Role and Company
Lean Mgt Coach/Lean Startup Advisor (Spun out aerospace tech for commercial startups), The Boeing Company
Expertise
28 years experience in small business
Location
Pisgah Forest, NC
About Ruth
My husband and I are both retired engineers/managers from the Boeing Company. I did many things at Boeing over my career but my favorite position was as an innovation advisor responsible for helping teams spinout aerospace patents into commercial ventures. I also was trained as a Lean Process Mgt Coach. These two areas complemented each other in the Lean Startup methodology--an approach I've been applying as a volunteer small business advisor since retiring.
I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Engineering Management with a Manufacturing Engineering emphasis. Since retiring to the mountains of North Carolina, we spend our time mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking. My "hobby" is helping startups get established using Lean Startup methods and helping already established businesses improve their processes and cut costs. I also serve on the board of our local Economic Development organization.
While working in aerospace, I was always impressed with the courage, spirit, and drive of the military customers we served. I would consider it an honor to be able to assist any one of them in achieving their post-service life goals!