Rawlings Sporting Goods
Rita Carel has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. From 1985 to 2003, they worked for Schreiber Foods as the Director of Human Resources for Raskas Foods. In this role, they oversaw HR functions for the corporate office and three manufacturing sites, gaining experience in various areas such as employee benefits, compliance, recruitment, and training. Rita also played a key role in the expansion and growth of the company. From 2003 onwards, Rita joined Rawlings Sporting Goods, initially as the Director of Human Resources and then as the Vice President and later as the Senior Vice President. In these roles, they were responsible for managing HR operations across various locations, both domestically and internationally. Rita also served as a member of Rawlings' Strategy Team.
Rita Carel completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from Truman State University, which they attended from 1979 to 1981. After that, they pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Lindenwood University from 1997 to 1999.
Rawlings Sporting Goods
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Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods in the United States. Since the company’s inception in 1887, Rawlings’ mission has always centered on enabling participation by developing and producing innovative, high-performance equipment and protective apparel for the professional, amateur and entry-level player. By continuously developing technologically-enhanced products, Rawlings dominates the industry with innovative new products, enabling serious athletes to reach their full potential and achieve peak performance. With revolutionary industry and product innovations such as football shoulder pads (in 1901), lightweight protective apparel, and the S100 batting helmet line, Rawlings is the authentic and global authority on protecting athletes’ bodies from head-to-toe. Rawlings’ advisory players – from yesterday’s heroes such as Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle, Stan Musial and Sadaharu Oh to today’s stars of Bryce Harper, Giancarlo Stanton, Yadier Molina and Kris Bryant – embody these five core values through their play and dominance in all aspects of the game and their character and integrity off-the-field as well. With an assortment of baseball, basketball and football game-related product lines, Rawlings is present everywhere team sports are played. Leagues and conferences of all skill levels integrate Rawlings’ unparalleled product portfolio into their sports: as the Official Baseball Supplier and Official Helmet of Major League Baseball®, the official baseball of Minor League Baseball, the official baseball and softball for the NCAA®, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation®. Through its products, players and partnerships, Rawlings is unquestionably The Mark of a Pro™.