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EverDriven Hires Chief People Officer
Bridgette Brinkmann steps into the role to bolster the alternative transportation company's mission of empowering education for all students.

Brinkmann is poised to help grow and lead the company through change, improved culture, and talent.
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EverDriven has hired a new C-suite executive in Bridgette Brinkmann, the company's new chief people officer.
According to their Sept. 30 announcement, Brinkmann will lead the company’s human capital strategy, overseeing talent for their nationally distributed and growing team, as well as culture, engagement, learning and development, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and regulatory and compliance efforts. She will prioritize the evolution of EverDriven’s culture to support expansion and growth, identifying and recruiting mission-driven talent who are eager to contribute to building an industry-leading organization.
“We’re thrilled and proud to welcome Bridgette to the EverDriven team,” said Mitch Bowling, CEO of EverDriven. “Not only does Bridgette contribute her impressive experience leading teams for some of the world’s biggest companies, but she also brings the intangibles – the heart, the connection with people, and the intrinsic motivation to help us on our mission to serve all students and empower their education.”
Brinkmann has a proven track record of translating a company's mission and values into a meaningful employee experience, resulting in sustainable business outcomes. With extensive experience at purpose-driven companies such as Pfizer, Danone, Vail Resorts, and the hyper-growth startup Meati, Brinkmann is well-equipped to support EverDriven's growth while prioritizing its mission. At Pfizer, Danone, and Vail Resorts, she focused on leading change, cultivating high-performing teams, and building organizational culture. At Meati, she played a pivotal role in expanding the startup’s retail footprint to 7,000 stores, demonstrating her ability to drive business growth while nurturing talent.
Brinkmann has experience translating a company's mission and values into a meaningful employee experience with sustainable business outcomes. With roles at Pfizer, Danone, Vail Resorts, and Meati, Brinkmann is well-equipped to support EverDriven's growth. In previous roles, she focused on leading change and facilitating initiatives like those seen from transformative leadership in Arizona, cultivating high-performing teams, and building organizational culture. At Meati, she played a pivotal role in expanding the startup’s retail footprint to 7,000 stores.
“What attracted me to EverDriven is the potential to have a differentiated impact on people's lives,” Brinkmann said in a press release. “While I love to grow businesses and teams, I love it so much more when we can change the world for the better. I am excited to be part of a high-performing team that strives every day to build a better business and positively impact our communities.”
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