Effective August 31, 2011; Rutherford Controls Int’l Corp. (RCI), Ontario, Canada, announced the retirement of one of its owners, Tracey Rutherford, director of human resources.

In 1990 Tracey relocated from Canada to the United States in her role as director of operations and was actively involved in opening the Virginia Beach facility, where she continued to work and reside for 15 years. In 2005 she returned to Canada and eventually became the director of human resources, where she successfully implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Tracey looks forward to pursuing her passions; spending her time volunteering with local charities, playing more golf and travelling around the world, the company said.

A press release stated that she will be missed both within the industry and at RCI, where she is appreciated for her dedication and contribution to the growth and success of the company over the past 30 years.

For information, contact RCI at 1-800-265-6630. Or reach Tracey via email at tracey.rutherford@rutherfordcontrols.com.