Pat Thomas
About Pat Thomas
Pat Thomas serves as the Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance at Amentum, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in process improvement and quality assurance, having previously held a similar position at DynCorp International for 14 years.
Current Role at Amentum
Pat Thomas serves as the Director of Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance at Amentum. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and quality standards. His role involves overseeing continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring quality assurance processes are effectively implemented within the organization. Amentum is located in Huntsville, Alabama, where Thomas applies his extensive experience in process improvement.
Previous Experience at DynCorp International
Before joining Amentum, Pat Thomas worked at DynCorp International for 14 years, serving as the Director of Continuous Improvement. His tenure at DynCorp lasted from 2007 to 2021, during which he focused on enhancing operational processes and driving quality improvements across various projects. His leadership in continuous improvement initiatives significantly impacted the organization's performance.
Education and Professional Development
Pat Thomas has a robust educational background. He studied at Villanova University, where he focused on Process Improvement and earned a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt from 2014 to 2015. He also attended the US Army War College, achieving a degree in Strategic Studies in 1995. Additionally, he obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from 2009 to 2010 and earned a Master's degree in Management from Webster University, Ft Bragg, from 1989 to 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Humanities from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Lean Six Sigma Course Development
Pat Thomas has played a key role in developing Lean Six Sigma training programs. He created a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course that has certified 123 candidates over the past three years. Additionally, he has been instrumental in establishing a comprehensive 40-hour Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course of instruction, which aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants in process improvement methodologies.