Betty Ungerman
About Betty Ungerman
Betty Ungerman serves as the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Lennox International, where she has worked since 2012. She has a strong background in corporate law, compliance, and ethics, with previous roles at Baker Botts LLP, Total Petrochemicals, and Jones Day.
Current Role at Lennox International
Betty Ungerman serves as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Lennox International. She has held this position since 2012, overseeing operational legal matters for a $3.8 billion international manufacturing corporation. Ungerman provides legal support and advice to all operating divisions, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate governance. She supervises a team of 7 direct reports and 33 indirect reports across five departments, demonstrating her leadership within the organization.
Previous Experience at Lennox International
Before her current role, Betty Ungerman worked at Lennox International as Chief IP Counsel from 2009 to 2011. In this capacity, she managed intellectual property matters and contributed to the company's legal strategies. Additionally, she served as Chief Counsel for IP and Lennox Commercial Business for one year from 2011 to 2012, further solidifying her expertise in legal affairs within the company.
Legal Career Background
Betty Ungerman has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked at several prominent firms and companies. She was an Associate at Baker Botts LLP from 1990 to 1992, followed by a role as Senior IP Counsel and Manager of Investor Relations North America at Total Petrochemicals from 1992 to 2000. Ungerman also served as Counsel at Jones Day from 2000 to 2007, where she honed her skills in negotiation and litigation management.
Education and Expertise
Betty Ungerman holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from SMU Dedman School of Law, completing her studies from 1987 to 1990. Additionally, she achieved an MBA through an Executive Program at Oklahoma City University. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both engineering and law, contributing to her expertise in corporate governance and compliance.
Achievements in Ethics and Compliance
As Chief Ethics & Compliance Counsel, Betty Ungerman led the transformation of translating 'tone at the top' to the general employee population at Lennox International. She successfully disclosed a potential FCPA violation to the SEC and DOJ in 2016, achieving a favorable outcome. Ungerman also led the company in publishing its first ESG report in December 2020 and its second in July 2021, and she chairs the Global ESG Council, highlighting her commitment to ethical practices within the organization.