Kathy Stimes
About Kathy Stimes
Kathy Stimes serves as the Director of Human Resources for Farm, Ranch & Ag, Lawn & Garden at Oregon Tool, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held leadership roles at various companies, including Invensys Building Systems and Actuant Electrical.
Current Role at Oregon Tool
Kathy Stimes serves as the Director of Human Resources for the Farm, Ranch & Ag, Lawn & Garden division at Oregon Tool. She has held this position since 2011, contributing over 13 years of experience to the organization. In her role, she focuses on human resource strategies that align with the company's objectives and support its workforce.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Oregon Tool, Kathy Stimes held several key positions in human resources. She worked as the Director of Human Resources at Invensys Climate Controls from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she was the Global Segment Human Resources Leader - Vice President at Actuant Electrical from 2007 to 2011. Her career also includes a four-year tenure as Director of Human Resources at Invensys Building Systems from 1999 to 2003.
Education and Certifications
Kathy Stimes studied at Western Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Psychology. She also attended Rock Valley College, obtaining an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Management. Additionally, she holds a certification as an HR Strategist from the Human Capital Institute and is certified in Activity Vector Analysis for organizational development.
Specializations and Expertise
Kathy Stimes specializes in cultural integration and transformation within organizations. She has extensive expertise in managing global mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Furthermore, she facilitates leadership potential assessments using Korn Ferry tools, contributing to the development of leadership capabilities within her organization.