Beverly Townsend

Beverly Townsend is a seasoned professional in lean management with significant experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as Lean Manager at GE Aerospace since December 2022 and as Lean Engineer at Bullard since September 2019, Beverly has also held various roles at Ingersoll Rand, where responsibilities include Lean Learning Manager Talent and Development, focusing on designing curriculum for lean education. Previous positions include Lean Specialist at Pentair Technical Products and Lean Manager at Ingersoll Rand, among others. The early career began at Toyota, where a passion for lean methodologies developed. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Campbellsville University, an MBA from Campbell University, a Lean certification from the University of Kentucky, and multiple degrees from the Savannah College of Art and Design, encompassing fine arts and illustration.