Pennsylvania State University

Elnaz Asadian is a Ph.D. Candidate and Research Assistant in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University (PSU). Since 2019, she has been working on a research study funded by LCI to investigate ways to better support trade partners’ adoption of Llean methods. The goal of this study, which is being conducted under the supervision of Dr. Robert Leicht, is to establish a user-friendly, easy-to-use guide for trade partners to advance their business and production goals by identifying appropriate processes or methods. In addition, she focuses on “Lean Teams” and how social interactions and team dynamics affect the adoption of Lean methods for her Ph.D. thesis.

Honorary Member

Linbeck

Joe serves Linbeck as Vice President of Field Operations where he has been able to develop and lead high-performing field teams. Joe is responsible for improving the safety, production, and quality of field operations via Linbeck’s Lean Operating System. He has a unique passion for Lean implementation, continuous improvement, and a ruthless pursuit of waste elimination within his projects, teams, and the overall organization. Joe is
also the co-author to “The Lean Builder”, a business fable written for field leaders and last planners to help them begin their Lean journey with respect to Lean implementation at the field level.

Rosendin Electric

Matt currently serves as the corporate Lean trainer at Rosendin Electric. Matt began his career as an electrician in California 22 years ago. Upon graduating from the IBEW apprenticeship in Phoenix, he immediately began taking unorthodox positions that diversified his skillset in the electrical industry. Matt has worked in various capacities including field leadership, 3D modeling, MEP coordination, electrical manufacturing, spearheading large data center projects, and working as a lab instructor at the IBEW apprenticeship. Matt found his way to the training department at Rosendin Electric in 2018, where he uses Lean practices to help shape and reshape policies, cultivate standards, and build the current and future leaders of the electrical industry.

Penn State University

Rob Leicht is a faculty member in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University. Rob investigates integrated design and construction processes through the lenses of Lean as they relate to project delivery methods, communication, and technology to support team integration and collaboration. Dr. Leicht teaches graduate-level courses in project delivery systems and Lean production management. He also leads the construction-engineering course dedicated to environmental system construction.

Honorary Member

Haley & Aldrich

Nick Masci leads Haley & Aldrich’s Lean consulting practice. A Lean Black Belt, he helps owners, designers, and builders at industry-leading construction companies apply Lean manufacturing principles to shift from a traditional to a construction manufacturing mindset. He works with individuals in the fab shop, on the job site, and in the boardroom to achieve personal breakthroughs, creating the enthusiasm, commitment, and credibility that lead to transformative business results. Nick has decades of experience in the construction industry and has held positions in mechanical contracting, fire protection, and design/build. He attended Villanova University on a U.S. Navy scholarship and served onboard an aircraft carrier, gaining credentials as an Engineering Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Surface Warfare Officer.   

Chair

Southland Industries

Henry serves as the Preconstruction Executive for Southland, after serving as the Sheet Metal General Superintendent for twelve years. He has been a member of Local 104 Sheet Metal Workers Union in Northern California since 1987.
Henry was responsible for over 200 Sheet Metal Workers during his tenure and led Lean implementations on projects throughout Northern California on Southland projects.
Henry currently sits on the National Board of Directors for the LCI and is the incoming Chair for 2023. He was the 2018 recipient of the prestigious LCI Pioneer Award. He is the author of a book called, “Seven Principles: Creating Your Success in the Construction Industry”, designed to help people effectively navigate the industry and bring awareness to seasoned veterans on how to appropriately engage with the new generation of construction professionals. 

KHS&S

Greg joined the carpenters union in 1977 and has worked in commercial construction throughout his career. Greg started at KHS&S in 2001 as General Superintendent. While at KHS&S, Greg has also served as Operations Manager and Regional Vice President of the Anaheim office. Over the last 12 years, Greg has spearheaded KHS&S’ Lean development as Director of Lean. Greg`s 45 years in construction and his knowledge of both field and office work made him a perfect fit to lead the Lean transformation at KHS&S. Greg also serves on the LCI Board of Directors and the WWCCA Board.

Lean Ready Coach

Perry was the Lean Executive Director at Parsons Electric Company for over seven years, working at the company for 23 years in total. He is retired now from Parsons, but still an active Lean coach for Parson and many others under his new company, Lean Ready Coach.

Perry’s interest in construction began with his family’s tradition of construction in carpentry and masonry fields. Perry served honorably in the United States Air Force.

Perry earned his black belt instructors’ certificate under the tutelage of George Trachilis, CEO of Lean Instruction Institute; Dr. Jacob Abraham, retired Toyota A3 Sensei; Ritsuo Shingo, retired Toyota Lean Sensei; and Paul Akers, author of “2 Second Lean.” Perry is a certified instructor for Lean Construction Institute (LCI), serves on the LCI education board, and is a certified instructor for Jeff Liker’s Lean Leadership Institute (LLI). He has certified hundreds of Lean students in the LLI/Parson’s Black Belt program, developed by Perry and LLI, to achieve the corporate goal of becoming a “Lean Ready” trade partner.

Perry continues to develop Lean leaders throughout the industry as a Lean coach from his new company, Lean Ready Coaching. He has certified senior managers, middle managers, project managers, and field leaders. Perry has recently completed a coauthored book with George Trachilis, Lean Construction Leaders, A Trade Partners Guide to Lean.

Perry and his wife Sue have been married for over 40 years. He has three children and four grandchildren.

KHS&S

Blake is responsible for driving Lean development company-wide at KHS&S while focusing on continuous improvement, implementation of the Last Planner System®, and reinforcement of the company’s internal Lean Value Added foundational behaviors. He is also charged with creating and delivering internal training that serves to start the Lean journey for hundreds of employees. His background in business and astrophysics has allowed him to take on multiple roles from in-the-field production engineering and analysis to operational controls/finance. He has a wide range of experience, from working on multi-billion dollar IPD projects to assisting the manufacturing process of ADUs in a production facility. He firmly believes that every project is a new opportunity to grow and ultimately a chance “To Do Everything Better.”