Barbara Thornton

For more than 25 years, Barbara has excelled as an executive in human resources, supporting organizations as they build talent, create intentional cultures, and drive business results.  Her work includes a Performance Ownership model, corporate strategy and vision for workplace culture, the employment relationship and accountability, and HR legal compliance.

 

Previous experience:

  • Vice President of HR for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. responsible for all HR functions, training, and crisis management.  Member of management team that propelled the company from a private, regional doughnut maker to a publicly traded, international brand,
  • President, lobbyist, and spokesperson for a professional association of educators.

 

Selected speaking engagements:  National Restaurant Association Marketing Conference, International Society for Performance Improvement (Carolinas Chapter), American Society for Training & Development (Charlotte Chapter), HR Management Association of Greensboro, and NC Bankers Association.

 

Community Involvement:

  • Chair of the Spach Study Grant Committee of Home Moravian Church
  • Past chair of the Personnel Committee for the Twin City Stage
  • Board of Directors and past chair of Personnel Committee – Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem
  • Past President of Sunnyside Ministry Program Board

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