Richard (Rick) Baker is a recognized “Award Winning Business & Operational Excellence Expert.” He brings to Impact Washington his 40 years of experience in implementing world-class leadership and techniques across various industries, including Aerospace, Energy, Industrial, Construction, Equipment, Food, and Wood Products.
Rick has extensive depth and experience with Business Processes managing OEM/ODM suppliers in Asia, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the USA.
He has received several recognitions, including in Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) as one of the best in World Class Methodologies, in the Redmond Business Chamber of Commerce Journal for Operational Excellence, and by AEA, IEEE, Florida Atlantic University, Sundstrand Today, Honeywell News, and SME various articles.
Rick is President & Owner of RC Baker & Associates, LLC based in Kirkland, WA and President & CEO, Owner of Metaltest, Inc, and Materials Test Lab (MTL) based in Kent, WA.