Carmen Deese

Carmen Deese, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Human Resources Director at ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc., where responsibilities include developing HR strategies and managing a team of ten HR professionals across various functional areas. Prior experience includes roles as Head of Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, and Area Human Resources Manager at Altium Packaging, where strategic partnership with plant management and employee advocacy were key focuses. Carmen also held positions as Chief Operations Officer at Courage Medical Alliance and Human Resources Manager at Dougherty Equipment Company, overseeing HR functions for a large employee base and facilitating a successful company acquisition. An entrepreneurial background includes founding Deese Equipment Sourcing, LLC, achieving notable sales growth, and extensive experience in marketing and operational roles at Dougherty Equipment Company and the American Legacy Foundation. Carmen holds a degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.