09/08/2026
Congratulations to the seven graduates of the Lean + Leadership for Supervisors program hosted by the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by SD MTS! Over six months, participants completed intensive training in leadership, lean manufacturing, problem-solving, communication, and process improvement. Their projects delivered measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery within their organizations. Well done to all involved! Pictured are Kate McKinnon from Dakota Pump, Ben Fuerst from Patzer Woodworking, Robert Jokumsen from Dakota Pump, Monte Bordewyk from Innovative Systems Limited, Carlos Miranda from Etria, Johanna Allen from the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce, and Stuart Giere, class facilitator, and Business Advisor for SD MTS. Not picture is Tim Wagner from Dakota Pump.