Leslie Hawkins

Leslie Hawkins is an accomplished business owner and engineering professional with extensive experience in project management, operations, and product engineering. As the owner of JKL Way Consulting LLC since June 2016, Leslie has also partnered with ZeroCarb LYFE and served as the Interim Chief Operations Officer. Previously, Leslie held the position of Chief of Projects at ThoughtFire, focusing on facilitating transformational client experiences through innovative methodologies. A history of roles at American Furukawa Inc., Mazda North American Operations, and Intier Automotive Interiors demonstrates expertise in automotive engineering, product development, and quality management. Leslie's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.