My name is Thomas Emmett. I have worked at Fastcap since February of 2016. I started first in our production department and for the last 1.5 years as customer service and as our online order processor.

I enjoy every day working at FastCap. My favorite things about working here include our many shop dogs (like Yoshi the office dog), getting to spend time with my coworkers who are generous, funny, and dedicated to what they do, as well as getting to use and enjoy our beautiful facility in Ferndale, WA. I like working in our woodshop and helping out on the production floor if I am not in the office creating orders and answering customer phone calls and emails. Our focus at Fastcap on lean principles and leadership has also changed my life for the better and has lead to me enjoying my job immensely because we have eliminated so much waste and struggle from work which leaves me free to focus on the fun and challenge of keeping our customers happy.

I am originally from Bellingham, WA and love living in the PNW. I have spent time in Pullman, WA getting a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Washington State University and 2 years after that working for a custom furniture shop in Oakland, California before moving back to Bellingham and starting work at FastCap. In my free time I enjoy reading, cooking, enjoying the parks and outdoor activities in Bellingham, WA and spending time with my family. I think FastCap rocks!

Want to go to Japan and have a life changing experience? Paul Akers discusses the Japan Study Missions that will take place in 2018, along with one bonus trip to Korea. Don’t delay! Team #19 and Team #20 are already full!

For more information on the study mission, go to this link.

Brian Roesch, of Quinter High School, lost 47lbs after reading Lean Health!

My 2018 theme is “Expose”…expose my entire company to operational excellence around the world!

Paul sends a greeting to Decorquip and welcomes them on their Lean journey.

Paul Akers tells the story of the Kaizen Hat and how it came to be! It is to honor the Japanese people for everything he has learned from them.

Paul Akers will be speaking in Italy the summer of 2018. Stay tune for more information!

To check out Paul’s speaking page, go to this link.

Paul Akers discusses how by 3S’ing his closet (Sweep, Sort & Standardize) he can easily find what he wants and reduces the need for buying more clothes.