ABOUT
Starten Associates delivers proven technique and fresh perspective to optimize product launch.
Our technique ignites collaboration and establishes sustainable, compliant launch process to accelerate time to market.
Doug Finkhousen
Founder and President
A proven change agent and facilitator of cross-business results, I have a strong proficiency for fresh thinking, strategy and production efficiency. I am driven to achieve results that are real and sustainable for your business.
Award-winning leader with two decades experience catapulting both productivity and profitability in global engineering and manufacturing operations. Lean Champion with in-depth background directing all aspects of the manufacturing and engineering processes from cost estimation, budget creation and oversight to product and process design, lean manufacturing process implementation and continuous improvement project execution. Recognized for strategic insight, long-range plan development and implementation, and cultivating revenue-producing new business opportunities. Exceptional communicator and presenter skilled at building world-class teams that produce on-time, on-budget results through product/process redesign, innovation and collaboration.