SOCAP International Elects New Slate of Officers, Directors

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SOCAP International, a professional society representing customer care professionals from leading Fortune 1000 companies, has announced that leading executives from some of the world's most respected brands have been named to its 2015 board of directors. As the preeminent organization in the customer care profession with more than 2,500 members globally, SOCAP helps members promote customer engagement as a strategic initiative that provides competitive advantage in business. 

"I am honored to work with such a diverse group of business executives," said Marie Shubin, new chair of the SOCAP Board of Directors and director of global consumer relations at E. & J. Gallo Winery. "The commitment of this board is inspiring, and I look forward to leading this group to help the advancement of SOCAP this year."

The new officers are top executives from a variety of brands and industries: Kraft Foods, L'Oreal, ConAgra Foods, and Starwood Hotels. Shubin and her new colleagues will oversee exciting new developments at SOCAP in 2015: the introduction of a new customer engagement framework, a drive to increase membership and an effort to expand the range of educational materials offered online.

Together, the new board members understand the interests and needs of the customer care profession and are committed to continuing the development of SOCAP's resources and education during their term.  

"We are delighted to welcome these business executives to our Board of Directors," said Matthew D'Uva, president and CEO of SOCAP. "The diversity of these leaders will inspire SOCAP to develop a stronger voice in the customer care industry and reach new heights in 2015." 

Newly elected officers:

Chair – Marie Shubin, director of global consumer relations, E. & J. Gallo Winery
Chair-Elect – Celine Dumais, vice president, consumer command center and social listening, L'Oreal Americas
Secretary – Jeanne Jones, director of consumer affairs, ConAgra Foods
Treasurer – Helen Horsham-Bertels, senior director of consumer affairs, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Immediate Past Chair – Kim McMiller, associate director of consumer relations, Kraft Foods

Newly elected directors:

Andy Begnoche, director, operations, Holdcom
Edward Billmaier, director, consumer relations, Pier 1 Imports
Mike Boudreau, manager, workforce & information management, Lilly USA
Lisa Diehl, manager, customer relations, Orbitz Worldwide
Shelly Elkins, director, member services, Dollar Shave Club
Chris Irving, assistant vice president, consumer, government & legal affairs, Publishers Clearing House
Sandy Jewell, director, consumer services, Jarden Consumer Solutions
Andrea McLean, executive director, consumer listening and issues management, Estee Lauder Companies
Jim Moloney, global director, customer & dealer contact centers, General Motors Company
Jason Rosser, head, customer service operations, Jack Threads
Matt Sanders, customer care executive
Thomas Siebert, senior director, customer care, y!kes
Jack Sullivan, NA consumer engagement lead, Unilever
Chris Wallace, vice president, dedicated solutions, 24-7 Intouch

About SOCAP International
Founded in 1973, SOCAP International represents a thriving global profession of best-in-class customer care experts across all industries. SOCAP is a member-driven organization committed to promoting customer care and customer engagement as a competitive advantage in business. The Association's members include vice presidents, directors, managers and supervisors of customer care and consumer affairs from top Fortune/Forbes 1000 companies as well as hundreds of business partner organizations. SOCAP provides the educational tools and professional resources to help its members to drive business transformation within their companies. Additionally, SOCAP's exclusive network gives members access to thousands of customer care experts across the globe.  Visit www.socap.org for complete SOCAP information.

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