Q&A with Everon’s Chief Human Resources Officer on leadership, career growth, and empowering women in the workplace.
Looking back on your career, what accomplishment are you most proud of?
When I look back on my career, the moments that make me proudest are the ones when I’ve watched people accomplish something they weren’t sure were possible.
One experience I will never forget came after we separated from a larger organization and had under eight months to build and launch our own HCM and payroll systems.
The timeline was daunting, the stakes were high, and there was no playbook. But the team stepped up in an extraordinary way. People learned new skills on the fly, solved problems together, supported one another through long days, late nights, and weekends, and kept moving forward when the finish line still felt far away.
When we successfully went live in record time, it truly felt like we had won the Super Bowl. As exciting as that achievement was, what stays with me most is watching people find their voices, gain confidence, take on responsibilities they had never imagined, and emerge as stronger leaders. Some went on to lead larger teams and tackle even bigger challenges.
Knowing I helped create an environment where people could stretch, succeed, and see more in themselves is what makes me proudest. Systems will change and projects will come and go, but the impact we have on people—and the impact they go on to have on others—lasts far beyond any single accomplishment.
How have you seen opportunities for women in business evolve throughout your career?
I’ve spent more than 25 years in the security industry, and the change I’ve witnessed has been both exciting and deeply personal. Early in my career, I was often one of very few women in the room. There were limited examples of women in senior leadership, and the path forward was not always clear.
Today, I walk into meetings and see women leading major teams, shaping business strategy, owning financial decisions, and bringing perspectives that are making our organizations stronger. I think about talented women I’ve had the opportunity to coach who once hesitated to raise their hands for a bigger role—and who are now confidently leading teams and developing others. Seeing that transformation is incredibly rewarding.
We have made tremendous progress, but our work is not finished. We need to keep creating visibility, meaningful experiences, mentorship, and sponsorship so that even more women can see what is possible, believe they belong at the table, and have the opportunity to reach the highest levels of leadership.
How can organizations better support and empower women to succeed?
Organizations can make an incredible difference when they move beyond simply talking about opportunity and intentionally create it.
Women need clear career paths, meaningful development, mentors who offer honest guidance, and sponsors who are willing to say their names when important opportunities arise. I know firsthand how powerful that can be.
Throughout my career, I had leaders who saw potential in me before I fully saw it in myself. They encouraged me to take on larger teams, trusted me with challenging assignments, and opened the door for me to become a Chief Human Resources Officer. Those moments changed the trajectory of my career.
That is why I believe organizations must give women opportunities to stretch, build business and financial acumen, and prove what they can do. The leaders I remember most are the ones who challenged me, advocated for me, and gave me the confidence to step forward—and I try every day to create that same experience for others.
Why is it important to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the workplace?
Recognition can be incredibly powerful because it tells someone, “I see you, I value what you bring, and your contribution matters.” I’ve seen talented women quietly deliver exceptional results without fully recognizing their own potential. Then a leader calls out their impact in a meeting, invites them to present their work to senior leadership, or encourages them to pursue a bigger role—and you can almost see their confidence shift.
I remember watching a woman I had coached step forward after receiving that kind of recognition. She began speaking up more, taking on larger challenges, and ultimately leading and inspiring others.
That is why celebrating women’s achievements matters so much. It does more than honor one person; it makes success visible, gives others a role model, and sends a powerful message to the next generation: You belong here, your voice matters, and this path is open to you.
What advice would you give to the next generation of women entering the business world?
My advice is simple: be curious, be courageous, and don’t wait until you feel completely ready—because most of us never do. Learn the business, not just your function. Ask how the company makes money, volunteer for the assignment that stretches you, and speak up even when your voice shakes a little.
Some of the biggest turning points in my career came when someone encouraged me to take on a challenge that felt larger than anything I had done before. I did not have every answer, but I raised my hand, surrounded myself with smart people, worked hard, and learned along the way. Those experiences built my confidence and ultimately opened doors I could not have imagined earlier in my career.
Find mentors who will give you honest feedback and sponsors who will advocate for you when you are not in the room—but remember that you must also advocate for yourself.
And as you move forward, reach back and bring other women with you. Success is even more meaningful when you can look beside you and see the people you encouraged, coached, and believed in rising too.
About Everon
Everon is a leading national integrator and premier service provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety, ranked the third-largest integrated security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine. We support more than 300,000 customer locations, backed by our national strength, and over 5,000 employees, including 2,300 technicians, across more than 100 branches. Our company draws on an outstanding legacy of service excellence that is strengthened by our people's decades of industry expertise to emerge as an industry leader and customer service champion, protecting commercial property, people, and assets. Corporate offices are based in the Dallas area in Irving, Texas. Follow us on LinkedIn.