Joseph M. Drago

Joseph M. Drago has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Joseph M. is currently the Director of Operations at Verra Mobility since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Teijin from 2019 to 2022 as the Plant Manager/Director of Operations, where they focused on Lean strategy deployment and optimization of manufacturing operations. From 2014 to 2019, they worked at Argo Consulting as a Director, implementing process improvements and driving cost reductions. At Accenture, they held the position of GM/Regional Senior Delivery Lead from 2010 to 2014, overseeing global operations start-ups. Joseph M. also worked as the VP of Operations at Autocar Trucks from 2007 to 2009, leading lean training and execution. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Area Factories Manager/Plant Manager at Saint Gobain Containers from 2001 to 2006, and as a Plant Superintendent at Saint-Gobain Building Distribution from 1993 to 1999. Prior to that, they were an Area Operations Manager at WCI from 1988 to 1991.

Joseph M. Drago completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, from 1979 to 1983. Additionally, they hold certifications in Black Belt (BB) from Saint Gobain Containers and MSDP from GE.