Window Rock, Arizona, For Immediate Release, February 17, 2022 – DDC is pleased to announce Kathryn “Kathy” Reed as Chief People Officer (CPO), a new position for our expanding organization. In this role, Kathy will optimize people-centered activities to encompass hiring, training, professional development, and performance management for the optimal promotion of DDC’s strategy, growth, and bottom line.
Kathy’s career spans 30 years of industry experience as a human capital manager, strategic thought leader, and organizational culture champion with multiple professional licenses in human resources. Her role is critical to the refinement, design, and integration of organization-wide, cross-team systems and processes to ensure enhanced human capital processes and cultural efficiencies.
As a former CHRO and COO within the government contracting industry, Kathy managed business operations, oversaw commercial clients, and delivered human resource consulting while upholding exceptional service standards. Excelling in her previous role of DDC Interim Director of Human Resources, Kathy brings a wealth of experience in human resource project management and executive management advisement. In her new role, Kathy will oversee the DDC Human Resources, Recruiting, Security, and Health and Safety departments.
“We look forward to Kathy’s leadership and expertise in maximizing our employees’ potential and advancing our company values,” stated Austin Tsosie, DDC CEO. “Kathy’s role will promote our strategic approach as we continue to cultivate a vibrant company culture while driving the exponential success of the organization.”
“I am honored to join DDC as we promote and engage the critical foundations of the organization, our people. I strive to enhance the culture and organizational processes as we expand in alignment with Vision 2025,” shared Kathy Reed, CPO. “There is inherent power in ensuring our team members remain loyal to our core values: Commitment to Excellence, Devoted Service, Unwavering Integrity, Bold Ingenuity, Community Conscious, and Heritage Inspired.
Kathy will be based out of the greater Washington DC area.
Since 2004, Diné Development Corporation (DDC) has been committed to providing government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, and environmental services. Wholly owned by the Navajo Nation, we push the boundaries of growth to continually improve upon our record of extraordinary service. We strive to deliver exceptional solutions while empowering the Navajo Nation and advancing communities across the world. For more information about DDC and our family of companies, visit www.ddc-dine.com.
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