Ed Beverly III
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Ed Beverly III

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Ed Beverly III is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in lean thinking, operational excellence, and business transformation. Throughout his career, he has trained hundreds of professionals in multiple improvement methodologies and has facilitated dozens of high-impact improvement projects, helping organizations achieve measurable efficiency gains, enhanced customer experiences, and stronger bottom-line results. Ed has worked across a wide range of industries, including automotive finance, aerospace, asset management, and corporate aviation, leading strategic initiatives that drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and revenue growth. He has held key leadership roles at Toyota Financial Services and Bank of America, where he implemented large-scale improvements that transformed operational effectiveness. A lifelong learner, Ed earned his MBA from Pepperdine University and holds certifications in Design Thinking and Innovation (University of Virginia, Darden Executive Education), Customer Experience (University of California, Irvine), and Executive Presence and Influence (Emeritus: Wharton Executive Education). He is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Master Black Belt. A retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, Ed blends strategic discipline with sharp wit, making his approach to leadership and problem-solving both insightful and entertaining. His writing style reflects this, delivering lessons through humor, engaging storytelling, and corporate intrigue—ensuring that Stop Jumping to Solutions is as enjoyable as it is informative. He lives in Arizona with his wife, Jen, where he enjoys writing—he’s currently working on his second book, "Lead Like You Mean It: The Art of Inspiring Others"—as well as refining his golf game and crafting the occasional perfect cocktail.
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