Roland Lester

Roland Lester has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Roland most recently served as the Vice President of Business Operations at Vehicle Service Group, a Dover Company, starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Operational Consultant at Operations Consulting Partnership from September 2022 to March 2023. From 2018 to 2022, they held the position of Vice President of Operations at Winnebago Industries, overseeing a team of 2,200 employees and enabling $1.5 billion in annual sales. Before that, they worked as the General Manager at IMI Precision Engineering from June 2013 to March 2018, where they were responsible for all aspects of the site's operations. Roland also has experience working at TE Connectivity as the Manager of Continuous Improvement and Cable Plant Manager, implementing lean practices and cost-saving initiatives. Roland also served as a Material Supervisor and Operational Development Leader at Volvo Trucks from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Roland has a background in the military, having served as a Captain in the US Army from 2002 to 2007. Roland also worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Target from 2001 to 2002. Roland's educational background includes a double major in Social Science and Political Science, which they completed in three years at Central Washington University. Roland also interned at the Washington State Senate as a Legislative Intern in 2000.

Roland Lester's education history begins with their high school diploma, which they obtained from Centralia High School in 1995. After completing high school, they attended Central Washington University from 1998 to 2001, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Social Science and Political Science.

In 2015 and 2016, Roland pursued further education by attending Cornell University, where they completed an Executive Leadership Program and received a certificate for it.

In the year 2022, Roland took several online courses to strengthen their business acumen and gain specialized knowledge. Roland obtained a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School Online, a certificate in Leverage Diversity and Inclusion for Organizational Excellence from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a certificate in Driving Strategic Innovation from Wharton Executive Education.

Additionally, Roland has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. These certifications include Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS, Lean Leader Certification from BMGI, Accounting Fundamentals and Reading Financial Statements from Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI), Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University, Project Management Certificate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Strategy and Operations from the International Business Management Institute (IBMI). The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.