Libby Utter Named President of The Wood Group; Combines Executive Search Expertise and Community Service.MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- Today, The Wood Group announced the promotion of Libby Utter to president of the 20-year-old, Twin Cities-based executive search firm. Utter, who has been with the firm for eight years, joins Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Wood in the leadership of the firm. "Libby's energy, tireless commitment to clients and ability to juggle multiple priorities make her the perfect choice for the job," said Mike Wood. "Libby understands how to get the job done. She is goal-oriented and gains her satisfaction by seeing a search through to a successful conclusion. We have been very proud of her track record, which has prepared her well to assume the presidency." Prior to joining The Wood Group, Utter was divisional general Divisional General is a rank used in many armies to denote a rank of general, corresponding to command of a division. For convenience Divisional General is almost always translated into English as Major-General, the equivalent rank used by the UK, USA, etc. manager for Flatley Employment Services, where she grew the staffing business from $5 million to $15 million in just over three years. Utter also served as regional sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → for Ivory Tower ivory tower n. A place or attitude of retreat, especially preoccupation with lofty, remote, or intellectual considerations rather than practical everyday life. Publishing in Boston, where she received three promotions in only 18 months on the job. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature English literature, literature written in English since c.1450 by the inhabitants of the British Isles; it was during the 15th cent. that the English language acquired much of its modern form. from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. , and completed additional studies at Essex University in Colchester, England. Utter, a former Minnesota gymnastics champion, is currently fundraising chair for the Deephaven Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization, a board member and member of the executive committee of the Cottagewood Community Foundation board. She founded the Roxy Forbes Tennis and Golf Classic to benefit the Scleroderma scleroderma or progressive systemic sclerosis Chronic disease that hardens the skin and fixes it to underlying structures. Swelling and collagen buildup lead to loss of elasticity. The cause is unknown. Foundation, Minnesota Chapter and has served as the president of the Scleroderma Foundation Minnesota Chapter. Utter coaches for SkiJammers and the East Tonka Little League. She is married and has two children. The Wood Group is one of the Upper Midwest's largest and most established independent retained executive search firms. Founded in 1985, the firm's clients range from Fortune 100 to small private companies, the public sector and nonprofit organizations. The Wood Group's focus is on senior positions in general management, finance, marketing, sales, operations and human resources. For more information on The Wood Group, log onto www.thewoodgroupinc.com or call 952-546-6997. |
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