Company News

Check out the latest announcements, news releases and coverage on Atlas®.
January 6, 2022

ATLAS® WORLD GROUP, INC. CREATES POSITION OF CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, APPOINTS KELLY FOREMAN

  • Press Release
EVANSVILLE, IND. (January 7, 2022) - Atlas® World Group, Inc., announces today that Kelly Foreman has assumed the newly created position of Chief Diversity Officer. She will also continue as Vice President of Human Resources for Atlas World Group, Inc., a role she has held since March 2021.

In addition to her responsibilities in human resources, Foreman will provide strategic leadership to Atlas World Group’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. As Chief Diversity Officer and Chair of the company’s Diversity Committee, Foreman will work with subsidiary presidents, business leaders, staff, and administration across the enterprise to establish programs and policies fundamental to the advancement of these initiatives.

"Atlas World Group is committed to providing a challenging, safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all associates can grow both professionally and personally," said Jack Griffin, Chairman & CEO of Atlas World Group. "I am confident that with Kelly’s leadership, our organization will further enhance our work environment to the point where every associate can contribute and thrive.”

Foreman joined Atlas with an extensive range of experience across multiple industries. She has a vast knowledge of talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, payroll and compensation including incentive plans and structures. Foreman has a bachelor’s degree in business administration – management and human resources and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Murray State University.

“I am honored to expand my role with Atlas World Group and drive our strategy for diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Foreman. “I look forward to inspiring growth and development at Atlas through the advancement of our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Our ability to attract, grow and retain diverse talent will promote strength, innovation, and success moving forward.”

For more information on Atlas World Group and its subsidiaries, visit atlasworldgroupinc.com.
 
###
 
About Atlas® World Group
Headquartered in Evansville, Ind., Atlas World Group, Inc. comprises a family of companies that deliver transportation and related services globally through a network of quality agents and select service partners. Atlas is distinguished by agent ownership and a shared commitment to help people go new places® more easily and more securely. Atlas World Group companies employ nearly 800 people throughout North America. Through a continuing emphasis on service excellence, the company has achieved extraordinary growth. For more information on Atlas World Group, visit atlasworldgroupinc.com.