Theresa Lavelle Brainerd

Theresa Lavelle Brainerd currently serves as Corporate Controller at Panduit since February 2025. Previously, Brainerd held the position of Global Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer at Century Aluminum from September 2023 to February 2025. Prior roles include Corporate Controller at S&S Activewear, and various positions at Atkore International, where responsibilities included Controller for the Security SBU and Senior Manager of Technical Accounting and External Reporting. A background in corporate accounting is also evident from experiences at Motorola Solutions and Deloitte, where Brainerd was an Audit Manager. Early career development included roles at BDO USA, LLP, and its Australian branch, as well as an Associate Accountant position at Corn Products International. Academic credentials consist of a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and a high school diploma from Mother McAuley.