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Executive Vice President, Human Resources

The Mechanical Engineering Program at Auburn University offers a hands-on design lab for undergraduate students, graduate students, and doctoral candidates.

C-Suite Executive on a mission to modernize the manufacturing industry. Unique strategic mindset garnered from broad experience in Operations, Human Resources, and Finance. Disruptive change agent with a collaborative, inclusive, lean process mindset to drive sustainable cultural shifts delivering cost competitive positioning for growth. Visionary leader with a long-term perspective strengthening businesses with an investment in modern equipment, cutting-edge technology, and a lean culture. Developed and deployed a manufacturing strategy to capture 50% of the NA market growth and maintain a low-cost position resulting in a 28% return on invested capital (ROIC) and improved operational efficiency. Spearheaded a cultural shift from a hierarchal structure to lean orientation nearly doubling employee net promoter score. Steered CEO succession process for Board of Directors Subcommittee selecting the fourth CEO in company history. Management Advisor to the Board of Directors Human Resources Committee ensuring human capital policies, strategies, and practices aligned with Shareholder expectations. Served as advisor to the Board of Directors Sustainability Committee and Executive Strategic Advisory Committee for Risk Management, DEI, and Corporate Sustainability.