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Alexis Smith

Board of Trustees

Chief People Officer

Keller Logistics Group

Defiance, OH

alexis smith

Alexis Smith is a senior Human Resources Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading people strategy, organizational development and cultural transformation across logistics, banking, healthcare, agribusiness and technology. She currently serves as Chief People Officer at Keller Logistics Group, where she is responsible for developing and executing human capital strategies that drive business growth, strengthen culture and create an environment where employees can thrive in delivering for their customers and communities. Prior to joining Keller Logistics Group, Alexis was Senior Vice President/Chief People Officer at F&M Bank (NASDAQ: FMAO). In this role, she built and scaled HR systems to support significant organizational growth, led integration efforts through multiple acquisitions, implemented enterprise-wide HR technology solutions and advised the Board Compensation Committee on executive compensation and incentive structures. Alexis has held senior leadership roles at ProMedica Health System and The Andersons, Inc., where she designed and implemented talent management strategies, succession planning frameworks and large-scale organizational change initiatives. She also has experience establishing HR functions in rapidly expanding technology and service organizations. She holds both a B.A. and M.A. in classics from the University of Toledo and has completed advanced executive education and certifications in compensation strategy, organizational design, change management and leadership coaching from institutions including the Wharton School of Business and USC Marshall School of Business.