Experience

Array Technologies

• United States
• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Chandler, Arizona, United States



The Manitowoc Company

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Vice President Human Resources

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2022

  Milwaukee, WI Serving as a corporate officer and reporting to the CEO, responsible for the strategic development and execution of the company‘s human resources function globally including succession planning, talent acquisition, talent development, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, executive, broad-based and incentive compensation programs, health & retirement benefits programs, employee and labor relations, HR information technology systems and HR administration and compliance. •… Show more Serving as a corporate officer and reporting to the CEO, responsible for the strategic development and execution of the company‘s human resources function globally including succession planning, talent acquisition, talent development, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, executive, broad-based and incentive compensation programs, health & retirement benefits programs, employee and labor relations, HR information technology systems and HR administration and compliance. • Developed and implemented an HR strategy to enable growth initiatives and priorities, deployed best practices and tools to accelerate efforts to acquire and develop top talent. • Implemented total rewards programs to resolve executive compensation and sales commission issues including short-term and long-term incentive plan benchmarking and design changes, variable sales commission plan design changes, health & welfare benefits programs updates resulting in improved participant services and >$1.6M in annual savings. • Developed and launched a Leadership Development program focused on enhancing leadership skills to cultivate safety culture and improved results; to develop leadership competencies and behaviors and to effectively leads team to embrace and drive company culture (The Manitowoc Way) in their daily activities. • Supporting company’s ESG priorities, developed a diversity & inclusion roadmap to increase representation throughout the global workforce and leadership team. Launched a mentorship program pairing female high potentials with executive team members to accelerate their development. Promoted 70% of the female cohort within 18 months. Increased annual female hires to ~40% of professional new hires. Show less



FDH Infrastructure Services

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Administrative Officer

  • Dec 2014 - Jan 2018

  Northbrook, IL Reporting to the CEO, responsible for strategy development and execution for the HR, IT, Safety and Marketing functions. Administrative oversight for talent acquisition and development of engineering and field technician professionals across the country. Led a team of executives including VPHR, VP Safety, CIO and Marketing Director. • Implemented operational and talent best practices and tool kits resulting in the doubling of the company’s gross margins in the first 18 months… Show more Reporting to the CEO, responsible for strategy development and execution for the HR, IT, Safety and Marketing functions. Administrative oversight for talent acquisition and development of engineering and field technician professionals across the country. Led a team of executives including VPHR, VP Safety, CIO and Marketing Director. • Implemented operational and talent best practices and tool kits resulting in the doubling of the company’s gross margins in the first 18 months while significantly increasing the hit rate on leadership hires and promotions. • Assisted in the creation and deployment of the company’s first long-range strategic plan and enterprise risk mgt plan. • Led a successful acquisition integration including HR, IT, Safety and Marketing functions; harmonized health & welfare benefit programs and HR policies, deployed a new compensation philosophy and structure, oversaw marketing campaigns. • Developed and deployed talent management toolkit including annual talent review process, talent selection and assessment processes, performance management, new leader on-boarding and leadership & executive development. • Reduced the number of work injuries >47% annually between 2014-2017 through industry-leading employee and subcontractor training, OSHA certifications, field audits and inspections, and safety policy deployment. • Developed and implemented a long-range technology roadmap including infrastructure & network updates, cybersecurity measures, software development offshoring, and software application implementations including Salesforce.com, Concur, financial ERP system, warehouse management system, and a field workflow solution. Show less



Zebra Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Lincolnshire, IL Reporting to the CEO, responsible for global HR strategy development and execution. Supported 50 offices worldwide with oversight of management and organization assessment & development, employee relations, the implementation of talent performance, acquisition management, and the succession planning processes. Responsible for thirty-six (36) HR professionals worldwide, including global and regional HR business partners, compensation, and benefits, HRIS, and HR operations. • Fully… Show more Reporting to the CEO, responsible for global HR strategy development and execution. Supported 50 offices worldwide with oversight of management and organization assessment & development, employee relations, the implementation of talent performance, acquisition management, and the succession planning processes. Responsible for thirty-six (36) HR professionals worldwide, including global and regional HR business partners, compensation, and benefits, HRIS, and HR operations. • Fully aligned the HR function with business strategies and priorities as a trusted advisor to clients globally. • Executed the global delivery of HR strategy and support services. Developed a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with the company’s organic and M&A growth objectives, including geographic and vertical market expansion plans. • Successfully managed a $6.3M annual budget and $22M annual healthcare spend. Achieved 6.85% reduction in HR FTE expense per budget dollar while increasing productivity and top-grading HR talent globally. • Led the company’s cultural transformation to increase customer-centricity in partnership with executive leadership, global employee work teams, and the Disney Institute. Managed project’s $1M annual budget, the direction of global work teams, and the development of program content. Delivered Culture Change Workshop training to global workforce. • Member of Compliance Committee and Chair of Investment Committee. Show less



IDEX Corporation

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President of Human Resources - Health & Science Technologies Segment & Global HRIS

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

  Lake Forest, IL Responsible for $660M in revenue, 22 operating units, and 2,300+ employees worldwide, including 25 HR team members. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: • Full HR responsibility globally for Health and Science; Fluid and Metering Segments; and Emerging Markets, including talent management; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; corporate and regulatory compliance; environmental health and safety; global payroll and HRIS; and M&A due diligence and integration. •… Show more Responsible for $660M in revenue, 22 operating units, and 2,300+ employees worldwide, including 25 HR team members. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: • Full HR responsibility globally for Health and Science; Fluid and Metering Segments; and Emerging Markets, including talent management; compensation and benefits; employee and labor relations; corporate and regulatory compliance; environmental health and safety; global payroll and HRIS; and M&A due diligence and integration. • Implemented the HR talent and organization design and development strategies that helped achieve segment’s 19% Y/Y revenue growth (14% organic) and >30% Y/Y growth in Emerging Markets (37% Y/Y growth in China). • Led the HR functional due diligence and integration of eight acquisitions ($300M+ revenue) since 2006. • Cross-functional responsibilities included strategic sourcing and operational excellence (process improvement) for the Energy and Water business groups. Direct reports included the Director of Strategic Sourcing and the Director of Operational Excellence. Achieved strategic sourcing savings of $1M+ annually in low-cost regions globally and more than $2M annual savings through Lean/continuous Improvement and Kaizen methodology deployment and implementation.

• Vice President of Human Resources - Fluid & Metering Technologies Segment

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

  Lake Forest, IL

• Vice President of Human Resources - Energy & Water Segments

  • Sep 2007 - Mar 2010

• Vice President of Human Resources - Liquid Controls Group

  • Nov 2006 - Sep 2007



AmSan LLC

• Senior Vice President Human Resources

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2006

  Greater Chicago Area Senior Vice President of Human Resources Reported directly to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Key executive of a five-member senior management team brought in to lead company out of financial crisis. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: • Developed and led key HR initiatives that contributed to a 265% increase in earnings ($5.2M to $19M) and increased enterprise value by $100M. Initiatives included workforce restructuring and headcount expense reduction, as well as… Show more Senior Vice President of Human Resources Reported directly to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Key executive of a five-member senior management team brought in to lead company out of financial crisis. Key Responsibilities & Accomplishments: • Developed and led key HR initiatives that contributed to a 265% increase in earnings ($5.2M to $19M) and increased enterprise value by $100M. Initiatives included workforce restructuring and headcount expense reduction, as well as leadership top-grading (40% turnover of key senior management positions). Led employee transition through workforce reductions, branch closures, and consolidations. • Contributed more than $1.5M in savings to the bottom line through benefit plan design changes. Achieved lower healthcare cost increases versus national trend (2005: 6.2% vs. 11.2%, 2006: 2.7% vs. 10%). Show less



US Foods

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Vice President of Human Resources

  • Mar 2001 - Aug 2002



Alliant Foodservice

• Regional Vice President of Human Resources

  • Jul 1996 - Mar 2001

  June 1996 - March 2001: Regional Vice President of Human Resources Market V.P. of Human Resources Human Resources Manager Employee Relations Manager



FPC Foods (Food Pro Corp.)

• Territory Manager

  • 1990 - 1993