Mark Vardaro

Mr. Vardaro serves as an Senior Director for the Valor Operations Group. His responsibilities include providing project management, technical consulting, and ongoing support for consolidation, operational improvements, business transformation, and Lean Six Sigma training at Valor portfolio companies. Prior to joining the Valor Operations Group in 2006, Mr. Vardaro served as Vice President of Operations at Process-In-Focus in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mr. Vardaro selected and led over 120 Lean Six Sigma projects across multiple industries and within transactional and non-transactional processes. Mr. Vardaro designed and delivered numerous leadership development, teambuilding, and process improvement training programs. Mr. Vardaro received his B.A. in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma and his M.B.A. (Honors Graduate) in International Business from Oklahoma City University. Mr. Vardaro holds various designations and certifications, including RABQSA Certified Aerospace Industry Experienced Lead Auditor; Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (Philips Consumer Electronics); Certified Quality Manager (ASQ); Lean Champion (Tulsa Technology Center); and Certified Strategic Planner (United States Air Force Reserves). Mr. Vardaro is currently a Major in the United States Air Force Reserves.For over 25 years, Mr. Vardaro has worked a multitude of peacetime and wartime operations, including Aircraft Maintenance (flight line, test cell, and repair facility maintenance), Inspector General (IG), Command and Control (CAT), Mobility (UDM), Exercise Evaluation (EET), Family Support, and Process Improvement (AFSO21). Mr. Vardaro has received personal recognition from three Oklahoma Governors for his long-time commitment to the Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation.