Local Government Fellow

Daro Mott

Louisville, KY


Former Chief of Performance Improvement, City of Louisville, KY

Daro Mott is the former Chief of Performance Improvement for Louisville Metro Government. He is an experienced and passionate practitioner of performance excellence and specializes in the practical application of best business practices in local government. Mr. Mott co-authored a book entitled, Coaching (Six Sigma) Green Belts for Sustainable Success, which the American Society for Quality published in May of 2015. Mr. Mott operationalized LouieStat, a data-driven performance leadership strategy into more than 24 different government agencies, trained hundreds of employees in continuous improvement methodologies, implemented an applied six sigma and project management program and led numerous cost saving and efficiency projects. Mr. Mott holds an undergraduate degree from Yale University and two graduate degrees from the University of Louisville.