Steve Cockrell

Steve Cockrell is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the HR Director for US Operations at Gates Corporation since September 2021, Steve has previously held positions such as Senior Human Resources Manager at Shearer’s Foods Burlington, LLC, and HR Business Partner at Unilever. Steve's career includes significant responsibilities at Hubbell Power Systems as a Human Resources Manager, overseeing HR functions in union environments, and at Comcast, where Steve directed HR operations for multiple departments. With a Bachelor of Science in Business emphasizing Human Resource Management from Northern Illinois University, Steve has a strong foundation in HR practices, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, and strategic HR planning.