Goodwill Industries of the Valleys names chief people officer

Roanoke-based Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has named Rachel Putman as its chief people officer.

In her new role, which was effective Feb. 20, Putman will lead mission services and organizational development, which includes human resources, employee engagement and learning and development.

Putman comes to Roanoke from Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina, where she worked for eight years and served as vice president of mission and people. Based out of Greenville, S.C., Putman was responsible for strategic leadership of mission services, human resources, and learning and development. She also worked as the organization’s chief compliance officer as well as its diversity, equity and inclusion executive sponsor.

“We are excited to welcome Rachel Putman to Goodwill Industries of the Valleys and our journey to help people achieve their fullest potential by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities,” Goodwill Industries of the Valleys President and CEO Richmond Vincent said in a statement, adding: “We welcome her experience within the Goodwill network and her strategic mindset and strong track record for building high-performing company culture and teams.”

Putman has a bachelor’s of science degree in mathematics and computer science from Newberry College and a master’s in human resources management from Webster University. She also completed Goodwill Industries International’s executive development program.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys serves 35 counties and 14 cities from the Shenandoah Valley to Southern and Southwest Virginia.