Jessica Johnston

Jessica Johnston has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several companies. Jessica is currently serving as the VP of Human Resources at GrafTech International since March 2021. Prior to this, Jessica worked as a Level 2 Trainer at Crossfit Tripoint since August 2015. Jessica also held the position of HR Director at Gabriel Performance Products from January 2016 to March 2021. In their role, they were responsible for the growth, acquisition, and integration of Gabriel's new product lines, people, and operations. Before that, Jessica served as the Division HR Director - Special Metals at PCC Special Metals from October 2013 to August 2015, overseeing HR strategy development, talent management, and compliance across international sites. Jessica also worked as the Director of Organizational Development at PCC Forged Products for a brief period in 2013, focusing on leadership development and succession planning. Prior to that, Jessica held various roles at PCC Airfoils, LLC, including Organizational Development Manager from July 2010 to April 2013 and Plant HR Manager from February 2007 to July 2010. Jessica also worked as a Senior HR Manager at Avery Dennison from 2004 to 2007 and as an HR Manager at Brush Engineered Materials from 1998 to 2004. Jessica's career began as an HR Generalist at Wiseco Piston, Inc. from 1994 to 1998.

Jessica Johnston has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Organizational Behavior from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, which they obtained from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Lake Erie College from 1994 to 1996. Jessica also has an Associate's degree in Business with a focus on Human Resources from Lakeland Community College, which they received in 1994. In terms of additional certifications, Jessica obtained a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer certification from CrossFit Education in April 2019, another CrossFit Level 2 Trainer certification in the same month and year, a CrossFit Level I Trainer certification in 2015, and a Personal Trainer certification from ACE in July 2012. Jessica has also received various other certifications, including Achieve Global, Activity Vector Analysis, various Lominger assessment tools, CPR, behavioral interviewing, Coaching for Intent from the Weatherhead School of Management, Project Management, and Six Sigma Green Belt.