Human Resources Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Mark Spool, Ph.D., President
Management Development Solutions, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Mark Spool, Ph.D. is a pragmatic, results-oriented consultant with over 40 years experience in leadership development. Mark has coached executives and high potential employees in many organizations. He has designed and conducted 360-degree feedback, employee engagement surveys, and supervisory/management training, as well as led the development of a global strategic leadership program for top management of an international company. Mark established the succession planning process and integrated the human resource development systems around a competency model for several companies.
Mark’s breadth of consulting experience includes companies in finance, manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, and oil & chemical, as well as family-owned businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Mark has also held management positions in ARCO Chemical Company, Payless ShoeSource and Marathon Oil Company.
Mark holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University. He is the lead judge for the Mid-Atlantic HR Department of the Year and the CEO of the Year Awards, is a Baldrige certified examiner for the Delaware Quality Award, has been an instructor at Penn State and Villanova Universities, published several articles in his field, and served on the board of directors of non-profit organizations. He was recently nominated for HR Consultant of the Year.
Committee:
Ayesha Ashiq, Founder & CEO
Eladder4U, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Dr. Ayesha Ashiq stands out as an exemplary figure, with over 25 years of expertise in global HR and education management. Her commitment to continuous learning and strategic adaptation, coupled with her ability to leverage cultural diversity for organizational success, sets her apart. Having worked internationally in the Middle East, USA, and India.
Deanna Glose, Global Head of Human Resources
Centinel Spine, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Deanna Glose is the Global Head of Human Resources at Centinel Spine. She has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources best practices. Deanna is currently a judge for the Delaware Valley HR Person of the Year Awards and for the Mid-Atlantic HR Department of the Year Awards.
Dorothea Grosso, HR Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters Indep, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dee Barrett-Grosso is a dynamic and strategic leader in the field of human resources, with extensive expertise across various industries and a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering organizational growth. Dee has made significant contributions throughout her distinguished career and serves as the Human Resources Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI).
Zarina Tasheva, Head of HR
Uz-Kor Gas Chemical, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Zarina Tasheva has been Head of HR at Uz-Kor Gas Chemical, the largest polymer manufacturer in Central Asia, since 2012. She has more than 15 years of strategic HR experience in the energy industry, a Master's in HRM from Rome Business School, and other internationally recognized certificates in industrial management.
Tokumasa Yamashita, COO/CTO
Qlay Technologies, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tokumasa Yamashita is the Co-Founder and COO/CTO of Qlay Technologies. He is a serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of professional working experience in software development, real estate private equity and management consulting. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.