Expertise:
Organizational establishment; Business operations; Program management; Strategic planning; Change management; Business process improvement; Infrastructure and application development; Vendor relationship management
Major Product/SVS:
Information, business and content-enabled workflow solutions to professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her three sons; Reading; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Engineering Management, Walden University (1993); Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Dayton (1986)
Affiliations Awards:
Dayton/Miami Valley Chapter, Project Management Institute, Inc.
Children's Names:
George Allen Lesher; Andrew William Lesher; Michael David Lesher
Charity:
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Miami Country Women's Abuse Shelter
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to education and hard work. She never stops learning.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after gaining extensive experience and training in the field of information technology.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational objectives including revenue growth; Maintaining continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result of strategic intent; Managing full systems development life cycle and project life cycle from project initiation to maintenance and support; Selecting vendors; Negotiating contracts; Sustaining strategic business alliances; Overseeing content creation, management and production including editorial workflow, XML and publishing processes
Education Certifications:
Project Management Professional
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Lesher hopes to become a chief technology officer. She would also like to encourage and inspire young women to enter the technology industry.