Keynote Speaker: Lewis Lefteroff, MSIE
Lean Tool Master and Six Sigma Black Belt, Senior Consultant, ValuMetrix^® Services, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

As a Lean Tool Master and Six Sigma Black Belt, Lewis is an expert in driving Business Excellence with a focus on quality, cost and timeliness. A graduate of the University of Miami, he earned both bachelor of science and master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering.

After leading numerous lean improvements in medical device manufacturing, Lewis has progressed along the value stream toward the customer, driving Lean improvements in materials management as well as quality system and transactional processes. Continuing into the hospital was his next step in bringing Lean improvements to the customer. Lewis has worked with hospitals across North America and around the world training, leading, and coaching teams in implementing Lean methods and management systems in areas including OR, sterile processing, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy.

He was a pioneer in “Managing in a Lean environment”, based on his own experiences as a young manager, and in addition to project management and change management at the department level, he works with senior executives around the world to develop and deploy their enterprise-wide strategies for engaging front-line staff in implementing continuous improvements.

Scott Berry, MD, FACS
General Surgeon
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

Dr. Berry is a regular guy who has been blessed with a remarkable life. He spends his days trying to be a good person and a good surgeon. In his free time he tries to be a good father. Dr. Berry received his Doctor of Medicine, Magna Cum Laude from Loyola University, Stritich School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, serves on number committees at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, has been extensively published and is a frequent speaker. Dr. Berry served as a Lean Champion for the perioperative services initiative.

J. Kempf Poole, RN, FACHE
Vice President, Ancillary & Support Services Administration
Mississippi Baptist Health System

Kempf Poole is a natve of Nashville, Tennessee but received his educational and professional training in Alabama.  Kempf’s  job as a central sterile supply technician began his career in the surgical area.   This grass roots beginning has provided a grounded foundation for his decision making and leadership style.  Academically he holds degrees in Marketing and Education, Nursing, and a Masters in Healthcare Informatics.

Kempf is the Executive Director for Ancillary Services at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi where he has been since 2003.  His responsibilities include administrative responsibility for the departments of Surgical Services, Radiology, Transportation, Orthopedic Service Line, Wound Healing Center, Laboratory and Pathology.  Baptist Health Systems is the parent company of Baptist Medical Center and a number of related healthcare services and programs. From its beginnings in 1911, Baptist has grown to include a 564-bed medical center, along with a variety of health and medical services for people in every stage of life. Through the decades, Baptist has continued to provide quality, compassionate Christian-based medical care to the people of Mississippi.