DANIEL W. BROCK

**** ********* **. **** *****, TX 76110 DIRECT: 817-***-**** EMAIL: adzwcg@r.postjobfree.com STRATEGIC SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL

A strategic, values-driven HR Executive with international, public and private corporate leadership experience. Credited with building best- in-class organizations that have been consistently successful in achieving aggressive revenue and profit objectives. A creative thinker, problem-solver and decision-maker with strong communications, interpersonal, mentoring, negotiation and mediation skills. Expertise:

Corporate Culture Change Organizational Redesign and Alignment

HR Policy, Process & Systems Design Benefits & Compensation Design

Downsizing, Restructuring & Revitalization Succession Planning & Retention Strategies

Training, Teaming & Leadership Development Employee Relations & Union Avoidance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROCK & ASSOCIATES HR CONSULTING, FORT WORTH, TX 2023 – PRESENT Principal / Owner

Full-service HR consulting firm focused on process improvement, leadership development, organizational and culture change, systems implementation, and talent strategies. Since incorporating, we have assisted several clients in the healthcare, not-for-profit, and executive development industries. LHOIST NORTH AMERICA, FORT WORTH, TX 2013 - 2022

Lhoist Group is a privately held metals and mining company headquartered in Brussels Belgium with strong market presence in Western Europe, North and South America, and emerging markets such as Malaysia and Russia. In existence since 1890 with revenues in excess of €3.5 Billion and over 5000 employees in 28 countries across the globe. Lhoist North America (LNA) is one of the leading lime producers and marketers of lime products in the United States and Canada. LNA represents approximately $1.4 Billion in revenue and over 1,600 employees and over 50 operations in North America. LNA is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Vice President, Human Resources

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, developed and successfully implemented an organization-wide restructuring plan to improve responsiveness to our customers and communications to our employees.

Implemented Group-wide Mentoring programs to address succession, development and retention initiatives.

Led a reorganization effort to respond to economic changes which resulted in a reduction of approximately 10% of the workforce with no negative effect on production capabilities.

Eliminated two onerous and outdated pension programs and replaced them with a “top tier” supplemental plan.

Led the development and implementation of a comprehensive “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” initiative. PARKER AEROSPACE, FORT WORTH, TX 2009 – 2013

Parker Aerospace is an operating group of Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 200 Corporation. Responsible for four operating divisions with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas and Irvine, California with sales in excess of $2.7 Billion (US) and employing approximately 4,500 employees in 13 locations including international locations in Monterey, Mexico, and Wiesbaden, Germany. Operated under the symbol “PH” on the NYSE, Parker consistently ranks as one of Americas Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. Area Human Resources Director

Developed and Led Organizational Design activities at seven Aerospace Divisions. Process is now used as the model throughout the Corporation.

Implemented High Performance Work Teams with a focus on “lean” principles and sustainability.

Implemented division-wide Mentoring programs to develop high-potential employees and retain talent. CHAPARRAL STEEL CO, MIDLOTHIAN, TX 1995 - 2007

Chaparral Steel was the second largest supplier of structural steel in North America with revenues approaching $2.6 Billion. The Company was acquired by Gerdau Ameristeel Corp in September 2007 after a successful spin off from TXI in 2005. Operated under the symbol “CHAP” on the NASDAQ Exchange, Chaparral was selected as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in America by Business Ethics Magazine in 2006. Vice President Human Resources 2005 - 2007

Led the HR and Benefits due diligence efforts supporting the divestiture/spin-off of Chaparral from TXI resulting in:

o Outsourcing the Payroll/HRIS function saving $800K per year. DANIEL W. BROCK 2

o Establishing a more progressive 401(k) Plan which included “safe harbor” protections, auto enrollment and auto increase features resulting in a 96% participation rate while doubling plan assets in 24 months. o Instituted a corporate philosophy of cost sharing with major medical plans which reduced burden on company by up to $4M per year.

Established a Human Resources Business Plan process to coordinate with the Company’s Business Planning process. A proactive tool was developed to identify and address future needs and opportunities related to HR Issues.

Established the Chaparral Education Foundation (501(c)3) for charitable contributions and scholarship funding. Additional funding to United Way (80% of Ellis County United Way funding came from Chaparral) and Junior Achievement.

Directed the HR and Benefits functions for the acquisition and eventual sale of Chaparral to Gerdau AmeriSteel that included Board of Directors discussions and evaluations. Director of Human Resources - Steel 1998 - 2005

A wholly owned subsidiary of TXI. Responsible for all steel assets comprising $600M in sales and approximately 1,500 employees.

Managed and led the HR function during the integration of Chaparral within TXI as a “wholly-owned subsidiary” including policies and procedures, pay practices, benefits, corporate culture and philosophy adopting a “best practices” approach.

Led the evaluation and impact analysis of a reduction-in-force of approximately 20% of the total Chaparral workforce which resulted in no adverse impact on production and approximately $10 million per year in cost savings.

Developed and implemented a Succession Planning model and Performance Management methodology to anticipate and prepare for future leadership needs.

TXI, DALLAS, TX 1995 - 1998

TXI was a leading supplier of Cement, Aggregate, and Concrete Products in the Southwest and California with revenues in excess of $1 Billion. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TXI”, the Company has consistently been rated as one of Americas Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine.

Regional Human Resources Manager

Responsible for all corporate assets in North Texas to include corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers with approximately 1,800 employees.

Developed and established a Human Resources Compliance Audit tool to be used corporate wide.

Developed and implemented a New Supervisor’s Training Program based on a comprehensive needs analysis which was utilized throughout the Company.

EDUCATION

BBS, Organizational Behavior, University of Texas Dallas MS, Human Resource Management, University of Texas Arlington PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)

Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)

Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)

Six-Sigma “Green Belt” Certification

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Fort Worth Human Resources Association - Chapter of Society of Human Resource Management World @ Work - Formerly the American Compensation Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

United Way of Tarrant County – Past Section Chair

Junior Achievement - Volunteer

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