Who We Are

Since 2004, the Kesterson Group has been helping clients of all sizes with better transformation and change at the organization and individual level.

Randy Kesterson has worked as a management consultant to organizations such as Bank of America, Caterpillar, Motorola, Bank of Montreal, Ford Motor Company, Abbott Labs, WellPoint, Milliken & Company, RJ Reynolds, Coty USA, Virginia Tech University, Western Governor’s University, Ultra Herley Electronics, DR Allen & Son, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Ultragenyx Pharmacetical, Maersk APM Terminals, US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, State of North Dakota, US Air Force, DOW, Danaher, Beckman Coulter, Johnsonville Foods, Pfizer, Wilbur-Ellis, Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), HAECO Cabin Solutions, Heytex Group, Excel Interior Door, LLC, and others.

  • “Based on my personal experience working with Randy Kesterson, I believe he is well suited for an interim executive or senior advisory role with manufacturing organizations in need of his unique skill set.”

    CEO of a $7.5B Industrial Company

  • “Randy Kesterson was recommended to my organization by one of our customers (Northrop Grumman) who worked with Randy in the past in order to help with delivery challenges. Randy worked with my executive team in creating and executing an On-Time Delivery (OTD) business initiative leveraging Lean and Continuous improvement principles. In < 2 years time, we transformed from a 20% OTD business to a best in class > 90% OTD business and significantly improving margins and customer satisfaction."

    Business Unit President

    Defense Electronics Design and Manufacturing company

  • "Randy Kesterson brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on operational expertise to the table. His leadership and insights were instrumental in helping us navigate complex challenges. I recommend him for organizations looking to elevate their performance."

    Bob Allen, Jr. President

    D.R. Allen & Son, Inc.

  • “I experienced Randy Kesterson personally as a well-structured interim manager. Based on his quick comprehension and broad industry experience, he is able to manage even complex situations within very short time.”

    Hans-Dieter Kohake, CEO

    Heytex Group (Technical Textiles)

  • “I've known Randy for I don't know how long. We first met when I volunteered to be interviewed by him for a book he was writing on the intersection of process management and change management. We enjoyed "talking shop" and went on to become friends and colleagues. Later we collaborated on a project together, which was a delight, and he has served as an informal mentor to me on my own entrepreneurial journey. I've seen him successfully complete numerous interim/ fractional roles over the years, always leaving things better than he found them and Jessica Bronzert Founder and CEO The Sparks Group with relationships intact and strong. You can't go wrong partnering with Randy.”

    Jessica Bronzert, Founder and CEO

    The Sparks Group

  • “Randy is the unique individual who excels at manufacturing operations while always working the financial side of production to optimize results. Strong at supply chain management, cultural drivers on workplace performance, talent identification and development. I believe Randy is well suited to an advisory role or interim leadership role in businesses experiencing challenges.”

    Mike Mulligan, President (Retired)

    General Dynamics - ATP

  • “Randy was an indispensable asset at Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (AES), consistently serving as my go-to problem solver. His innovative and creative solutions not only streamlined operational processes but also significantly influenced our strategic direction. Randy is an inquisitive, deep thinker with a remarkable ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable options that the entire team readily embraces. His executive presence and leadership qualities are exceptional, driving transformative change and consistently delivering outstanding results.”

    Jill Kale, Sector President

    Cobham AES

  • "I enjoyed working with Randy Kesterson. As the CHRO, I could always count on Randy for advice, support and suggestions on how HR and Operations could work together to create an outstanding organization. He strives for "operational excellence" in all his actions. He has a unique skill to create organizational strategy and roll up the sleeves at the same time. Based on my personal experience working with Randy, I believe he is well suited for an executive role, interim or otherwise, in manufacturing organizations in need of his unique skill set".

    Roger Casalengo, SVP and CHRO

    Aerospace & Defense Company

  • "Based on my personal experience working with Randy Kesterson, I can confidently say that he has the leadership, operations, and financial skills and experience that make him well suited for an executive or senior advisory role within manufacturing organizations. He was instrumental in creating value through Operational Excellence, guiding strategic initiatives, and mentoring and developing leaders. Randy's dedication and passion for Manufacturing and OpEx are apparent in everything he does."

    Suzanne Jones, HR and Ethics Leader (now VP of HR with another organization)

    Aerospace & Defense Company