Tracey Richardson is founder and co-owner of Teaching Lean, Inc. She has many decades of experience in Toyota methodologies, including, Toyota Way, Toyota Business Practices (8 Step Problem Solving), Toyota Production System, Standardized work, A3, Strategy Deployment, Visual Management, and Worksite Communication.

Ernie Richardson is also founder and co-owner of Teaching Lean, Inc. Ernie retired from Toyota after 25 years of service holding high-level manufacturing and HR positions. Ernie is also experienced in the Toyota Way, Toyota Business Practices, A3, Toyota Production System, Human Resources Policy Management/Strategy Deployment, Standardized work, Medical and Safety Management, and Gemba Walks.