Diana Bentz

Evp, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bi-State Development

Diana Bentz, SPHR has over 30 years of experience in HR and talent management. Diana is currently serving as the Interim EVP and CHRO at Bi-State Development, where they lead talent management and HR strategy. Prior to this role, they worked at Commerce Bank as the Manager of Talent Development, focusing on succession and talent management. Diana also has experience as a Manager of Organizational Effectiveness at Earthgrains and as a Consultant at the Center for Business Industry and Labor. Diana has a strong background in instructional design, employee engagement, process improvement, team development, and training facilitation.

Diana Bentz, SPHR, has a strong educational background in various areas. Diana completed their Master's degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University between 2015 and 2018. Prior to that, in 2007 and 2008, they obtained a Certificate in Business Leadership, Change Management, and Finance through e-Cornell, a program offered by Cornell University.

In terms of their undergraduate education, Diana Bentz obtained their BSBA degree in Marketing from Rockhurst College, where they attended from 1983 to 1987. Before their college years, they completed their high school education at Cor Jesu Academy, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided.

In addition to their academic achievements, Diana Bentz has also obtained several certifications. Diana earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in November 2020. Prior to that, in 2014, they obtained the Korn Ferry Voices 360 certification and the Human Capital Strategist (HCS) certification from the Human Capital Institute. In 2013, they completed the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect 101 certification. Furthermore, they obtained the Senn Delaney Culture Shaping certification in January 2014.

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Diana Bentz values continuous learning and has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in management, leadership, finance, human resources, and culture shaping.

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Timeline

  • Evp, Chief Human Resources Officer

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Interim EVP CHRO

    January, 2023

  • VP Talent Management

    June, 2017