Decatur, Alabama, United States, August 2024 – Laurel A. Yartz has joined Lakeland Industries as the new Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Laurel will oversee all HR initiatives, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development to support the company’s strategic goals and workforce capabilities.
Laurel A. Yartz has started her role as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Lakeland Industries, based in Decatur, Alabama, United States. She will lead HR strategies to drive organizational success.
Previously, Laurel served as the Senior Human Resources Leader at Lewis Tree Service, where she led HR initiatives for over a year. Her role involved developing and implementing HR strategies to enhance employee engagement and organizational efficiency.
Before that, Laurel was the Senior Human Resources Director for Americas Commercial and Global IT at CooperVision for three years. She was responsible for HR leadership across multiple regions, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development.
Laurel also held several significant roles at Corning Incorporated, including Senior Human Resources Leader for Corning Shared Services and Senior Human Resources Leader for Corning Information Technology. Her tenure at Corning spanned three years, where she managed HR functions and contributed to the company’s strategic HR initiatives.
About Lakeland Industries:
Lakeland Industries Inc. is a multidivisional, publicly-held producer of quality, high-performance protective garments for industry in both domestic and worldwide markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, Lakeland Industries boasts over $100 million in sales last year. This impressive growth and recognition are direct results of the company’s ongoing research and development programs, establishing Lakeland as a leader in protective garment manufacturing.
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