SHELBY, NC, September 13, 2024 - Rhonda M. DePriest has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With a seasoned career in strategic transformation leadership, finance, and integrated business planning, Ms. DePriest has excelled as a senior executive consultant with Guru Consulting Agency, LLC. Her hands-on advisory services have turned companies around, filled leadership gaps, and promoted leadership development for C-suite executives. She has also implemented process improvement methodologies for facilities and corporations. Notably, as the plant manager for Parker Hannifin's Advanced Filtration Division, she significantly improved safety and quality while reducing substantial inventory cost.
During the early stages of her career, Ms. DePriest gained valuable expertise as the director of operations for Cummins Inc.'s Diesel Engines Division, interim plant manager for The Timken Company's Barring Division, operations manager for Eaton Corporation's Heavy Duty Transmission Division, and manufacturing supervisor for Visteon's small motor division. Over the years, she realized millions in increased sales, eradicated millions of dollars in backlogs, and improved customer satisfaction for the companies she worked for. Due to her vast knowledge, Ms. DePriest has contributed to various Six Sigma projects and consulted on various Greenfield and Brownfield New Launch Projects.
Ms. DePriest's expertise is backed by a solid educational foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in management from Baker College and an MBA in business administration and management from Madison University. Her professional knowledge was further enhanced by completing a Six Sigma Black Belt Certificate, Lean Six Sigma certifications through Eaton Corporation and Cummins, Inc., and various certifications through Villanova University and Accenture. Beyond her professional and educational pursuits, Ms. DePriest serves on the board of The Progress XChange.
Given her professional achievements, Ms. DePriest has been honored with the Quality Improvement Plan Award, an Introduction of International Business Award, a Best Team Award through Cummins Inc., and a New Business Award through Timken Company. While her career has been filled with highlights, she takes the most pride in leading a manufacturing excellence initiative at Cummins Diesel Engines, which increased production efficiency, reduced backlog by $4 million, and decreased operational costs.
While hard work and dedication have been the cornerstones of her career, Ms. DePriest attributes her success to her supportive mentors, her role as a mentor, and the values instilled in her by her parents. Looking ahead, she aims to become the chief executive officer of a major corporation and continue to grow her business, Guru Consulting, and her son's business.
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