Laurie has more than 30 years of experience as a senior human resource professional. She was promoted to Senior Vice President, Human Resources in April 2023. In this role, she is responsible for Itron’s HR operations, in-business HR, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, inclusion and diversity, learning and development, and health safety and environment functions. Laurie joined Itron in February 2016 and has served in several in-business HR positions. She was instrumental in Itron’s acquisition and integration of Silver Spring Networks and the restructuring of Itron’s product business lines to Devices, Networks and Outcomes, leading the organizational design and leveling of Itron’s current operating model. Prior to joining Itron, Laurie held multiple global HR leadership positions with Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor. She holds a BA in English and a Masters in Instructional Design, both from The University of Texas. Laurie is a member of the Chancellor's Counsel at the University of Texas, which advocates for higher education and health care.