{"id":1784,"date":"2014-10-24T13:21:55","date_gmt":"2014-10-24T18:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2014-10-24T13:21:55","modified_gmt":"2014-10-24T18:21:55","slug":"exchanges-leigh-roop-named-to-diversity-journals-women-worth-watching-for-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=1784","title":{"rendered":"Exchange\u2019s Leigh Roop Named to Diversity Journal\u2019s \u2018Women Worth Watching\u2019 for 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Leigh Roop, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s Executive VP and Chief Human Resources Officer, is one of 160 executive trailblazers named to the Profiles in Diversity Journal\u2019s 13th<\/sup> annual \u201cWomen Worth Watching\u201d for 2015.<\/p>\n

Nominated by their employers for their passion, potential and positive influence both inside and outside the workplace, the winners represent corporations, government agencies and nonprofits from across North America and Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn her 25 years with the Exchange, Leigh has served in many different roles in places all around the world,\u201d said the Exchange\u2019s President and COO Mike Howard. \u201cHer diverse experiences and passion for serving Soldiers and Airmen have enabled her to become an extremely effective leader and very deserving of this recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cWomen Worth Watching\u201d profile will be in the September\/October 2014 Profiles in Diversity Journal issue.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Chris Ward, 214-312-2714\"\"<\/a><\/span> or wardchr@aafes.com.<\/p>\n\t

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