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ROBERT B. WANGEN Robert Wangen has over 30 years experience in training, training development, and management. His experience includes:

Robert Wangen is the owner of Implement Improvement, LLC in DeWitt, MI. He is a Senior Member and Certified Quality Manager through the American Society for Quality, a member of the Education Team for the Lansing-Jackson Section, the Vice President for Education for the South Central Michigan Chapter of the American Society for Training, a member of the Project Management Institute, and an adjunct faculty member at Lansing Community College. Mr. Wangen has worked with businesses, non profit organizations, and government agencies to improve productivity and enhance both individual and group performance through effective training, coaching, and business performance improvement. Mr. Wangen has assisted organizations such as Capital Area United Way, DeWitt Public Schools, Onsted Community Public Schools, TFM Office Furniture, Governor’s Management Intern Program, Michigan State University, Michigan Department of State, U. S. Department of Agriculture, the Accident Fund Company, and Lear Corporation.

Michigan Army National Guard

As an officer in the Michigan National Guard, Mr. Wangen has served in assignments from a Ranger Company Commander to Infantry Battalion Commander. He was the project officer for the first Michigan National Guard Future Plan, has served as the lead trainer and coordinator of all Total Quality Management Training for the Michigan National Guard, working with senior leaders throughout the state. As the Operations Officer for the Michigan National Guard Regional Training Institute, he supervised the Officer Candidate School, and professional development of Non-Commissioned Officers. His last assignment was as the Deputy Director of Military Personnel for the Michigan Army National Guard. He commanded the first Michigan Army National Guard unit to deploy to Operation Desert Shield and was awarded the Bronze Star for this service.

American Red Cross

Mr. Wangen served as the Safety Programs Field Representative for Oakland County from 1974 to 1978, where he was responsible for public education programs in First Aid, Small Craft Safety, and Water Safety. He coordinated efforts of approximately 2,000 volunteer instructors, assisted recreation and community education agencies in implementing programs in these areas. He assisted the Michigan Department of Public Health to develop implementation guidelines for water safety legislation.

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

As the Community Program Director, Mr. Wangen was responsible for the development and execution of the YMCA program plan for the service area encompassing Warren, Centerline, and Sterling Heights. He developed the budget, marketing program, and managed part time staff of 30 personnel. He developed a Handicapped Instructional Swimming Program for area handicapped youth. He supervised the operation of the YMCA for six months during the absence of an Executive Director, coordinated the activities of the YMCA Program Committee, and assisted the activities of the YMCA Executive Board.