Bi-State Development
Diana Bentz, SPHR has over 30 years of experience in HR and talent management. Diana is currently serving as the Interim EVP and CHRO at Bi-State Development, where they lead talent management and HR strategy. Prior to this role, they worked at Commerce Bank as the Manager of Talent Development, focusing on succession and talent management. Diana also has experience as a Manager of Organizational Effectiveness at Earthgrains and as a Consultant at the Center for Business Industry and Labor. Diana has a strong background in instructional design, employee engagement, process improvement, team development, and training facilitation.
Diana Bentz, SPHR, has a strong educational background in various areas. Diana completed their Master's degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University between 2015 and 2018. Prior to that, in 2007 and 2008, they obtained a Certificate in Business Leadership, Change Management, and Finance through e-Cornell, a program offered by Cornell University.
In terms of their undergraduate education, Diana Bentz obtained their BSBA degree in Marketing from Rockhurst College, where they attended from 1983 to 1987. Before their college years, they completed their high school education at Cor Jesu Academy, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided.
In addition to their academic achievements, Diana Bentz has also obtained several certifications. Diana earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI in November 2020. Prior to that, in 2014, they obtained the Korn Ferry Voices 360 certification and the Human Capital Strategist (HCS) certification from the Human Capital Institute. In 2013, they completed the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect 101 certification. Furthermore, they obtained the Senn Delaney Culture Shaping certification in January 2014.
Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Diana Bentz values continuous learning and has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in management, leadership, finance, human resources, and culture shaping.
Bi-State Development
Bi-State Development (BSD) is a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region. Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River. BSD is uniquely empowered to provide real solutions to regional challenges, with a model of efficiency and accountability, through the work of our enterprises: Metro Transit: Metro Transit is the St. Louis region’s public transportation system, which includes MetroBus, a fleet of nearly 400 clean-burning diesel and battery-electric buses; a 46-mile MetroLink light rail system; and the Metro Call-A-Ride paratransit service with 125 wheelchair-lift equipped vans. Gateway Arch Riverfront: BSD has been instrumental in the creation and operation of key tourism, recreation projects and assets at the Gateway Arch and along the St. Louis riverfront, and operates the Gateway Arch tram system, Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, and Gateway Helicopter Tours, and with its partners, is helping enhance one of the region’s top tourist destinations. St. Louis Downtown Airport: Located just minutes from downtown, St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) is the region’s second busiest general aviation airport and a perfect option for safe, convenient and private aviation services. St. Louis Regional Freightway: The St. Louis Regional Freightway was established with the mission of optimizing the St. Louis region’s network of freight transportation infrastructure and advancing the bi-state area’s position as a premier freight gateway and multimodal hub. The Freightway plays a critical role in the growth of the region’s manufacturing and distribution sector.