Since joining Plexus Corp. in 2014, she has held various leadership roles with the company, each contributing to her comprehensive expertise in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry.
NEENAH, WI, November 06, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Heather Dawn Beresford has been selected for inclusion 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.
Ms. Beresford, a distinguished engineering professional with Plexus Corp., has made significant strides in the areas of environmental sustainability and social innovation. Since joining Plexus Corp. in 2014, she has held various leadership roles with the company, each contributing to her comprehensive expertise in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry.
In her current role as Senior Vice President of Sustaining Services, which she has held since 2021, Ms. Beresford oversees operations related to repair, recycling, upgrade, service parts planning and refurbishment programs. Her focus on waste reduction and extending product lifespans aligns with her passion for environmental sustainability.
Prior to these roles, Ms. Beresford was Vice President of Aftermarket Services from 2020 to 2022. She also served as senior director of communications and investor relations from 2018 to 2020, where she crafted cohesive communication strategies and enhanced investor relations outreach and marketing materials. From 2014 to 2017, she was the director of business development at Plexus Corp., leading the solutions team for the aerospace and defense end market who were responsible for delivering global growth in the space. During her time at Plexus Corp., Ms. Beresford helped co-found one of the company's first employee resource groups, Women in Network, whose mission is to support the development and advancement of women through all stages of their personal and professional journeys. Plexus' Women in Network resource group now spans the globe, with chapters at 25 facilities worldwide, connecting thousands of women and women advocates.
Before joining Plexus Corp., Ms. Beresford worked at Unicircuit, where she held several positions including sales manager in 2014, senior corporate account manager from 2012 to 2014 and corporate account manager from 2008 to 2012. Her early career focused on aerospace technical design, research and development and manufacturing solutions which enabled bringing new technology to market.
Ms. Beresford's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in mining and mineral engineering from Colorado School of Mines, where she graduated in 2007. Her competitive nature, mentorship and diverse network of advocates have been pivotal in her success. She also credits the unwavering support of her father and sister, who are her best friends.
In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Beresford is actively involved in civic organizations. She has served as a board member for the Women's Fund in the Fox Valley Region since 2023, is the current Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, where she has held positions on several committees since 2021. She was also a board member for the operations committee at the Fox West YMCA from 2020 to 2023.
Ms. Beresford's accolades include being inducted into the National College Athletic Association Hall of Fame by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for Lifetime Achievement in Track & Field and Cross Country in 2023. She is also a two-time inductee into the Colorado School of Mines Hall of Fame for her contributions to the Women's Track and Field Team and a nine-time NCAA All-American in track & field and cross-country.
Outside of her professional life, Ms. Beresford enjoys running, practicing Pilates, traveling, backpacking, gardening, reading and playing various games with her family. Looking ahead, she aims to expand the impact of sustainable business solutions that provide improved access to complex and highly regulated electronic equipment that help people attain a higher quality of life and build a better world through innovative solutions at Plexus Corp. Additionally, she plans to engage in public speaking opportunities aligned to her passions of equality for women and people of diverse backgrounds and hopes to make a positive impact through nonprofit work or by leading a company in the future.
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