Maria Lane

Maria Lane has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Maria started their career at Ruiz Mexican Foods, Inc. in 1992, where they served as a Human Resources Manager. In this role, they developed and led orientation and training programs to enhance efficiency and reduce turnover. Maria then moved on to Davey Roofing, Inc., where they continued as a Human Resources Manager and implemented performance management and compliance training.

In 1997, Maria joined Dynamic Cooking Systems as a Human Resources Manager. Here, they designed and implemented a comprehensive benefits program and managed the conversion of payroll systems. Maria then transitioned to KFC, Yum! Brands in 1998 as the Director of Human Resources. In this position, they developed the People Strategy and Vision and led a diverse team to achieve consistent growth and business results.

Following their successful tenure at KFC, Maria became the Vice President of Human Resources at Mimi's Cafe in 2008. During their time there, they developed the People Strategy and Vision, leading to improvements in hospitality metrics. Maria then moved to Mars in 2011 and served as the Vice President of Human Resources, responsible for driving the company's mission to provide better food and serve more communities.

Most recently, Maria joined Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in 2018 as the Chief Human Resources Officer. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is a division of Reyes Holdings, a global leader in food and beverage distribution. In their role, Maria oversees the human resources function and manages a workforce of over 12,000 employees across multiple states.

Overall, Maria Lane has demonstrated their expertise in human resources management and has a proven track record of implementing successful strategies and achieving business goals throughout their career.

Maria Lane has a professional education history that includes executive education at Henley Business School in 2014. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from Claremont Graduate University from 1989 to 1991. Maria also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and a minor in International Relations from the University of California, Riverside, which they completed from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, Maria Lane has an unspecified certification in Alternative Dispute Resolution.