Ron Ketelsen
Chief People Officer at MyForest Foods- Claim this Profile
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MyFOREST Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief People Officer
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Feb 2022 - Present
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President and CEO
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Mar 2014 - Present
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L3Harris Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Human Resources Profesional
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Mar 2011 - Present
Clients include Matthews International; Novellus, Inc; CPP Inc. (the Myers-Briggs Company); Santa Clara Valley Water District; RingCentral; Valley Service Electronics (VSE); Specializing in Executive Human Resources Consulting, HR Talent Management Projects, Employee Relations and HR/Payroll System implementation consulting Clients include Matthews International; Novellus, Inc; CPP Inc. (the Myers-Briggs Company); Santa Clara Valley Water District; RingCentral; Valley Service Electronics (VSE); Specializing in Executive Human Resources Consulting, HR Talent Management Projects, Employee Relations and HR/Payroll System implementation consulting
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Power Integrations
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Worldwide Human Resources
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Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
• Provided strategic HR leadership by designing, directing and implementing best practice HR policies, practices and procedures for CEO, Senior Executives, Managers and Contributor level employees that furthered the mission, values and strategic vision of the organization. • Implemented new online Performance Management System (SuccessFactors), aligned strategy with objectives & manage people performance to ensure execution & results. • Partnered with senior management to set… Show more • Provided strategic HR leadership by designing, directing and implementing best practice HR policies, practices and procedures for CEO, Senior Executives, Managers and Contributor level employees that furthered the mission, values and strategic vision of the organization. • Implemented new online Performance Management System (SuccessFactors), aligned strategy with objectives & manage people performance to ensure execution & results. • Partnered with senior management to set strategic direction for total reward programs to support the business. Renegotiated new insurance policies and rates providing a $1.1 million savings annually. Managed various US health and welfare benefit programs including medical, dental, life, group universal life, vision etc. Negotiated renewals with providers and carriers. • Drove company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, stock option grant programs, RSUs, PSUs, performance reviews, training solutions, workforce planning, organizational change, benefits offerings, corporate insurance coverage, and risk assessment). • Directed merger and acquisition integrations; identifying the link between corporate strategic planning and M&A strategy; examining the due diligence process in screening a merger or acquisition • Coordinated the opening of offices in the US and international locations. Worked with legal contacts to create subsidiaries/sales representative offices and ensured trademarks/name rights. • Managed staffing and recruitment needs including succession planning for management and key contributor positions. Administered the recruitment and selection through the hiring processes. Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (Jobvite) to attract and retain “A” candidate talent. • Managed HRIS implementation (Oracle HR), and developed corporate standards. Show less • Provided strategic HR leadership by designing, directing and implementing best practice HR policies, practices and procedures for CEO, Senior Executives, Managers and Contributor level employees that furthered the mission, values and strategic vision of the organization. • Implemented new online Performance Management System (SuccessFactors), aligned strategy with objectives & manage people performance to ensure execution & results. • Partnered with senior management to set… Show more • Provided strategic HR leadership by designing, directing and implementing best practice HR policies, practices and procedures for CEO, Senior Executives, Managers and Contributor level employees that furthered the mission, values and strategic vision of the organization. • Implemented new online Performance Management System (SuccessFactors), aligned strategy with objectives & manage people performance to ensure execution & results. • Partnered with senior management to set strategic direction for total reward programs to support the business. Renegotiated new insurance policies and rates providing a $1.1 million savings annually. Managed various US health and welfare benefit programs including medical, dental, life, group universal life, vision etc. Negotiated renewals with providers and carriers. • Drove company-wide programs and initiatives (e.g., salary review, stock option grant programs, RSUs, PSUs, performance reviews, training solutions, workforce planning, organizational change, benefits offerings, corporate insurance coverage, and risk assessment). • Directed merger and acquisition integrations; identifying the link between corporate strategic planning and M&A strategy; examining the due diligence process in screening a merger or acquisition • Coordinated the opening of offices in the US and international locations. Worked with legal contacts to create subsidiaries/sales representative offices and ensured trademarks/name rights. • Managed staffing and recruitment needs including succession planning for management and key contributor positions. Administered the recruitment and selection through the hiring processes. Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (Jobvite) to attract and retain “A” candidate talent. • Managed HRIS implementation (Oracle HR), and developed corporate standards. Show less
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Performance Management/OD Consultant
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May 2005 - Nov 2007
Business Strategy, Merger Integration, HR Strategy and Execution, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Organization Design, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Compensation and Rewards, Learning and Organization Development, Talent and Performance Management, SuccessFactors and Halogen Expert, Executive Coaching, Legal and Regulatory Compliance and Facilities Management Business Strategy, Merger Integration, HR Strategy and Execution, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Organization Design, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Compensation and Rewards, Learning and Organization Development, Talent and Performance Management, SuccessFactors and Halogen Expert, Executive Coaching, Legal and Regulatory Compliance and Facilities Management
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Director of Human Resources
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2005
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Director of Human Resources for North America
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Sep 2001 - Sep 2003
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VP of Human Reources
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Aug 2000 - 2001
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VP of Employee Services
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Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
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Corporate Human Resource Consultant
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Sep 1992 - Apr 1999
Clients included: APAC Teleservices, Cedar Rapids, IA; IES Utilities/Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA, YWCA of Cedar Rapids and Linn County, Cedar Rapids, IA, Petro-N-Provisions Corporate Office, Muscatine, IA, C.G.C. Stores, Muscatine, IA, and National Marine Representative Association, Camden, TN Clients included: APAC Teleservices, Cedar Rapids, IA; IES Utilities/Industries, Cedar Rapids, IA, YWCA of Cedar Rapids and Linn County, Cedar Rapids, IA, Petro-N-Provisions Corporate Office, Muscatine, IA, C.G.C. Stores, Muscatine, IA, and National Marine Representative Association, Camden, TN
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Manager
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Feb 1984 - Jul 1992
(Construction equipment manufacturing company - union environment) 2,100 employees (Construction equipment manufacturing company - union environment) 2,100 employees
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