Stephen Fries

Stephen Fries currently serves as the Corporate Manager of Lean & Continuous Improvement at Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc., a role held since October 2018, and also functions as an Adjunct Instructor for Lean Six Sigma at Gateway Community College since October 2022. Previously, Stephen held positions including Operations Manager at Juniper and Production Supervisor at Light Metals Coloring, where a focus on team management and continuous improvement was evident. Stephen’s career includes supervisory roles at Webster Bank and Burritt Music Shop, Inc., emphasizing customer experience and operational efficiency. Stephen holds an Associate's Degree in Music Technology & Business from Western Iowa Tech Community College.