Team

Jim Thompson - Operations

JIM THOMPSON

A Management System expert specializing in automotive manufacturing process improvements, Jim has over 17 years of experience serving domestic and international organizations in their pursuit of excellence.

In 2003, Jim founded Concentric Management Systems, Inc. in order to serve the training, consultation and assessment needs of his clients, specializing in ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 and AIAG core tool implementation. Jim is a RABQSA accredited QMS Lead Auditor.

Email:  jim.thompson@cmsicharleston.com

 

Dan Brown - Recruiting

DAN BROWN

A veteran recruiter in automotive manufacturing, Dan has over 20 years of experience serving domestic and international corporations in the vehicle systems manufacturing sector.

Dan has expertise in the automotive and heavy-duty commercial markets and recruits at every level of his clients’ organizations, with an emphasis on operations, and technical professionals.  Dan has led the recruitment efforts of several multi-national Tier 1 plant start-ups.

Email:  dan.brown@cmsicharleston.com

 

 
PAT JERRELL
Pat Jerrell – Engineering & QMS
 
An expert in Manufacturing, Reliability and Quality Engineering, Pat has over 35 years of engineering and management experience in the naval avionics and aerospace industry.  He also consultants with automotive and service suppliers.  Pat is an excellent ME, QE and Operations Management Consultant with various ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 and AS9100 implementation projects under his belt.
 
 
Pat specializes in organizational manufacturing process improvement, utilizing his experiences from Raytheon, Naval Avionics Center (NAV) and Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC).  Pat is a RABQSA certified QMS Associate Auditor. 
 
 
 

 
 
 
LEAH JACKMAN-WHEITNER

Dr. Leah - Career Counciling

 
Dr. Jackman-Wheitner’s role as a business and career consultant allows individual coaching clients to fine-tune their personal or professional lives, attaining new levels of success and satisfaction. 
 
Leah has earned a doctorate in counseling psychology from The Ohio State University where she completed a dissertation regarding vocational identity and psychological health.  Her bachelor’s degree with honors in psychology and French is from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  She is a member of the American Psychological Association and has completed coach training through the Institute for Life Coach Training.
 

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BRIAN EICHENLAUB
 

Brian Eichenlaub - Product Dev

Brian is the Product Development Leader for EzQMS – Management System software that supports and enhances ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 (automotive), AS9100 (aerospace), ISO 14001 (environmental), ISO 17025 (laboratory), OHSAS 18001 (health and safety), ISO 13485 (medical devices), TL9000 (telecommunications), ISO 22000/HACCP (food).
 

Brian specializes in expertise related to TS16949, ISO9001, ISO14000, AIAG Standards, Customer Liaison Relations, Computers, Microsoft Office, Network & Internet Systems, Paperless Quality System Development, Molding (Compression, Transfer, & Injection ), Lab & Testing Equipment, O.E.M & Automotive Aftermarket, Military, Medical , Sporting Goods Products, Six Sigma Champion, Consumer Products, Appliance Products, Wiring Applications, Process Audits, writing and implementing procedures.

 
 
 
MELISSA GAINEY

Quality Lab Expert

 
A veteran materials laboratory manager in manufacturing, industrial and commercial testing laboratories, Melissa has over 15 years of experience in laboratory management focusing on ISO certification, quality, customer service and safety.

In 2011 Melissa joined Concentric Management Systems, Inc. to share her experience through training and consulting specializing in Quality Lab Operations, ISO 17025 implementation and account management.  Her experience as a Requirements Analyst and associate development provides a well-rounded profile for supporting lab development and accreditation.

Email:  melissa.gainey@cmsicharleston.com 

 
 
 
THUAN PHAM
 
Thuan is a Six Sigma Blackbelt with over 30 years of engineering, manufacturing, program management and quality management experience in automotive, aerospace and defense industries.
 
Thuan is an expert in problem solving, AIAG Core Tools (SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, etc.) and Advanced Manufacturing techniques such as value-stream mapping, ANOVA, Lean and other Six Sigma tools.
 
 
 
ROBERT JENKINS

Robert Jenkins is a business and management analysis for operations, P&L, strategic planning, process design and improvement, and CMMI / ISO implementation.  Robert works with management and technical staff to control existing systems and processes, and develop new capabilities. 

Robert provides technical and operational expertise for advanced problem solving, productivity improvement and risk management.  He is a RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor, RABQSA Certified Business Improvement Auditor, Certified Aerospace Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CMMI Auditor and ISO 27000 Consultant. 

 
 
JOHN ROBERTS
 
As a principal partner and multimedia designer for the marketing company Jode Solutions, John utilizes his talent and passion for designing and developing content for digital media to serve clients in various industries.   John’s talents range from graphic and web design, video production and editing, to Flash animation.
 
John has adapted and excelled at incorporating new digital media strategies in his client’s marketing projects.  Outside of digital content, he is also an accomplished artist in creating and implementing marketing strategies that include product and web identity, logos, brochures, posters, annual reports, billboards and other marketing materials.
 
 

 

RONII BARTLES

Ronii is a Market Research Consultant and branding strategy guru.  She has a whole list of credentials like an MBA from The Citadel that will bore you to tears and she loves to go around telling people that she actually is one of the Most Influential Women in Business because the Charleston Regional Business Journal told her so.  Obviously she lives in her own little world and really is a walking contradiction.

She loves beer, college football (Let’s GOOO Mountaineers!), pizza, jeans, and designer high heels.  You can find her out and about literally everywhere, so walk up and introduce yourself if you are ready to get an earful; she has never met a stranger.

 
Extended Team
Glenn Gee – Six Sigma & Automotive  |  glenn.gee@cmsicharleston.com
Teresa Knoblauch – ISO/TS 16949  |  teresa.knoblauch@cmsicharleston.com
Chris Mielke - ISO 9001 & ISO 14001  |  chris.mielke@cmsicharleston.com
Neil Hickey – ISO 9001 & AS9100  |  neil.hickey@cmsicharleston.com
Noel Walter – ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, OHSAS 18001  |  noel.walter@cmsicharleston.com
Monty Fox – ISO/TS 16949  |  monty.fox@cmsicharleston.com
Neil McAnally – ISO 9001 & Process Auditing  |  neil.mcanally@cmsicharleston.com
Pam Jenkins – ISO 9001, CMMI, ISO 27000, DoD  |  pam.jenkins@cmsicharleston.com
 

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