Celina Insurance Group has promoted Christine Purdy to Vice President of Human Resources and Facilities.
Purdy has been with Celina for 15 years. Prior to joining Celina, she built a successful career with Ford Motor Company. She started with Celina in 2011 as a Personal Lines Underwriter and was promoted in 2013 to IT Project Supervisor. In 2016, she was promoted to Director of Human Resources, and in 2023 added the title of Facilities Manager.
“Christine’s effective management skills, approachability and enthusiasm have made her a valuable resource for our Human Resources department,” said Suzanne Wells, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. “She has moved the needle in many meaningful ways across the organization.”
Purdy holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing from The Ohio State University. She has earned the Associate in Personal Lines Insurance (API) and Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designations as well as the Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
Christine said, “One of the most rewarding parts of my career at Celina Insurance Group has been welcoming new talent and helping them feel connected from day one. Our people truly set this organization apart, and I’m excited to continue working alongside our teams to build a culture that is welcoming, innovative and always focused on making our company stronger.”
Christine and her husband Jay reside in Minster and have three adult children, Freddie & Kayla (spouse), Paige and Ray.
