Crystal Peterson
About Crystal Peterson
Crystal Peterson serves as the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Brown-Forman, where she leads initiatives to enhance community relations. With over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, she has held various leadership roles and is actively involved in community enrichment through the Brown-Forman Foundation.
Work at Brown-Forman
Crystal Peterson currently serves as the VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads the company's initiatives to enhance diversity and inclusion within the organization. Prior to this, she worked in various capacities at Brown-Forman, including VP Human Resources Director for North America and Latin America Regions from 2013 to 2017, and VP Human Resources Director for Global Production from 2017 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Brown-Forman has positioned her as a key figure in shaping the company's human resources strategies.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Peterson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Marketing from Xavier University, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. She is also pursuing an Executive Certification in Diversity at Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, focusing on Equity and Inclusion since 2022. Peterson has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and is a Cornell Certified Diversity Professional (CCDP), reflecting her expertise in human resources and diversity management.
Background
Crystal Peterson has over 20 years of experience in various facets of the Human Resources field. Her career began at Northlich as an Assistant Account Manager from 1992 to 1996, followed by a role as Staffing Manager at Yoh Staffing (Day & Zimmermann) from 1996 to 1998. She then served as Human Resources Director at Doe Anderson from 1998 to 2011, and as Sr. Manager, Human Resources at Insight Communications for 11 months in 2011-2012. This diverse background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of human resources.
Achievements
As president of the Brown-Forman Foundation, Crystal Peterson focuses on community enrichment initiatives, particularly in Louisville, Kentucky. Her leadership in this role emphasizes the company's commitment to enhancing community relations. Through her various positions at Brown-Forman and her ongoing education in diversity and inclusion, Peterson has made significant contributions to the company's human resources strategies and community engagement efforts.