Lamar Torrence
About Lamar Torrence
Lamar Torrence serves as the Global Human Resources Director at Fortna, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, including Owens Corning, Ernst & Young, and Papa John's International.
Current Role at Fortna
Lamar Torrence serves as the Global Human Resources Director at Fortna, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global HR strategies and initiatives. His focus includes managing succession processes and ensuring that talent pools are effectively developed. He leads organization design plans and supports communication efforts to align with the company's internal brand.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Lamar Torrence held various positions in human resources across multiple organizations. He worked at Owens Corning in several capacities, including HR Leader for Corporate Finance and Senior HR Leader for Non-Woven Technology. He also served as Human Resources Director at Papa John's International and as a Human Resources Consultant at SANCORP Consulting, LLC. His experience spans over a decade in the HR field, with roles at Ernst & Young and Towers Watson.
Educational Background
Lamar Torrence has a strong educational foundation in human resources and communication. He studied at Cornell University ILR School, where he achieved a degree in Labor and Industrial Relations. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from The University of Georgia. He is also an Executive MBA candidate at The University of Georgia, further enhancing his expertise in business management.
Leadership and Development Initiatives
In his professional roles, Lamar Torrence has guided global executives in enhancing performance through strategic leadership development and executive compensation strategies. He collaborates on Learning and Professional Development efforts to implement effective new-hire orientation and onboarding programs. His work aims to link the internal brand 'Passion, Promise, People' to the corporate culture.
Human Resources Strategy and Culture
Lamar Torrence focuses on aligning human resources strategies with organizational goals. He initiates and manages succession management processes to ensure that talent development is prioritized. His leadership in organization design plans supports the company's internal branding efforts and contributes to sustaining a desired corporate culture.