We’re joined by Christie Pruett, the new Chief Operations and Technology Officer, and Heena Patel, the SVP of Human Resources at S.P. Richards, for a conversation about leadership, growth, and the people behind the business. As the company continues to grow and evolve, they share how maintaining a strong, people-first culture helps teams stay connected, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Christie’s transition from IT to Chief Operations and Technology Officer role
- How IT perspective helps bridge departmental silos across the organization
- SPR’s massive growth with 35% of staff being new hires in recent months
- The challenge and opportunity of onboarding new talent at scale
- Building and evolving company culture with fresh perspectives
- The family-like atmosphere that keeps long-term employees engaged
- Rapid expansion including four new distribution centers in 60-90 days
- All-hands-on-deck mentality with leadership working frontlines when needed
Resources and People Mentioned: SPR (the company), GPC (former competitor/acquisition), Carol Stream (distribution center location), Philadelphia/Pennsylvania area operations
