Christopher Hicks

Christopher Hicks has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President Operations and Process Improvement at Reading Rock, Inc. Prior to this, they worked at UGN, Inc., where they served as Vice President Operations and Plant Manager-Multi Site. Christopher played a crucial role in facilitating organizational change, implementing process improvements, and leading large teams. Christopher also had experience as a Director of Manufacturing and Plant Manager at UGN, Inc. In addition, they worked as a Production Manager at American Woodmark, a Value Stream Leader at Maxon Furniture Inc., an Operational Excellence Manager and Superintendent/Continuous Improvement Leader at Greif, Inc., an Owner/Operator at C&S Total Lawn Care, a Production Supervisor at ASMO North Carolina Inc., and a Trainer/Facilitator at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Throughout their career, they have displayed expertise in various areas such as operations, process improvement, safety, quality, productivity, profitability, and employee engagement. Christopher has also utilized methodologies like TPS, Lean, and Six Sigma to drive success in their roles.

Christopher Hicks attended Somerset Community College from 2016 to 2021, where they obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS degree in Business Administration and Management, General. Christopher also holds additional certifications in Operations and Performance Management Professional from Somerset Community College in 2022, Lean Enterprise Certification from McKinzey Lean Enterprise Group in 2004, Ornamental & Turf Pest Control from North Carolina Department - Agriculture & Consumer Services in 2002, and a Machinist Apprenticeship from Central Piedmont Community College in 1996.