event
Leadership
Officers

Todd Reese
Immediate Past President, Great Lakes Region
Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition

Bill Sample
President, Great Lakes Region
Abbott Nutrition
Abbott Nutrition
Members

Mark Balsmeyer
Jasper Engines

Bass Khoury
MAGNET

Melissa Kaufman
Crown Equipment Corporation

Rick Wiltse
AME Consortia Facilitator

David J. Zink
Solventum

Todd Shadburn
Rev Group

Manoj Mohta
Orchard Consultants
Join the AME Great Lakes Region
Connect with practitioners, leaders, and peers through local events, shared learning, and resources that drive enterprise excellence.