J. J. Keller announces Stephanie Schmidt as new VP of client service
J. J. Keller & Associates recently appointed Stephanie Schmidt as the company's new VP of client service, effective January 1. Schmidt will succeed Kari DuBois, who is retiring.
With nearly 18 years of experience at J. J. Keller, Schmidt has played roles in account management and service operations. Her expertise in delivering high-quality compliance solutions has been instrumental in the success of J. J. Keller's Managed Services. Previously serving as the senior director of service operations, Schmidt has demonstrated her commitment to operational excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
"We are so happy to welcome Stephanie to this critical leadership position," Shaun Gunderson, EVP of managed services at J. J. Keller, said. "Her extensive knowledge and insights gained from her tenure at J. J. Keller will be invaluable in shaping our long-term strategies and ensuring that Managed Services continues to meet and exceed our clients' needs."
Dana Inc. appoints Nora LaFreniere to its board of directors
Dana Inc. recently appointed Nora LaFreniere to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
LaFreniere serves as the EVP and general counsel of Otis Worldwide Corporation, a global, publicly traded company. In this role, she oversees the company's global legal, compliance, business development, intellectual property, security, government relations, quality, and environmental, health, and safety functions.
"I am delighted to welcome Nora to the Dana board of directors," R. Bruce McDonald, Dana chairman and CEO, said. "Her extensive experience in industrial businesses focusing on strategy formulation and executing complex M&A transactions will be invaluable to Dana as we implement our plan to transform the company and accelerate value creation."
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Norfolk Southern names Ann A. Adams chief human resources officer
Norfolk Southern Corp. has named Ann A. Adams as chief human resources officer. PC Bryant has been named VP of human resources, reporting to Adams.
Adams has overseen culture change, relocation, and design of Norfolk Southern's headquarters, national rail labor negotiations, and more. She was named among Atlanta Business Chronicle's Women of Influence in 2022 and one of 10 Influential leaders for 2021 by Railway Age.
"I am excited to continue working alongside my colleagues to build a great culture at NS and proud to have PC leading our human resources function," Adams said. "PC is a collaborative leader who aligns HR strategy with enterprise goals and embraces data and technology to propel the work, all while staying grounded in what is most important—our people."
