Dr. Joe Alexander of Belmont University’s Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business has been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2011 Board of Examiners. Alexander serves as associate dean and senior professor of performance excellence for The Massey School.
Every year, the TNCPE award program recognizes organizations in the State of Tennessee demonstrating excellence in business operations and results.
As an examiner Alexander is responsible for reviewing and evaluating organizations that apply for a TNCPE Award. The Board of Examiners is composed of experts from all sectors of the regional economy, including business, industry, education and health care organizations, professional and trade associations and government. Examiners meet the highest standards of achievement and peer recognition in their fields. All members of the board must complete extensive training in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence.
Established in 1993, TNCPE promotes economic development by helping companies grow more competitive in today’s global marketplace. The program is patterned after the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, recognized as the national standard. Over the years, more than 1,100 organizations have participated in the award program.