Heather Tollefson has joined iSixSigma, the leading provider of content for the Lean Six Sigma community, as Director of Events for its iSixSigma Live! events division.

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Katie Barry
Publisher, iSixSigma/CTQ Media
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www.isixsigma.com

Bainbridge Island, Washington (March 16, 2010) – Heather Tollefson has joined iSixSigma, the leading provider of content for the Lean Six Sigma community, as Director of Events for its iSixSigma Live! events division.

Tollefson will lead the development of on-demand webcasts, social and networking gatherings, the annual iSixSigma Live ! Summit & Awards and Energy Forum for Process Excellence, and custom events. Tollefson will also be responsible for developing new offerings of in-person and web-based events to inform, connect and inspire Lean Six Sigma professionals.

iSixSigma publisher Katie Barry shares, “Ms. Tollefson has been the show producer for each iSixSigma Live! Summit & Awards and custom event in the past two years. Her long-standing role as a member of the iSixSigma family combined with her industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit make her a natural to grow this division while continuing to maximize the quality that is expected of all iSixSigma products.”

For the last 10 years, Heather has served as President of Creative Synergy, providing strategic marketing communications and event management services to companies in the Six Sigma industry. In this role, she has driven innovative strategies that have delivered outstanding results.

“I’m excited to join a team that represents commitment to excellence, dedication to its customers and the drive to be a leader in the marketplace by consistently delivering value-added content,” says Tollefson.

Prior to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Heather served as Creative Director and Technical Producer for the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP). Her experience includes the development and execution of complex marketing campaigns, logistical and technical production of physical events, and implementation of technology-based solutions.

About iSixSigma/CTQ Media

iSixSigma/CTQ Media was acquired by Schofield Media Group in February 2008. The company, headquartered in Bainbridge Island, Wash., is dedicated to helping businesses improve execution. The company’s diverse products and services include Internet portals, magazines, research, marketing services, conferences and custom publishing.