Chris Clevenger

🗣 LinkedIn Top Voice: Leadership • Team Building • Leadership Development • Team Leadership • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Change Management • Employee Engagement • Operations Management

Over 20 years of Business Operations Management experience, with full P&L accountability, in Manufacturing, Distribution, Service, Rental & Sales, incorporating Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology and Team Concept, with focus & emphasis on Safety & Quality. Financial responsibility for producing annual revenues up to $60M and leadership of 150+ Employees including Individual Department, Single Location & Multi-Locations.

Extensive background in Supply Chain Management, including managing all US locations Materials Management program (Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production Control). Accountable for $30M of on-hand Inventory Value and Product Supply to the US Operations, supporting $250M in annual revenues. Member of the Strategic Procurement Group and Inventory Review Board managing Global Inventories of over $500M.

Specialize in Leaning-Out and Growing operations. Identifying & removing waste in operations, while managing change and acquiring team member buy-in so everyone takes ownership in the company’s success. Strong background in employee, customer and vendor relations, improving operational efficiencies, team building, and developing & leading process improvement initiatives, while utilizing a hands-on approach.

Steel manufacturing (Machining, Fabrication and Forming) Including managing welding operations in accordance with AWS D1.1. overseeing more than 60 welders carrying certifications from 3G through 6GR in various metal material grades from mild alloy A36 to high yield A514. Also including machining (CNC & Manual), forming (Shear, Brake, Press, etc) and assembly operations planning & scheduling, maximizing labor & resource utilization.

Professional Training & Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt Certification)
5S / 8 Wastes
(CI) Continuous Improvement Manager
Lean Manufacturing & Value Stream Mapping
(TPM) Total Productive Maintenance
Project Management - Lean Process
(TQM) Total Quality Management
Change Management
Diversity Management
Corporate Ethics Management
Lean Supply Chain Management
Strategic Customer Service Skills
Corporate Risk Management
OSHA 10 Hour & 30 Hour Safety

Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems in a Manufacturing & Service environment, including:
•	QMS / Certifications: ISO 9001 | API Q1 | API 4F | API 8C
•	Recommended Practices (Inspection, Maintenance, Repair & Remanufacture): API 6D | API 8B | AESC Cat 1-4

Thank you,
Chris Clevenger
432.254.4346
Chris.Allen.Clevenger@Gmail.com

Recruiting / Talent Acquisition (Founder)

Founder & Lead Recruiter at #OpenToWork Careers

With a solid foundation in Operational Business Management spanning over two decades, including:

   - Leadership
   - Leadership Development
   - Team Building
   - Lean Manufacturing
   - Continuous Improvement

I transitioned into Contract Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, applying my extensive experience in recruiting, interviewing and hiring for a diverse range of roles, from general labor to mid-senior level management. My journey led to the establishment of #OpenToWork Careers, a recruiting agency where my passion for connecting talent with opportunity thrives.

At #OpenToWork Careers, I specialize in understanding both the client's needs and the candidate's aspirations, ensuring a perfect alignment of goals and skills. My hands-on experience in operational management has endowed me with a unique perspective, allowing me to recognize the intricate requirements of various positions across multiple industries.

Key Achievements:
- Successfully placed candidates in specialized roles such as NDT Level 2, Mechanical Engineers, Manual Machinists, EHS Managers, Drafters/Designers, Project Engineers, and more, across states including Texas, California, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
- Navigated complex hiring landscapes to fill positions ranging from technical roles like Engineering Technicians to strategic positions such as Branch Managers and Directors of HR.
- Built a robust network of professionals and companies, facilitating seamless placements and fulfilling numerous operational and managerial roles, including Operations Managers and Accountants.

My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the nuances of various industries and the ever-evolving job market. At #OpenToWork Careers, we don't just fill positions; we foster long-term professional relationships and contribute to the success of both individuals and organizations.

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Tech Advisory Board Member|Keynote Speaker l Harvard Business School Web3 Speaker | Top 100 Women of the Future| TEDx &CNN Guest Expert Speaker |Serial Entrepreneur INC 5000 list companies | Investor |

🚀 Founder, KH Group | Global Speaker | AI & Web3 Advocate | Forbes “Trailblazer of Tech” | Author (Penguin Random House)

I’m a self-made entrepreneur who built multiple 7-figure companies and one 8-figure brand from the ground up—starting with just $20. Today, everything I’ve created lives under one vision: KH Group, my umbrella company spanning eCommerce, hospitality, media, real estate, and emerging tech.

In 2012, I scaled my first eCommerce brand using predictive AI—before it was cool—to beat big-box retailers in the pricing game. In 2016, I launched Bintana sa Paraiso, now a 5x TripAdvisor Award-winning boutique hotel brand. I believe AI is the ultimate growth edge—and I’ve built proof of that across industries.

🌍 I’m the founder of the Global AI Council, a nonprofit championing AI literacy across 6+ countries. I serve on multiple advisory boards and was honored to speak at Harvard Business School, CNN, and American Express Office Hours (alongside Martha Stewart & Bobbi Brown). I'm also a 2025 World Economic Forum Web3 delegate in Davos for Emerging Tech.

🎤 A 2x TEDx speaker (featured on TED.com), I speak on the future of entrepreneurship, women in tech, and building a limitless life. My upcoming book, Unlimited Possibilities (Penguin Random House, 2025), captures that philosophy.

Kate Hancock

Honored to moderate an important conversation yesterday at Davos World Economic Forum  

I had the privilege of moderating a panel with Apl Apl.de.ap Foundation of the Black Eyed Peas and  Derek Ruth  Omtse Ventures , navigating a timely and meaningful discussion on Financing ASEAN’s Natural Capital.

It was a thoughtful, grounded exchange—focused on how capital, culture, and community can come together to protect and scale the region’s natural assets without losing integrity. These are the conversations that truly matter.

Grateful for the opportunity to help guide this important dialogue—one of the day’s highlight discussions right before the live concert.

Huge thanks to IBH Media  for making this happen

Daniel Robbins  Brian Poe Llamanzares, PhD, MNSA

@wef26 @davos Global AI Council TEDxForbesPark @ibhmedia Entrepreneurs'​ Organization 100 Davos Women World Economic Forum

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Few more days to go—I’m heading to Davos for the World Economic Forum, my favorite gathering of the year for so many reasons.

It’s where real conversations happen.
Where collaboration beats competition.
Where ideas turn into action.

I’ve learned that the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from doing things alone—they come from co-creation.

✨ 2026 is the year of co-creation.
Building together. Sharing platforms. Aligning missions. Creating impact that’s bigger than any single brand or ego.

Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, meeting new builders, and collaborating with people who are shaping what’s next.

See you in Davos.


Daniel Robbins Global AI Council IBH Media 100 Davos Women World Economic Forum

Honored and excited to be speaking at Abraham House in Davos during the World Economic Forum, exploring how Agentic AI is impacting the world—from autonomy to real-world decision-making at scale.

Grateful to be part of this conversation with will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas), apl.de.ap, AP, and Daniel Robbins, alongside global leaders shaping what’s next.

These are the rooms where meaningful conversations happen—and where the future quietly takes form.
Super excited for this opportunity

Global AI Council 100 Davos Women Entrepreneurs'​ Organization EO Platinum One Bridge  Daniel Robbins

As the Founder of the Global AI Council             where our mission is AI literacy and AI safety, I deeply value conversations that go beyond hype and into real strategic shifts.

Rethinking Competitive Advantage in an Autonomous AI World

Earlier today in Davos, I had the pleasure of moderating a powerful discussion at Abraham House with:
	•	Sandy Carter  
	•	Shekhar Natarajan  
	•	Ashish Madan 
             R "Ray" Wang  

Together, we explored where economic value is shifting as autonomous AI moves from experimentation to scale.

Some of the questions we unpacked:
	•	What actually defines advantage in an autonomous AI economy?
	•	Where is autonomous advantage forming first—by industry, region, or capability?
	•	How do leaders balance speed, safety, and governance as AI systems gain agency?
	•	What happens to competitive moats when intelligence becomes embedded, adaptive, and self-directed?

This was a smart, grounded conversation—the kind that challenges assumptions and helps leaders think more clearly about what’s next.

Thank you to the panelists for the depth, and to @Pete and  Daniel Robbins  for the opportunity 

#AbrahamHouse #Davos26 #WEF26 #AI #AgenticAI #AutonomousAI #AILiteracy #AISafety

Yes, World Economic Forum is about impact, business, AI, and quantum computing.
The panels are powerful. The conversations are serious. The stakes are high.

But sometimes, the real magic happens after hours.

After a long day of panels, nothing beats standing around talking about planting 100 million coconuts Omtse Ventures , impact on the ground, and long-term legacy—then realizing you’re doing it at the best after-party in Davos.

An unforgettable night with the Black Eyed Peas @aple.de.ap @will.iam , inside the very first Philippine Pavilion, right in the heart of it all.

Purpose, culture, music, and community—woven together in one moment.
What a treat. 🇵🇭✨

#WEF26 #Davos #Impact #PhilippinePavilion #BlackEyedPeas #GlobalConversations #PurposeDriven #Grateful Global AI Council  

World Economic Forum  Daniel Robbins

Where is the love? 💥

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable party night at World Economic Forum 2026 celebrating with the Black Eyed Peas and Diplo x Avicii Homage here in Davos.

Huge credit to Daniel Robbins and Dan Vo for making this connection happen. Vision, execution, and pure magic. 🙌

Davos isn’t just about panels it’s about culture, connection, and bringing worlds together.

Let’s go.

#WEF26 #Davos2026 #WhereIsTheLove #BlackEyedPeas #Diplo #Grateful #Connections

Sometimes, as a speaker, things happen.
The mic doesn’t work. The tech fails. The moment isn’t perfect.

You don’t stop.
You don’t panic.
You just go with it.

Because at the end of the day, it’s never about the mic.
It’s about the message.

And if the message is clear, timely, and true
people will lean in anyway.

Today felt like one of those moments.


Daniel Robbins Global AI Council TEDxForbesPark

Davos WEF26 just wrapped and I’m still processing it all.

So many conversations. So many pinch me moments.
Panels that challenged how we think about AI, capital, and humanity.
Unexpected hallway chats that turned into real connections.
Music, culture, late night ideas, and early morning purpose.

For me, Davos is never just about the sessions.
It’s about the people you meet between them, the ones who remind you why you’re building, why impact matters, and why access and connection still win in a world moving this fast.

Your turn 👇
What was your favorite WEF26 moment?
A panel, a person, a conversation, or a story worth sharing?

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