Heshium is currently in the process of getting his Lean Champion certification. Dr. Lawrence's professional memberships include the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). He is a representative for the Industrial Technology/Industrial Management Advisory Committee as well as a board member of the Texas Productivity Center (formerly East Texas Lean Consortium). Dr. Lawrence received his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification in 2012. He is currently the President of ATMAE's national student division and commissioner of the Lean Six Sigma certification board.