Laurie R. Collins Named Chief Human Resources Officer
August 9, 2021, Warsaw, N.Y. –
Five Star Bank announced today that Laurie R. Collins has joined the Bank as Chief Human Resources Officer. Reporting directly to President and Chief Executive Officer Martin K. Birmingham, she will work collaboratively with leaders across the Company, providing leadership and guidance in organizational design, talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, professional development and change management. She will also be a key driver in advancing diversity and inclusion goals and objectives.
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Laurie R. Collins
Chief Human Resources Officer of Five Star Bank |
Collins is a strategic human resources professional with more than 15 years of public company experience. She most recently served as Global Director – Total Rewards, Culture and HR Technology at global manufacturer Columbus McKinnon Corporation. She gained expertise in talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, benefits, culture and engagement, and HR technologies at PepsiCo and Columbus McKinnon.
Birmingham said, “We are very pleased to welcome Laurie Collins to our organization. I look forward to partnering with her to implement best-in-class programs for our banking, insurance and wealth management associates and in support of the business objectives and strategic direction of the Company. Her public company experience across all aspects of human resources have prepared her well to serve as strategic advisor to our business unit leaders; steward of programs to successfully recruit, develop, retain and reward associates; and champion of our Company culture.”
Collins received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University. A Buffalo native, she serves as Leader of the Alumni Advisory Board and High Road Fellowship Sponsor at the Cornell University Buffalo Co-Lab; Mentor and Sponsor at Cornell University Explore ILR Careers; Board Member, Volunteer and Athletics Hall of Fame Co-Founder for Nardin Academy Buffalo Alumni Chapter; and active volunteer with the Girls Scouts of Western New York.
