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About Us

Our Vision

The word “Kaizen” represents continuous improvement in every area of life. At KAIZENSPEED we believe in finding and improving our native genius. There are no “jack of all trades” here. We care about our people and face challenges with optimism. We are forever building a team of determined and ambitious people with complementary skillsets. We recognize that the RIGHT people are our most important asset. We believe in each other and work as a team. KAIZENSPEED exists to build relationships with people and create opportunities for each person to live their dream.

 We envision what could be, instead of what is. We work hard, play hard and persist. We champion hard work, and reward results. Our products are a marriage of performance and aesthetic, never one without the other. We seek best practices instead of “good enough.” We believe that trying to be everything to everyone means being nothing to anyone. We focus 100% of our efforts inside our circle of influence. We work to exceed, not meet expectations. We take responsibility for ourselves, and accountability for our actions.

 We do what we say and promise to never enter in to a transaction that doesn’t benefit everyone involved.

 

 KS Commandments

  • We believe in finding and improving our native genius
  • We care about our people and face challenges with optimism
  • We believe in each other and work as a team
  • We envision what could be, instead of what is
  • We seek best practices, instead of “good enough”
  • We focus 100% of our efforts inside our circle of influence
  • We take responsibility for ourselves and accountability for our actions
  • We work to exceed, not meet expectations
  • We do what we say
  • We never enter in to a transaction that doesn’t benefit everyone involved

 

Our leadership team consists of these core members:

Reid Lunde
(Founder and President)

 Reid has been a gearhead from as far back as he can remember. In grade school he built and modified RC cars and then began working with Honda engines at age 16. Reid started working professionally in the automotive performance industry in 2002 at age 19. He has college level automotive experience, is an ASE certified Master Technician, and is responsible for EFI University's involvement in Washington State. In addition to spending countless hours on the dyno and at the track, Reid is a certified tuner for Hondata, ECtune and AEM and has tuned nearly every engine management system from Accel DFI to Motec and everything in between. His dedication is unrivaled, 12 hour days, late nights and 6 day work weeks year after year are commonplace.

Reid the the host and creator of the iTunes Podcast DO IT FOR A LIVING (Doitforaliving.net), where he interviews performance industry professionals with the intent of helping performance industry business startups.

Check out Reid's car ( Click Here )

 
Nick Windom

(Service Manager)

A part of the KAIZENSPEED team since it's inception, Nick is an ASE certified technician in charge of getting projects completed on schedule. Nick has worked operating CNC machining equipment and is no stranger to maintaining tight tolerances in quality control. Nick served as parts manager for many years and has worked professionally in the performance industry since 2001. Nick is responsible for the smooth operation of the service department from scheduling to completion. 

 



 

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