Chris Rutter

Chris Rutter, MBA, LDSS, SHRM-CP has extensive experience in human resources management and leadership roles. Their most recent position was as the Global Human Resources and Inclusion & Diversity Lead at Covetrus, where they provided full-service senior HR leadership to various business teams, focusing on culture, engagement, experience, and retention. Chris oversaw the creation of an onboarding program and a mentoring program to foster growth and development in employees.

Prior to that, Chris served as the Chief Human Resources Officer and System Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Mount Carmel Health System. In this role, they provided strategic and operational executive leadership for multiple locations, handled a large budget, and oversaw HR business partners, employee education, succession planning, diversity/inclusion, and community engagement.

Before joining Mount Carmel Health System, Chris was the Vice President of Human Resources at ContactUS Communications, where they reestablished the HR department to match the company's rapid growth. Chris developed a strategic HR plan to attract top talent and position the company as an employer of choice.

Chris also has experience as the Vice President of Human Resources at Uptivity Inc., where they led the creation of the HR department and implemented various HR policies and procedures. Chris also played a role in property and security management.

Earlier in their career, Chris worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at McGraw-Hill Education.

Overall, Chris Rutter has a proven track record in HR leadership positions, with a focus on talent management, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and strategic planning.

Chris Rutter, MBA, LDSS, SHRM-CP holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Executive & Human Resource Management from Ashland University. Additionally, Chris has earned a BS degree in Human Resource Management & Business Administration (double major) from Franklin University. Chris is also certified as a Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) by the Human Capital Institute (HCI) and holds the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM. Furthermore, Chris has obtained additional certifications such as Verified International Academic Qualifications from World Education Services, Everything DiSC Workplace Facilitator from Everything DiSC: A Wiley Brand, and a Six Sigma Green Belt from Ashland University.