Carrie Tingle

Carrie (Elaine) Tingle is a business professional with over 25 years of experience in progressive human resources roles.

Elaine is currently the Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs at Bridgewater Interiors (BWI). In her role, Elaine is responsible for employee and labor relations which includes the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, managing community relations, training and development activities, and overall employee engagement.

Before joining Bridgewater Interiors, Elaine held a number of roles within Johnson Controls (prior BWI joint venture partner) which included Director of Global Foam and North America Metals, Regional Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Manager for the Customer Business Units, Six Sigma Blackbelt for North America and Human Resources Manager for joint venture company TechnoTrim. She has also held past positions with Teledyne Industries, CableStar Inc., General Motors, and H & R Block.

Elaine’s community involvement activities include serving on the Board of Directors as vice-chair for First Step organization, President of the African American Business Resource Group of Adient (BWI joint venture partner), and participant in Cornerstone School Partner Mornings as well as supporting many other charitable organizations in Metro Detroit.

Elaine earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Support Management from Western Kentucky University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and is also an Income Tax Preparer.