Piston Group Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

May 31, 2023•about 2 years ago

Company

Piston Group

SouthfieldAutomotiveManufacturing

Description

The Piston Group today announced the appointment of Ericka Stephens as chief human resources officer. In her role, Stephens will be responsible for assisting the chief executive officer and executive leadership team with developing, implementing, communicating, and executing the Piston Group's strategic plan for human resources. She will also be responsible for advising internal business leaders as a key partner for critical decision support and guidance.

Company Information

Company

Piston Group

Location

Southfield, Michigan, United States

About

Piston Group is a private investment platform founded by industry magnate and NBA champion Vinnie Johnson, to build value by creating, operating and growing world-class manufacturing and design companies. With investments beginning in 1996 and a strong entrepreneurial culture, today’s platform has grown to include Piston Automotive, Irvin Products, and Detroit Thermal Systems. Piston Group's world-class manufacturing facilities deliver operational excellence through employee empowerment. Our team of more than 11,500 skilled engineering and manufacturing specialists proudly builds customer value every day. We create solutions and breakthroughs. But at the end of the day, what we really create is value. And that has become the purpose that our entire Piston Group family lives and breathes every day — to not just build, but to build value.

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