Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting. In his 53-year career, he has served as an executive leader in the healthcare industry, including at ThedaCare and Northern Michigan Hospitals, and he has advised a range of organizations in his capacity as a consultant. A passionate advocate for organizational transformation, he specializes in strategic and operational planning, executive coaching, and process improvement using lean methodologies. Beyond his work in leadership coaching, he co-owns a photography and illustration business with his wife, Debra. Roger is also the author of Owning the Room and On the Mend, which won a Shingo Research and Publications award. He has four children and six grandchildren, and lives in Kimberly, Wisconsin, with his wife and dog. You can connect with him at www.sloangerard.com.