Tonya Porter
About Tonya Porter
Tonya Porter is a Continuous Improvement Leader at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., where she has worked since 2015. She has held various roles in organizations such as Procter & Gamble, General Mills, and Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc., and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Tonya Porter has been serving as the Continuous Improvement Leader at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2015. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at the company has spanned over nine years, during which she has contributed to various projects aimed at optimizing processes and improving overall productivity.
Previous Experience in Continuous Improvement
Prior to her current position, Tonya Porter held several roles in continuous improvement across different organizations. She worked as a Continuous Improvement Leader at General Mills from 2009 to 2012. Before that, she was a Continuous Improvement Consultant at Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Her experience also includes a role as a Reliability Improvement Engineer at Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc. from 2008 to 2009.
Career at Procter & Gamble
Tonya Porter has an extensive background with Procter & Gamble, where she held multiple managerial positions from 1997 to 2007. She started as a Packaging Operations Team Manager, then served as the Education and Training Department Manager, and later as the Organizational Effectiveness Manager. Her roles involved overseeing various operational aspects and implementing strategies for organizational improvement.
Education and Expertise
Tonya Porter earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in the principles of engineering and management, which she has applied throughout her career in continuous improvement and operational leadership.
Community Involvement
Tonya Porter is actively involved in her community through the Junior Service League of Wapakoneta, Ohio. She has led initiatives such as the Tour of Homes and co-led the Reading is Fundamental program. Additionally, she has served as Secretary for the organization and volunteered for the Annual Swap Sale, demonstrating her commitment to community service and engagement.