Dawn Edwards Elected Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Barnes Group.BRISTOL, Conn. -- Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : B), a diversified global manufacturer and logistical lo·gis·tic also lo·gis·ti·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to symbolic logic. 2. Of or relating to logistics. [Medieval Latin logisticus, of calculation services company, announced the promotion of Dawn N. Edwards to Senior Vice President, Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , effective August 3, 2009. She will succeed John Arrington, who will retire September 1, 2009. Most recently Vice President of Global Human Resources Operations for Barnes Group, Edwards will report directly to Gregory F. Milzcik, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Barnes Group Inc., and will lead the formulation, coordination and implementation of the Company's worldwide Human Resources objectives, policies, and procedures. "Dawn has played an integral role in implementing and influencing the Company's Human Resources policies and practices since joining Barnes Group in 1998," Milzcik said. "I am confident her extensive experience will be an asset to the senior management team." Over the last 11 years, she has held positions of increasing responsibility with Barnes Aerospace and the former Barnes Industrial. Before joining Barnes Group, Edwards held a number of Human Resource positions at United Technology Corporation's Hamilton Standard Hamilton Standard, a famous aircraft propeller parts supplier, was formed in 1929 when United Aircraft & Transport Corporation consolidated Hamilton Aero Manufacturing and Standard Steel Propeller into the Hamilton Standard Propeller Corporation. division. She has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law The University of Connecticut School of Law (commonly known as UConn Law) is the only public law school in Connecticut and one of only two in New England. The school was recently ranked forty-seventh out of the 190 American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the and holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. It was founded in 1881 and serves more than 27,000 students on its six campuses, including more than 9,000 graduate students in multiple programs. UConn's main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. . Edwards will succeed John Arrington, who is retiring after more than 11 years with Barnes Group. Before joining Barnes Group, Arrington served for three years with US West Communications and 23 years with GE. "At an important juncture junc·ture n. The point, line, or surface of union of two parts. in the Company's history, John has provided valued leadership in restructuring and modernizing our compensation, leadership development and staffing, and benefit programs as well as employee relations," Milzcik said. "He has been a respected advisor to the leadership team and employees throughout the Company. We wish him the best as he enters the next chapter of his life." About Barnes Group Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company focused on providing precision component manufacturing and operating service support. Founded in 1857, the 5,200 dedicated employees at more than 70 locations worldwide are committed to achieving consistent and sustainable profitable growth. For more information, visit www.BGInc.com. Barnes Group, the Critical Components People. |
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