Denise came to Okuma in 2011 with over 20 years' experience in human resources. She has worked in the construction and manufacturing industries and has held the SPHR certification (Senior Professional in Human Resources) since 2004. Denise is responsible for the oversight of all HR functions at Okuma America Corporation, including staffing management, compensation & benefits, employee relations and safety. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University (Boston, Massachusetts).
A couple months ago I shared some stories about how our employees at Okuma America are having great success adopting a healthier lifestyle using an online program called Hubbub. Well, we’re doing even more than that to p...
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