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PRIDE Industries Appoints Kim Mayes as Chief People Officer

Mayes will oversee PRIDE Industries' human resources function and help drive workforce growth, employee engagement, and organizational performance. 

Roseville, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIDE Industries, the nation's largest employer of people with disabilities, has appointed Kim Mayes as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. With decades of experience leading business human resources, HR mergers and acquisitions, organizational effectiveness, and growth strategies for a global organization, Mayes will oversee PRIDE Industries' human resources function and help drive workforce growth, employee engagement, and organizational performance. 

Mayes joins PRIDE Industries following a distinguished career that includes senior leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility at Intel Corporation, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources and helped shape talent and inclusion initiatives across a global workforce. In her new role, she will lead strategies that strengthen PRIDE Industries' people-first culture while advancing the organization's mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment.

"Kim brings an exceptional combination of strategic leadership, business acumen, and a deep commitment to building engaged workplaces," said Craig Levra, President and CEO of PRIDE Industries. "As we continue expanding opportunities for people with disabilities and growing our impact nationwide, her experience developing high-performing teams and fostering strong organizational cultures will be invaluable. Kim’s leadership will help ensure our employees have the support, development, and resources they need to thrive, and we are thrilled to welcome her to PRIDE Industries."

Mayes brings extensive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational transformation, employee relations, and workforce development. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, cultivate belonging, and align people strategies with long-term business goals.

"I am honored to join PRIDE Industries, an organization whose commitment to inclusion and opportunity has transformed lives for more than six decades," said Mayes. "PRIDE Industries has demonstrated what's possible when organizations recognize the value and potential of every individual. I look forward to partnering with employees across the company to build on that legacy, strengthen our culture, and create an environment where people can do their best work while advancing a mission that changes lives.”

About PRIDE Industries

PRIDE Industries delivers business excellence with a positive social impact. A social enterprise, the company provides facilities operations and maintenance services, custodial services, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, packaging and fulfillment services, and placement services to private and public organizations nationwide. Founded in 1966, PRIDE Industries’ mission is to create employment for people with disabilities. Through personalized employment services, the organization helps individuals realize their true potential and lead more independent lives. PRIDE Industries proves the value of its inclusive workforce model through operational success across multiple industries every day.