Wendy Richards

Wendy Richards has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Wendy is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Vanguard Packaging since October 2020. Prior to this, they worked as the Head of Human Resources at United Rotary Brush Corporation from January 2017 to October 2020. Wendy also held the position of Human Resources/Human Resources Business Partner CAS at B/E Aerospace from September 2014 to December 2016.

Before joining B/E Aerospace, Wendy worked at CSM Bakery Supplies North America from February 2013 to September 2014, where they served as the Director of Human Resources. In this role, they were responsible for HR business partnering, strategic planning, and translating business plans into HR strategies. Wendy also held the position of Senior Human Resources Manager/Business Partner at CSM Bakery Supplies North America from August 2012 to January 2013, where they provided HR support to C-level executives and implemented various HR policies and procedures.

Prior to CSM Bakery Supplies North America, they worked at CSM from October 2010 to August 2012, where they served as the Division HRIS/HR Manager and Integration Program Manager (PMO). Wendy also worked at CSM Bakery Supplies North America from January 2008 to February 2010 as the Supply Chain Operations Systems Manager.

Before their time at CSM, Wendy worked as a Project Manager and HR/Business Manager at CSM from December 2004 to December 2007 and May 2003 to November 2004, respectively. Wendy also has experience working as a Human Resources Manager at Knowledge Alliance, Inc. from November 1999 to May 2003 and as an Accounting & Human Resources Manager at Moss, Codilis, Stawiarski, Morris, Schneider & Prior, LLP from January 1997 to January 1999.

Overall, Wendy Richards has a strong background in human resources, with expertise in HR business partnering, strategic planning, project management, and HR policy development.

Wendy Richards completed their Bachelor's degree in Management in Human Relations from MidAmerica Nazarene University in the academic years 2008-2009. Prior to that, they attended The University of Kansas from 1988-1991, where they participated in the Sports Medicine Residency Program. Wendy also attended Hutchinson High School for their college preparation, although specific dates for their time there were not provided.