Debra Simons

Debra Simons has extensive work experience in human resources and benefits management. Debra is currently the Director of Global Benefits at Fragomen since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the VP of Human Resources and Benefits at Trillium Solutions, LLC from 2021 to 2022. From 2016 to 2021, they held the position of Vice President and Director of Benefits at Bank of America Merchant Services, where they managed health and wellness benefit plans and vendor relationships. Before that, they served as the Director of HR and Benefits at Horizon Lines from 2013 to 2016, overseeing talent development and employee relations. From 2009 to 2013, they were the VP and Director of HR at Trillium Solutions, LLC, responsible for HR programs in multiple industries. Debra also worked as the VP of HR at Incentive Logic, Inc. from 2007 to 2008 and as the Director of HR at Mesa Airlines, Inc. from 2002 to 2007. Earlier in their career, they held the role of Manager of HR Business Relationships at SAS in 2000 and 2001, supporting sales and marketing strategies.

Debra Simons has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix. Debra also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Upper Iowa University, with a field of study in MBA from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, they have obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification from HRCI in February 2020, and the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in March 2015. Furthermore, Debra has also been certified as a John Maxwell Leadership Certified, although the specific details regarding the institution and the year of certification are not provided.