Kimball Electronics Announces Appointment of Jana Croom to VP, Finance Position
January 11 2021 - 4:05PM
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) announced today the
appointment of Jana Croom to the newly-created executive position
of Vice President, Finance.
Croom, of New Albany, Ohio, joined Kimball Electronics from
NiSource Inc., one of the largest fully regulated utility companies
in the United States, where she most recently held the position of
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis.
In the past nine years at NiSource, she has held positions of
increased responsibility, including director roles in operations
planning, state finance, and regulatory affairs.
“We welcome Jana not only to our Company’s Finance leadership
team, but also to our overall executive leadership structure. She
joins us with vast experience in various areas of finance. Jana is
a proven leader when it comes to driving strategic outcomes, and we
are excited to have her help us become an even better company and
further enhance share owner value,” said Michael K. Sergesketter,
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Croom earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from
the College of Business at The Ohio State University (Columbus,
Ohio) and a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster (Wooster,
Ohio). She also completed the Emerging Leaders Program from the
Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor,
Michigan).
“Jana’s background in leading a diverse workforce to build
effective teams and drive continuous improvement, along with her
passion to support others in her community, complements our own
Company values,” said Donald D. Charron, Chairman of the Board and
CEO.
During her 20-plus year career, Croom has demonstrated a
high-performance focus to help the growth of her former employers
and her own personal development and growth. Also, she has
demonstrated a commitment to volunteering and community engagement
as an appointed trustee for the New Albany Community Authority
Board; as an Advisory Board Member for the Salvation Army of
Central Ohio; as a member of the United Way of Central Ohio Women’s
Leadership Council and Key Club; and as a member of the American
Association of Blacks in Energy.
Added Charron, “We welcome Jana to Kimball Electronics’ global
family and look forward to her being a valuable supporter of our
Company’s purpose, ‘Creating Quality for Life,’ for our various
stakeholders.”
About Kimball Electronics, Inc.Kimball
Electronics is a multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider of
electronics and diversified contract manufacturing services to
customers around the world. From our operations in the United
States, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and
Vietnam, our teams are proud to provide manufacturing services for
a variety of industries. Recognized for a reputation of excellence,
we are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal
and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value,
speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE)
is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana.To learn more about Kimball
Electronics, visit: www.kimballelectronics.com.
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