Michele Esselman

Michele joined RSCS in 2005. Working to instill a high-performance culture throughout the company, Michele has been instrumental in creating programs and opportunities to develop leadership and highlight the company’s ongoing strategic and high-performance management program. With a renewed emphasis on organizational development and succession planning, combined with a focus on change management and a world class culture, RSCS has heightened the impact of human resources on the ultimate success of the company.

Michele is responsible for human resources practices, recruitment and retention, organizational and professional development, rewards and benefits. Additionally, she leads the company’s efforts in internal and external communications and administration.

Before joining the organization, Michele had more than 20 years of human resources, finance and information technology experience with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. (now R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.) where she demonstrated her strengths in developing a winning culture and change management. Michele last served as Divisional Vice President, Employee Communications and Information Systems. She also held a variety of finance positions at NTS Corp., Kentucky Fried Chicken and Capital Holding Corporation.

Michele earned a BA in Accounting from Bellarmine University and is a Certified Management Accountant.