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July 19, 2024 | Summit Interconnect, Inc.Estimated reading time: 1 minute
Summit Interconnect, a leading provider of advanced PCB manufacturing, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Johnson as the new Vice President of Human Resources. Johnson brings a proven track record in human resources leadership, making him a valuable addition to the Summit Interconnect team.
In his new role, Johnson will oversee the Human Resources function across Summit Interconnect's nine locations, which include eight locations in the United States and one in Canada, with a total workforce of more than 1,250 employees. Reporting directly to the CEO, he will be drive HR initiatives and strategies that align with the company's growth objectives, and commitment to employee development and well-being.
"Bobby is a seasoned HR professional and will be a key addition to Summit’s executive team," said Shane Whiteside, President and CEO of Summit Interconnect. "His extensive experience will be important as we continue to expand our operations and invest in our most important asset – our employees. Bobby's leadership will help us maintain a progressive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and drives business success."
Johnson joins Summit Interconnect from 174 Power Global, where he served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, overseeing all HR functions. Before 174 Power Global, Johnson held several key positions at Brookfield Properties, where he led a team of 25 HR professionals across 33 locations in the US and Canada. Prior to Brookfield, he had various roles of increasing responsibility with The Irvine Company, Eaton Corporation & ITT Corporation. In these roles, he was a strategic HR business partner to divisional presidents and corporate executives, working both domestically and internationally, supporting a wide variety of HR initiatives.
"I am excited to join the talented team at Summit and to get back into manufacturing at a time when the PCB industry is experiencing explosive growth," said Bobby Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources at Summit Interconnect. "I look forward to supporting Summit’s leadership position by developing and implementing advanced HR strategies, systems, and processes to support our employees and drive organizational excellence."
Johnson holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from California State University in Long Beach and is fluent in Spanish.
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