President, Mount Sopris Instrument Company

Thom Mandl is President of Mount Sopris Instrument Company in Denver, a manufacturer of geophysical equipment for sub-surface investigations. With the assistance of Manufacturer’s Edge, Thom launched the company’s LEAN initiative in 2014, which has dramatically improved customer outcomes, global competitiveness, and financial results.

Prior to Mount Sopris, Thom worked for both small and large manufacturers in a variety of industries, including Ford Motor Company and Procter & Gamble. Thom has an engineering degree and MBA, and holds professional certifications in LEAN and supply chain management.

Thom joined the Manufacturer’s Edge board of directors in 2017, and also sits on the board of APICS Northern Colorado.