Business / Worklife

Brinker International, Inc. announced the promotion of longtime Brinker leader Aaron White to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer for the company’s restaurant brands, Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.

In this expanded role, she will oversee both Operations strategy and PeopleWorks across the Restaurant Support Center, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, with her leadership team focused on driving the company’s next level of operational improvements to improve the team member and guest experience.

White began her Brinker career 29 years ago as a Chili’s server and bartender and has most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. Aaron has a track record of significant results in her almost three decades in Operations and PeopleWorks roles. Prior to her role as Brinker CPO, she was Chili’s Co-Chief Operating Officer, supporting the brand’s eastern U.S. locations. Aaron’s teams have delivered huge results in the company’s turnaround through simplification, redesigning work processes to be more efficient, and reawakening the ChiliHead culture that has been a key to Chili’s success for the brand’s 50 years.

“Aaron has earned deep respect across the organization for her ability to strategize, get things done, bring people together, and elevate our culture. She’s the kind of leader who both delivers results and does it in the right way that is both sustainable and culture-building,” said Brinker CEO and President Kevin Hochman. “As we look toward our future growth and continue our simplification journey in our restaurants, Aaron will lead her team with deep expertise to ensure our operators’ jobs are easier, more fun, and more rewarding and the Guest experience remains top of mind.”

In April 2025, she was named to the Nation’s Restaurant News Power List: Women in Foodservice for her significant role in shaping the company’s culture and driving organizational change.

White will continue reporting to Brinker CEO and President Kevin Hochman.

Grainger, the leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, today announced the appointment of Melanie Tinto as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 28. With this appointment, she will join the Grainger Leadership Team and oversee HR strategy and operations, including talent management, succession planning, compensation, organizational performance and benefits.

“As we continue to grow and evolve, it is essential that our most valuable asset—our team members—are supported, engaged, and motivated by strong leadership and a commitment to our principles,” said D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO. “Melanie’s appointment underscores our commitment to having a culture where every team member has the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve success.”

Melanie joins Grainger from WEX, a financial technology solutions provider, where she served as CHRO. During her tenure, Melanie helped transform WEX’s HR function into a strategic business partner, focusing on developing high-performing teams and integrating technology to improve operations. Prior to joining WEX, Melanie served as Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition and Chief Learning Officer at Medtronic, and previously held leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard, Walmart and Bank of America.

Throughout her 30 years in the HR field, Melanie has demonstrated an innate ability to align people strategies with business objectives. Outside of work, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and is active in her community. She will relocate to the Chicago area from Maine later this year.

Georgia Power, the state’s leading electric utility serving 2.8 million customers, has named Audrey King as senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility, and president and CEO of the Georgia Power Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) and Georgia’s third-largest corporate giving foundation which provided support for more than 400 organizations statewide in 2024 alone. In her new role, she will lead efforts to advance corporate responsibility, philanthropy, community engagement and volunteerism across the state, focusing on education, the environment and empowering Georgia communities.

King has worked with Georgia Power for more than three decades, starting her career in 1991 as a customer service representative in Macon with subsequent roles across Customer Service, Sales, Distribution and External Affairs. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of Region External Affairs, leading a team of region executives and area managers statewide.

An established non-profit and civic leader, King has served on the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless and Department of Community Affairs, board chair, as well as the boards of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce; Union Mission Inc.; Savannah Technical College; Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation; Savannah Rotary Club; and the advisory board for BankSouth. She was a member of the United Way Executive Board; Homebuilders Association; Valdosta North Rotary Club (past president); and Honorary Commander for Moody Air Force Base. She is a graduate of Leadership Lowndes, Leadership Savannah and Leadership Georgia. King holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Troy University.

“Audrey embodies our commitment to being a Citizen Wherever We Serve and throughout her career has demonstrated her personal passion for organizations that support our neighbors and improve overall quality of life in Georgia,” said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power. “We know we have a responsibility, and privilege, to make communities better because we are here. I know Audrey appreciates that and will do a tremendous job leading our corporate responsibility efforts.”

Owens Corning, a building products leader, announced that Rachel Marcon has been appointed President of the company’s Doors business effective immediately.

Marcon will succeed Chris Ball, who announced his resignation from Owens Corning to pursue another opportunity. She will report directly to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers and serve as a member of the company’s Executive Committee.

Chambers said, “I want to thank Chris for his contributions to our company. His leadership during the integration of the Doors business was an important step in our long-term growth strategy.

“Over her nine-year career with Owens Corning, Rachel has impacted the growth and performance of our company in her various leadership roles. Rachel’s customer-focused approach, combined with her building and construction industry knowledge, will take the Doors business to the next level. She is a seasoned enterprise leader with a track record of advancing strategies and leading high-performing teams to deliver results,” Chambers added.

Marcon most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the global nonwovens business. Appointed in 2021, she was accountable for the growth and performance of the business with assets in North America and Europe, serving global customers in the building and construction markets. Marcon joined Owens Corning in Europe in 2016 as Sales Director nonwovens EMEA and was appointed Business Director nonwovens EMEA in 2019. Prior to her time at Owens Corning, Marcon was Global Sales Director at Euramax, holding sales and marketing leadership roles for their building and construction material products in the U.S. and Europe.

Ball will serve as an executive consultant focused on ensuring a successful transition of his responsibilities through his exit at the end of May.

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, has named Rebecca Seeman as Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Consumer Banking.

Reporting to Shari Kruzinski, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking Officer, Seeman will oversee sales enablement, product management and application strategy, consumer finance and business insights.

“Rebecca’s impressive career and deep expertise in consumer banking and leadership make her an ideal fit for WSFS’ mission of We Stand for Service,” said Kruzinski. “She’ll make an immediate positive impact and help us continue to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

With nearly 20 years of banking experience, Seeman held roles of increasing importance in consumer banking, strategic planning, client and associate experience, and change management. She began her career in the branch network before advancing to roles in finance, project management, corporate strategy and most recently Head of US Retail Change Management, Customer and Colleague Experience at TD Bank.

“Throughout my career, I’ve remained dedicated to keeping people at the center of all I do. It’s these deep-rooted values that brought me to WSFS – an organization well-known for their mission and commitment to serving associates, clients and the community,” said Seeman.