Barbershop and Beauty Salon Initiative Manager, Project Ricochet Inc.
Dr. Quinton L. Marks, Ph.D., LSSBB, is a distinguished leader in global quality, operations, and manufacturing, renowned for delivering transformative results across the automotive, aerospace, defense, and public health sectors. As Vice President of Operations for Project Ricochet, Inc., Dr. Marks applies his extensive expertise in Lean Manufacturing, quality management, and automated systems to drive operational excellence, expand training initiatives, and advance the organization’s mission of health equity and community empowerment. In this role, he leverages his credentials as a Certified Community Health Worker to align organizational processes with impactful community outcomes. Dr. Marks’ career reflects an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and cross-functional leadership. He has serves as CEO of Titan & Mogul LLC, Titan & Mogul Farms, MaMa’s Sweet Preserves, and has held pivotal roles with industry leaders including L3Harris Technologies, Honeywell Aerospace, Morgan Advanced Materials, General Motors, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing. Holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration, along with master’s degrees in Project Management and Strategic Management, Dr. Marks combines academic excellence with real-world operational leadership. His professional accomplishments are further amplified by published works on lean manufacturing, total quality management, and organizational leadership, including his book Stay Lean: A Comprehensive Guide to Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence. His leadership continues to influence both industry practices and community-based initiatives on a global scale.