Chad Frost
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Dir Outreach / Recuit / Career Dev, College of Engineering & Mines
- Lean Six Sigma
Contact Info
- Email: chad.frost@UND.edu
- Office: 701.777.3852
- Alt Phone: 701.777.3852
Office Address
Harrington Hall Room 100A
241 Centennial Drive Stop 8155
Grand Forks, ND 58202-8155
Biography
Earned Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelors of Science in Engineering Management from the University of North Dakota in 1994. 25+ years of work experience in the engineering sales, manufacturing, food processing, and consulting industries with progressive roles of leadership upto a Director level. Attained additional certifications in Quality Management, ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black Belt, LEAN Expert, Design for Six Sigma, and HACCP Food Safety. Currently resides in East Grand Forks, MN with his wife Karla who is also a UND Nursing alumni.
Areas of Interest include LEAN and Six Sigma applications in Industry and Academia, developing professional development content and system for the CEM Consulting Group
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota 1994
BS Engineering Management, University of North Dakota 1994
1994-1995 Westinghouse Electrical Distribution Sales Engineer, Chicago, IL office
1995-1997 Hutchinson Technology Inc., Product Engineer, Sioux Falls, SD plant
1997-2000 Hutchinson Technology Inc., Quality Manager, Eau Claire, WI plant
2000-2007 Rockwell Automation, Quality Director, Eden Prairie, MN plant
2007-2012 LM Wind Power, Quality Director, Grand Forks, ND plant
2013-2014 AGCO/GSI Plant Director, Taylorville, IL plant
2014-2018 EAPC Business Excellence Director, Grand Forks, ND office
2018-2022 Simplot Manufacturing Excellence Manager, Grand Forks, ND plant
2022- Pres UND College of Engineering and Mines Director of Professional Development, Grand Forks, ND campus