Daniel G. ChappellEVP, Chief Human Resources OfficerSeacoast Bank
Since joining Seacoast Bank as CHRO in 2014, Daniel G. Chappell has helped transform the organization, leading cultural integration through 16 mergers and acquisitions and creating an atmosphere where employees feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work. Over the past few years, Chappell has been focused on community engagement through a strategic partnership with the American Cancer Society, rallying Seacoast Bank to contribute nearly $1 million to the fight against breast cancer and supporting a team responsible for leading fundraising activities and events to support the advocacy group. Over the past decade, Chappell has built a respected HR organization that has maintained high employee engagement scores.
Kathy ClaytorVP and Chief Human Resources OfficerFormerly Delta Dental of Virginia
As former VP and CHRO at Delta Dental of Virginia, Kathy Claytor drives organizational culture and advances core engagement and development metrics. Claytor has led a major project to consolidate the Delta Denta of Virginia workforce into a single facility to improve efficiency and cost savings while maintaining healthy culture. She managed the sale of the company’s headquarters and the move and consolidation of the workforce into one main building, designing the space to support mental health and wellness. Under her leadership, the transition into a new facility reduced annual operating expenses by $300,000 while maintaining productivity and satisfaction levels among employees.
Robin CorralezChief People OfficerPandaDoc
Robin Corralez, chief people officer at PandaDoc, has spent the last year focused on expansion. Under her leadership, the organization has grown by more than 20% despite significant challenges. Corralez did this by revamping the company’s talent organization to attract top talent, particularly among the executive team. In addition, she utilized a new learning and development program to upskill existing employees and empathetically exit low performers or find them roles in other areas of the organization. Through these key initiatives, Corralez helped boost revenue, drive employee engagement, and diversify the company’s talent pipeline.
Teresa CzubakChief People OfficerMadison Logic
In 2024, Chief People Officer Teresa Czubak led the launch of Madison Logic’s first entity in India, a key initiative aimed at expanding the organization’s reach and securing its long-term success. She worked closely with the company’s technology teams to determine how an India-based team could enhance Madison Logic’s technological capabilities, identified an office location, managed legal and financial hurdles, developed region-specific HR policies and processes, and built a team of local talent. In just a few months since the project began, the organization has already saved $600,000.
Patrick C. DanielChief Human Resources OfficerGAT – Airline Ground Support, Inc.
As chief human resources officer at GAT Airline Ground Support, Patrick C. Daniel has led several key initiatives aimed at streamlining operations and managing the organization’s workforce effectively. He championed the adoption of advanced technology through an HCM to optimize payroll, benefits, and workforce management. Daniel collaborated with major stakeholders to align recruitment and workforce strategies with organizational goals, focusing on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. His efforts have enhanced operational efficiency and driven the company’s growth trajectory.
Maggie DriscollChief People and Culture OfficerBlackbaud
By taking a holistic approach to employee engagement and emphasizing the importance of talent and culture, Maggie Driscoll’s work as chief people and culture officer has gained significant returns for Blackbaud. Driscoll has led the reconstruction of the HR long-range and annual operating plans, adapted a shift to remote work, implemented the organization’s first EVP, launched a global agility platform, and created a culture playbook to drive innovation. Under her leadership, Blackbaud has increased affinity group participation to 43%, utilized an employee recognition platform with 81% engagement, and worked to empower employees and boost productivity.
Nancee GelineauCHRO and CAOUCS Forest Group
As chief human resources officer and chief administrative officer at USC Forest Group, Nancee Gelineau has assembled and trained the HR team and led the implementation of a new talent philosophy to foster a high-performance culture backed by performance management. Her work to enhance the company’s payroll system, introduce a total rewards statement portal, update benefits programs in all operating areas, and enhance sales and annual incentive plans have been instrumental in supporting organizational growth. Her focus on supporting employee experience and talent development has resulted in reduced turnover, improved retention, advancements in succession planning, and reduced time-to-hire.