Baxter Krutsch
About Baxter Krutsch
Baxter Krutsch serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Lennox International, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in human resources and talent development, having held various roles at companies such as The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Oshkosh Corporation.
Work at Lennox
Baxter Krutsch has been serving as the Vice President of Human Resources at Lennox International since 2019. In this role, he has developed a people strategy for the $2 billion Lennox Residential business unit, focusing on supporting productive and profitable business operations. Prior to this position, he worked as the Director of Human Resources for Allied Air Enterprises at Lennox from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Lennox has been marked by a commitment to enhancing organizational capabilities through strategic human resource initiatives.
Previous Experience at Goodyear
Before joining Lennox, Baxter Krutsch held multiple positions at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He worked as an HR Specialist in Global Operations/RDE&Q from 2013 to 2014 and as a Talent Development Specialist for eight months in 2014. Additionally, he was involved in the Global Learning & Development/Talent Management as an HRLP from 2011 to 2012, and as an HR Generalist from 2012 to 2013. His roles at Goodyear contributed to his expertise in talent management and human resources.
Experience at Oshkosh Corporation
Baxter Krutsch worked at Oshkosh Corporation in the Commercial Segment from 2014 to 2017. He served as a Talent Development Manager for two years and then as a Senior Human Resources Manager for one year. His responsibilities included implementing learning and development strategies aimed at enhancing organizational capabilities. This experience further solidified his skills in performance and talent management on a global scale.
Education and Expertise
Baxter Krutsch holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and HR Management from Brigham Young University. He also earned a Master’s Degree in HR Management, Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change Specialization from Colorado State University. His educational background supports his expertise in organizational development, talent acquisition, and strategic succession planning.
Career Development and Skills
Baxter Krutsch has developed a strong foundation in human resources through various roles across multiple organizations. He has experience in creating and implementing performance and talent management strategies on a global scale. His passion for organizational development drives his efforts to build company capabilities and enhance workforce effectiveness through strategic initiatives.