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Eileen’s 30-year career spans global HR leadership roles with Fortune 500 companies & mid market firms undergoing significant organizational change from mergers, acquisitions & IPOs, & consulting roles with numerous cross-industry clients with $50-$100M in sales. Her expertise includes total rewards (executive & non-executive compensation, benefits design & cost reduction), talent & performance management, leadership development, organization design, change management, executive coaching, post-merger integration, employee lifecycle management, employee & labor relations, expatriate management, HRIS, & ERISA, FLSA, OFCCP, SOX compliance. Gained from corporate HR leadership roles & consulting, Eileen brings both a strategic & hands-on perspective. She is currently Sr. Manager Global Compensation & Benefits for Key Safety Systems, Inc., a leader in passive safety restraints. Prior to her current role, Eileen owned her own consulting firm, Nexus HR Advisors. Previous corporate HR roles include HR Services Director, AlixPartners, LLP; Director Compensation & Leadership Programs, Detroit Medical Center; Senior Compensation & Performance Management Consultant, DTE Energy; Senior Manager Corporate Training & Development, Borders Group; Compensation Consultant/Trainer, Masco Corporation; & Employee Relations, Relocation & Development Manager, Stanley Black & Decker. Eileen earned a M.Ed. in Industrial Counseling/HR Management from Northeastern University, a B.A. in International Relations/Spanish from Syracuse University, & holds GPHR, SPHR and CCP certifications. Growing up as an expat, Eileen has lived in China, Indonesia, Iran, Spain & Venezuela & is fluent in Spanish. In addition, Eileen is Past President of Detroit SHRM, a chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, & Past President of MoCA, the Michigan Compensation Association, a WorldatWork affiliate, & served on the WorldatWork board.

Sr. Manager Global Compensation & Benefits @ Key Safety Systems (KSS) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive safety-critical components and systems including inflators, airbags, steering wheels, and seat belts. Its products are featured in more than 300 vehicle models produced by over 60 well-diversified customers worldwide. KSS is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan with a global network of 34 sales, engineering, and manufacturing facilities. The company has 4 main technical centers located in the U.S., Germany, China, and Japan. Lead total rewards efforts globally, including forward strategies, benchmarking, design, implementation & administration for compensation, benefits and retirement plans, ensuring competitiveness and compliance in each market for North America, Europe and Asia operations. Develop and support total rewards strategies for labor sourcing & retention, effective pay-for-performance designs & recognizing special/unique talent needs. Manage global merit planning process. Help drive cultural & organization change intended to stay ahead of changing business model and environment. As part of KSS negotiating team for SEIU/Workers United contract bargaining in Knoxville, TN, provided compensation & benefits expertise for employee & retiree insurance. From 2012 to Present (3 years) Board Advisor & Board Development Committee @ Vista Maria's Mission: To heal Michigan's victimized girls and women with best-practice treatment programs designed to meet their unique needs while serving other vulnerable children and families within Southeast Michigan. Vista Maria's Vision: To build a Village of Hope that enables vulnerable girls, as well as at-risk children and families, to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty by providing them with the education, daily living assistance and supportive social connections critical to their sustained success. www.vistamaria.org From 2012 to Present (3 years) 2012 MISHRM Conference Executive Committee & Programs Chair @ As part of the 2012 Michigan SHRM Conference executive committee, led programs for a conference of 1,000 Michigan HR professionals from 20+ state SHRM chapters. Keynote speakers included Libby Sartain, former CHRO for Yahoo! & Southwest Airlines; Bill Taylor, Co-Founder & Founding Editor, Fast Company, Kym Worthy, Prosecutor, Wayne County, Michigan; and Martha Murphy, VP HR, Trinity Health. From 2010 to October 2012 (2 years) Greater Detroit AreaPrincipal @ Business advisory firm specializing in human capital consulting with expertise in total rewards, talent management, organizational effectiveness, executive coaching, retained search and non-profit association management. Established firm to advise mid market for-profit and non-profit organizations on human capital needs. Advised clients on post-integration human capital issues, including total rewards, organization design, talent management, benchmarking, program design and launch. Consulted on talent management strategy and designed compensation systems based on trends and industry benchmarking, market priced executive and non-executive global positions, evaluated executive benefits, and crafted severance/retention/change-in-control agreements for growing entrepreneurial clients in multiple industries with $50-$500 M in sales, including software/IT businesses experiencing transition, e.g., post-merger, joint venture renewals, etc. Designed communications for a non-cash recognition program and market priced US and non-US positions for a $600M global digital library information supplier. Coached executives on career planning, sourcing job leads through networking and developing social media savvy. Led search assignments. Advised non-profit organizations on benchmarking, compensation design, performance management, contracts, budgets, programming, membership and community outreach. Co-led Detroit-area ExecuNet group and Between Successes Coffee Talk (BCST), a face-to-face and LinkedIn networking group for Detroit area HR professionals in transition. From 2011 to January 2012 (1 year) Greater Detroit AreaBoard Member, Executive Committee, President & VP Programs @ Board Member and Immediate Past President of Detroit SHRM, an 800+ member human resources association and mega chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), a global HR association of 260,000 members worldwide. Past member of Michigan SHRM State Council. From 2006 to 2012 (6 years) Greater Detroit AreaMember, Detroit Cattle Baron's Ball Auction Committee @ Arguably one of the most unique fundraisers in the Detroit metro area, the Cattle Baron’s Ball is most well-known as a western-themed evening of fine food, live music, auctions and games for all. Since its inception in 2003, the Cattle Baron’s Ball remains a volunteer-driven event led by many of the nation’s top corporate executives. It’s estimated that more than 22,700 metro Detroiters, or 62 people a day, will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Now, more than ever, they will look to the American Cancer Society for information, services and support. Over the past year, the Society has experienced a nearly 20 percent increase in requests for support in the metro Detroit area. www.cancer.org From 2009 to 2011 (2 years) HR Services Director @ Privately-held global leader in restructuring and bankruptcies; business-advisory firm offering comprehensive services to improve corporate performance, execute corporate turnarounds and provide litigation consulting and forensic accounting services with 900+ employees in eight countries. Recruited to build an HR infrastructure to support rapid global growth. Directed global benefits benchmarking and change management project to attract and retain talent. Team generated $1.7M in savings in U.S. benefits costs through increased cost sharing and competitive enhancements. Directed staff of seven with oversight for back office HR operations, on-boarding, employee relations and employee life-cycle management. Supported recruiting processes and directed major HR projects, benchmarking best practices, employment, benefits, policies and HR systems. From 2007 to 2011 (4 years) Director, Compensation & Leadership Development Programs @ Leading SE Michigan regional healthcare system with 10 hospitals and institutes, including one of the nation’s top trauma hospitals, with over 10,000 employees. Recruited to bring multi-industry perspective to healthcare compensation design and leadership development. Managed compensation programs for clinical and non-clinical functions and the DMC Leadership Academy. Directed four senior compensation analysts. Functioned as staff to Board of Directors Organization and Compensation Committee with responsibility for executive compensation. From 2005 to 2007 (2 years) Sr. Compensation & Performance Management Consultant @ Integrated energy company providing gas and electric utility services to 2.7 million customers in Southeast Michigan. Brought aboard to lead MichCon's compensation initiatives and then served on the HR merger team to design and implement post-merger compensation and performance management programs and new organization design. As senior subject matter expert, conducted research and formulated strategies with regard to market pricing, pay increases and performance management. From 1999 to 2005 (6 years) Board Member, Board President & Chair Board Development Committee @ Community Care Services specialize's in the outpatient treatment of mental health and substance use disorders by providing counseling service to both prevent and address these problems. Working together, we develop a helpful, caring, and professional relationship with all our clients. Whatever your situation, we will help you feel comfortable and satisfied with our services to overcome the devastating effects of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Community Care Services professionals provide an extensive range of services for children, adults and families. The comprehensive evaluation and treatment services are specifically geared to meet the needs of individuals and families. We strive to remove barriers to healthcare and promote prevention, personal responsibility, interdisciplinary treatment, health education and collaboration with other community partners we offer hope and help for a brighter future. www.comcareserv.org From 1994 to 2005 (11 years) President, VP Membership, VP Programs @ From 1991 to 2002 (11 years) Greater Detroit AreaSr. Manager, Corporate Training & Development @ From 1997 to 1999 (2 years) Compensation & Performance Consultant / Trainer @ From 1988 to 1997 (9 years) National Board Member, President Central Region, Regional VP Central Region @ From 1992 to 1996 (4 years) Trustee, Board of Directors & Co-Lead, YWCA-YMCA Joint Operating Committee @ From 1994 to 1995 (1 year) Employee Relations, Employee Relocation & Employee Development Manager @ From 1984 to 1988 (4 years) Global HR Graduate Intern @ From 1983 to 1984 (1 year) International Cooperative Education Advisor/Instructor @ From 1982 to 1984 (2 years) International Office Executive Assistant @ From 1981 to 1982 (1 year)

M.Ed., Industrial Counseling/Human Resources @ Northeastern University From 1982 to 1984 Graduate Study, Organizational Behavior, Workshop Design @ Harvard University From 1981 to 1982 BA, International Relations/Spanish @ Syracuse University From 1977 to 1981 Diploma, Elementary Chinese Language & Culture @ Hangzhou University, Hangzhou, China From 1980 to 1980 Undergraduate Study, Spanish & International Economics @ Instituto Iberoamericano, Madrid, Spain From 1979 to 1979 High School Diploma, College Prep International School @ Tehran American School (TAS), Tehran, Iran From 1975 to 1977 Junior high school, International School @ Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia From 1973 to 1975 Elementary school, International School @ Campo Allegre, Caracas, Venezuela From 1970 to 1972 Eileen Vernor is skilled in: Talent Management, Total Rewards, Project Management, Leadership Development, Organizational Effectiveness, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, Cultural Competence, Fluent in Spanish, Post-M&A Integration, Global Mobility, HR Consulting, Mergers, Performance Management, Program Management