PRIDE Industries Appoints Kim Mayes as Chief People Officer

Roseville, Calif., Sept. 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- PRIDE Industries, a leading employer of people with disabilities, has appointed Kim Mayes as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. With extensive experience in human resources, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational effectiveness, Mayes will lead PRIDE Industries' human resources function, focusing on workforce growth, employee engagement, and organizational performance.

Mayes joins PRIDE Industries from Intel Corporation, where she served as Vice President of Human Resources and played a key role in shaping talent and inclusion initiatives. Her experience in developing high-performing teams and fostering strong organizational cultures will be invaluable as PRIDE Industries continues to expand opportunities for people with disabilities and grow its impact nationwide.

Craig Levra, President and CEO of PRIDE Industries, expressed his excitement about Mayes' appointment.

Mayes' role will involve leading 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. She will focus on talent management, leadership development, organizational transformation, employee relations, and workforce development.

"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."

Founded in 1966, PRIDE Industries delivers business excellence with a positive social impact. 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. PRIDE Industries' mission is to create employment for people with disabilities, helping individuals realize their true potential and lead more independent lives.