Houston, Texas, United States, June 2025 — Lauren Benson, MS, SHRM-CP has been appointed as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Bishop Lifting, marking a significant leadership enhancement for the organization as it continues to expand its national footprint in the lifting and rigging solutions sector. Lauren brings with her a robust background in strategic HR leadership, people development, and enterprise-scale transformation.
Prior to joining Bishop Lifting, Lauren served as Vice President, HR & HRBP at GD Energy Products, where she led a high-performing HR team serving 17 global manufacturing and office sites. In this role, she spearheaded talent initiatives, operationalized HR strategy, and drove business results through people-first programs.
Earlier in her tenure at GD Energy Products, she was Director, HR & HRBP, overseeing succession planning and M&A HR integration. Before that, Lauren spent nearly seven years at Gardner Denver in several key HR roles, including HR Business Partner & Manager and Senior Regional HR Generalist, driving engagement, compliance, and employee development.
Lauren’s early career includes HR roles at Tesoro Corporation, where she gained foundational experience in talent acquisition and benefits coordination, and an internship at PRIZIM, Inc. Her academic credentials include a Master’s in Human Resources and a SHRM-CP certification, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and excellence in the HR profession.
At Bishop Lifting, Lauren will lead the company’s people strategy—focusing on culture, employee experience, and talent alignment—as the business scales to meet growing customer demands in complex lifting environments.
Bishop Lifting
Founded in 1984, Bishop Lifting is the most trusted name in the lifting industry. With unmatched expertise, an extensive inventory of above- and below-the-hook products, and a strong service-first culture, Bishop Lifting partners with customers to solve both routine and complex lifting challenges across industries.
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