As a productivity consultant at UT CIS, Lynn Reed develops and delivers ISO 14001:2015 environment system training and assistance to industries. He also provides environmental regulatory EPCRA Tier II and EPCRA Form Reporting assistance to these industries and other communities. Additionally, Reed is skilled in implementing ISO 9001:2015 principles, product failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) and 8D, as well as customizing supply chain development programs. 

Reed holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and a Master of Science in industrial engineering. His background spans over 40 years of industry experience as a chemical and industrial engineer. He is Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified and maintains other certifications for ISO Environment Management System Lead Auditor and ISO Quality Management System Lead Auditor.

Elisabeth brings more than 10 years of experience in manufacturing, quality management, and business improvement. Her background includes quality management systems, operational improvement, compliance, process development, supplier quality, workforce development, and continuous improvement. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, as well as internal auditing, corrective and preventive action, KPIs, employee training, and process improvement. In her new role with UT CIS, Elisabeth will work directly with manufacturers throughout Middle Tennessee and the Upper Cumberland to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and connect them with the right resources and expertise.