Lori A. Key

Lori A. Key is a seasoned Human Resource professional with extensive experience in managing diverse HR functions across various organizations. Currently serving as the DC Human Resource Manager at AutoZone since January 2020, Lori oversees HR operations for over 600 employees, focusing on recruitment, employee relations, training, and strategic planning. Previous roles include Compensation & Classification HR Specialist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where Lori ensured regulatory compliance and developed quality assurance programs, and Regional Employee Labor Relations Liaison at Presence Health, where complex employee issues were mediated. Lori’s early career included a prior role as DC Human Resource Manager at AutoZone, where foundational HR functions were similarly managed. Educational achievements include participation in Leadership Tomorrow and Dale Carnegie Training, alongside a notable tenure as Vice President of the Georgetown-Ridgefarm Unit District 4 School Board.