ASQ would like to acknowledge the following for the sponsorship of the preliminary round judging process.
Regis University
Trainers:

Patricia B. Noonan, President, Noonan & Associates

Robert Finkelmeier, Professor Retired, Regis University
Site Assistant:

Nancy Page Cooper, Coldwell Banker & Dear Ms. Mentor
University of Delaware-Downtown Center
Trainers:
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Jim Bianchetta, President, Bianchetta Resources
Sue Miller, Quality Improvement Manager, Dentsply Caulk
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Fairfield Ocean Walk Resort
Trainer:
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Jeff Porada, Lean Six-Sigma Master Black Belt, Wyndham Vacation Ownership

Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Trainers:
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Mike Whisman, Director Quality Leadership, Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Gaby Gonzalez, Lean 6 Sigma Process Specialist, Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Site Assistant:
Carol Wright, Sr. Executive Assistant, Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Bank of America
Trainer:

Barry Bickley, Master Black Belt, Bank of America
Siltronic
Trainers:
Alethea Arnold, Senior Training and Development Facilitator, Siltronic
Kevin McManus, President, Great Systems
Scitor Corporation
Trainer:
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Ray Emery, Senior Performance Excellence Consultant, Scitor Corporation