Chris “Doc” Pettingill, Ci Coach
About Chris “Doc” Pettingill, Ci Coach
Chris 'Doc' Pettingill serves as the Director of Process Improvement at Silicon Ranch Corporation, where he leads improvement initiatives across departments. With a background in the United States Air Force, he specializes in customer-focused operations excellence and emphasizes a team-oriented coaching approach.
Work at Silicon Ranch
Chris Pettingill serves as the Director of Process Improvement at Silicon Ranch Corporation, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, he is responsible for leading improvement initiatives across various departments. His focus is on enhancing customer-focused operations and aligning processes to drive organizational success. Pettingill emphasizes a team-oriented approach, identifying himself as a coach to empower teams and shift organizational culture.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Chris Pettingill has extensive experience in the United States Air Force, where he held multiple roles over 16 years. He served as a Continuous Improvement Advisor and Trainer from 2007 to 2015 at MacDill AFB, Florida. He also worked as an Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman from 1998 to 2012, with assignments at McConnell AFB, Kansas, and MacDill AFB. His roles included Senior Continuous Improvement Manager from 2015 to 2021 and Continuous Improvement Initiatives Manager from 2021 to 2022, both focusing on operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Chris Pettingill studied at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, where he focused on Lean Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul in 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from Southwestern College, studying from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he studied Management at the Community College of the Air Force, achieving a degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology. His educational background supports his specialization in customer-focused operations excellence.
Coaching Philosophy and Approach
Chris Pettingill emphasizes a coaching philosophy in his approach to process improvement. He focuses on tactical empowerment and culture shifting within organizations, aiming to foster a collaborative environment. By identifying as a coach rather than a consultant, he promotes a team-oriented mindset that encourages participation and engagement in improvement initiatives.