Kathleen Cronin, CME Group’s Senior Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, harnesses the power of the right amount of employee engagement.
Deep in the Heart of Ethics – Sarah Hlavinka McConnell, SVP & General Counsel at ABM Industries
How ABM General Council Sarah Hlavinka McConnell’s Texas roots laid the groundwork for her family business success.
Spiraling in Control – Bert Smith, CFO at The Body Shop North America
The Body Shop’s North American CFO Bert Smith’s financial career has revolved around cycles of adapting, evolving and learning.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Mitch Fadel, COO at Rent-A-Center
Mitch Fadel, President & COO of Rent-a-Center, stays true to his first love: Business Operations.
Jill of All Trades – Sharon Stufflebeme, CIO at RadioShack
Sharon Stufflebeme, RadioShack CIO, successfully balances work and family responsibilities, all while advancing the retail experience through technology.
Redefining Marketing – Brad Davis, CMO at Opus Bank
CMO Brad Davis is giving marketing a whole new meaning at fast-growing Opus Bank.
Making Footprints – Mike Williams, VP of HR at Trinity Industries
Trinity Industries HR VP Mike Williams supports—and has worked on—the front lines who deliver the bottom line.
Global Change Agent – Anthony Fogel, CHRO of Ciber Inc.
Anthony Fogel, CHRO of Ciber Inc., spearheads far-reaching initiatives with fire and flexibility.
Breaking Down Barriers – Jill Pollock, VP of Employee and Information Services and CHRO at University of Colorado
By Stephanie Harris Jill Pollock began her career at a time when the professional world was much different for women than it is today. As one of the first women to hold a management position for a major corporation, she constantly was breaking down barriers—and has been doing so ever since. Pollock began her career with Ford Motor Company in …
Planting Seeds – Scott Krenz, CFO at Asbury Automotive Group
Scott Krenz, Asbury Automotive Group’s CFO, leads with a fondness for academia, studies and mentorship.
Making Life Happen – Sean Pence, COO at Quiksilver
Quiksilver COO Sean Pence illustrates the importance of guiding one’s own destiny.
The Psychology of Innovation – Robert Vipperman, SVP, HR & Innovation at Alex Lee, Inc.
Robert Vipperman draws on his executive coaching experience to lead Alex Lee’s HR and Innovation teams with a centered and balanced approach.
Brimming with Big Ideas – Kevin Iaquinto, CMO, Deltek
Kevin Iaquinto brings a fresh relationship marketing approach to Deltek’s B2B software.
From the Editors – March/April 2013
Hello again, readers — Spring is quickly approaching, and with that comes the fourth edition of Forefront. The new year brought new goals and challenges, and with the new season, we hope readers continue to find inspiration in the stories of the business professionals profiled within our pages. In this issue, we proudly feature eight professionals in wide-ranging lines of …
The Perfect Storm – Richard Maranville, CIO at The Freeman Company
CIO & EVP Richard Maranville of Freeman Co. shares his secrets for keeping employees and customers happy.
This information will never be shared with third parties.