Kristi D Plain

Kristi D Plain serves as the Human Resources Executive at Cummins Inc., providing leadership for a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes over 25,000 employees globally, focusing on innovation in various automotive technologies and managing the Accelera segment for zero-emission solutions. Previously, Kristi held the position of Executive Director of Human Resources at Accelera by Cummins since its launch in March 2023, following a role as Vice President of Global Human Resources at Brasscraft Mfg., a subsidiary of Masco Corp. In earlier experience, Kristi served as Vice President of Human Resources for the USA TODAY NETWORK, enhancing executive leadership capabilities and unifying HR operations. Kristi began a career transition from journalism to HR as the Human Resources Director for The Detroit News, overseeing recruitment and strategic planning. Kristi holds a Certificate in Advanced Human Resource Executive Program from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor's in Journalism from Eastern Kentucky University.