Mike Williams

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Ball Horticultural Company

Joined Ball in 1999 after 20 years in the retail industry. Responsibilities include all human resource functions for US group of Ball companies, serves in advisory role to Ball international companies, and has the report of the publisher for Ball Publishing.

The Home Depot

Hired as the first Midwest Regional VP for Human Resources, based in suburban Chicago. Held responsibility for all human resource functions for the Midwest territory of stores.

Venture Stores, Inc.

Held progressive roles in human resources, from regional HR Manager to VP Recruitment, Training and Benefits.

Kohl’s Department Stores

Hired in newly-established corporate assignment as Director of Employee Relations.

Marshall Field’s

Held progressive roles in human resources from Management Recruiter to Senior HR Manager for the corporate office.

Gimbel’s Department Stores

Joined Gimbel’s upon graduation and held several progressive roles in store management, merchandising and human resources.

Earned a Bachelor Business Administration degree in Marketing with a secondary major in behavioral psychology at Western Michigan University.