Kimball Electronics VP, Human Resources Julie Dutchess to Retire After 43 Years

JASPER -- (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:KE), announced today that Julie Dutchess, Vice President, Human Resources, will retire after nearly 43 years with the company. Ms. Dutchess started her career at the Jasper, Indiana manufacturing operation and held various positions of increasing responsibility before she was named Vice President, Human Resources in 2014.

“Throughout her career, Julie has worked tirelessly to help make Kimball Electronics an Employer of Choice, and her contributions to our global expansion into Asia and Europe over the past several years have been invaluable. We wish her all the best in this new phase of her life,” stated Donald Charron, Chairman and CEO.

Jessica DeLorenzo has been named the new Vice President, Human Resources and will replace Ms. Dutchess effective June 29, 2018. Ms. DeLorenzo joined Kimball Electronics in 2015 and most recently held the position of Director, Organizational Development. Before joining Kimball Electronics, Ms. DeLorenzo held the position of Director, Student Services at Vincennes University since 2011.