Deborah Phillips
Chief Adminstrative Officer
Deborah Phillips is chief administrative officer at Priority Health and has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the field of human resources. She serves as a key member of the Priority Health executive team and shares responsibility for creation and execution of organizational goals and objectives, particularly focused toward the impact of investing in the success. She is responsible for driving growth through an effective human capital strategy. In addition, she has led several key organizational projects, including the transformation and realignment of the organization to support growth and market demands. Deborah is also in charge of a variety of corporate-wide administrative areas including in-house legal, compliance, facilities and other business support services.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership development
- Executive coaching
- Talent management
Work experience
Deborah previously worked in Kansas City as the human resource officer for a multi-bank holding company. She has a long-standing commitment to diversity and serves on committees for several organizations in support of these efforts.
Deborah also serves as chair of the Women's Resource Center Board of Directors and is a member of the Advisory Council for Inforum West Michigan. She is committed to diversity and inclusion and works with several organizations, including Priority Health, in support of these initiatives.
Education
Business
Davenport College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Awards & recognition
Deborah is the recipient of the Corp! Magazine Michigan Top Executive award in 2011.
Licensure & certifications
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), December 1999
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
- Certified coach in "Who Do You Think You Are?"
