Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley
About Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley
Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley is the Senior Director of Talent Development, Culture, and Engagement at WP Engine in State College, Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in talent development and organizational behavior.
Title and Current Role
Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley currently holds the position of Senior Director of Talent Development, Culture, and Engagement at WP Engine. She operates out of State College, Pennsylvania, and brings extensive expertise in talent management and organizational development to the company.
Professional Background
Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley has a rich professional background that includes a variety of leadership roles. From 2017 to 2023, Tracy served as Senior Director of Talent Development at WP Engine in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, she was with Willis Towers Watson, where she progressed through several roles such as Global Learning and Development Leader, Global Director – Learning and Development, and Senior Consultant – Talent and Rewards. These roles saw her working in diverse locations including Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; NYC, NY; Milan, Italy; Atlanta, GA; and St. Louis, MO.
Educational Background
Tracy Butchee Mc Kinley has a robust educational background. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from Millsaps College, followed by an MBA with a concentration in Organizational Behavior from the University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration. This educational foundation has contributed significantly to her expertise in talent and organizational management.
Key Achievements at WP Engine
During her tenure at WP Engine, Tracy led several impactful initiatives. She notably achieved a 43% reduction in regrettable turnover in 2023, and filled 30% of job requisitions with internal candidates. Additionally, she co-facilitated monthly leadership meetings, resulting in a significant improvement in management communication, achieving a 90% Great Place to Work stat. Tracy also led the creation of 'Career Compass', a competency-based, interactive career growth site.
Program Development and Community Engagement
Tracy has been instrumental in launching several developmental programs at WP Engine. These include an emerging leader program, a boot camp for new managers, and experiential learning simulations which received a high rating of 4.6/5. Furthermore, she spearheaded a community partner model supporting nine hub-based and virtual communities, advocating for employee wellness and recognition through quarterly peer-based culture beacon awards.