ScottMadden: A Special Thanks to Samuel Poston

Jan. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- ScottMadden, Inc., Samuel Poston, partner and senior vice president, has announced his retirement. Mr. Poston has been a part of the ScottMadden team since 1991 and is internationally recognized as an expert in bringing about organizational transformation.

During his tenure at ScottMadden, Mr. Poston specialized in linking internal shared services delivery systems to corporate strategies and goals. Over the past several years, he has also been the leader of the firm’s corporate and shared services practice. Mr. Poston will remain actively engaged in the firm, overseeing the Raleigh office, remaining advisor to Directors on business development, and participating in recruiting and new employee orientation.

“For almost 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of working at ScottMadden, and I cannot imagine having had a more meaningful and fulfilling experience anywhere else,” said Mr. Poston. “I am humbled to have been one of its leaders, and as I leave full-time work, I am gratified the firm is in the strong hands of Brad Kitchens, our president, and the entire ScottMadden team.” When asked how he will spend his retirement hours, Mr. Poston replied, “I will continue my church leadership responsibilities as President of Church Council, spend more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren, and take full advantage of my lake house.”

Brad Kitchens, president and CEO of ScottMadden, said, “Sam has been a close friend and colleague since my arrival at ScottMadden more than 20 years ago. You cannot replace somebody like Sam—you continue to build on his successes and that’s what we’ll do. We wish him all the best in his retirement. He’s earned it.”

Previous to joining ScottMadden, Mr. Poston was manager of human resources for GE Plastics. He earned a B.S. in psychology/social work from Ball State University and an M.S.W. from the University of Michigan. He is a graduate of the advanced program in organizational development and human resource management, a joint program of Columbia University and the University of Michigan.

About ScottMadden, Inc.
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