HOLT CAT posted on April 07, 2021 13:17
Originally published in San Antonio Construction News
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Beki Hutchison
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
HOLT CAT
San Antonio, TX
Born and raised in San Antonio, Beki Hutchison didn’t feel like she really grew up until she moved to the east coast in her early 20s. “I was exposed to so much more diversity there just outside of Washington, DC. DC was fun in the 90s. There were lots of people my age enjoying new technology and the rapidly expanding global economy. It is also beautiful. The seasons are amazing, not like anything I had experienced in South Texas.”
Beki earned her Bachelors in Humanities and Sociology from Trinity University here in San Antonio and an MBA from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. “I chose Humanities because it was the curriculum for teaching, and I had wanted to be a teacher. I liked Sociology because it helped explain so many things about people and communities, how they behave and interact. I’m still fascinated by this area.”
Beki worked for TRW/Northrop Grumman for roughly 20 years before a deep desire to be closer to her parents brought her to Texas in 2015. Looking for a new company home, Beki began working with an executive search firm where she learned about HOLT CAT. “Once I met Corinna Holt Richter and understood the company’s commitment to ‘Values Based Leadership,’ I was hooked. I actually couldn’t believe that a heavy machine company could have such a rich, values-oriented culture. I am so humbled by the opportunity to work at HOLT CAT, given the history of innovation, values and incredible people I get to work with every day. Such a blessing!”
As Senior Vice President of Human Resources at HOLT CAT, Beki is responsible for all aspects of human resources, including Talent Management, Talent Development, Total Rewards and Safety and Environmental Culture. “I love the values the best. They provide our leadership team with a common language for making thoughtful decisions about our business. Peter and Corinna are amazing.
“Throughout my life, I have been blessed with a few, very strong mentors. My parents were the most influential. They are kind of like the yin and yang of what makes me. Mom, steadfast and caring, ensured that we didn’t miss the beauty and joy that life provides. Dad, humor first, kept it real and without prejudice. Larry Mills is my current spirit guide. He’s awesome and helps me keep perspective in all of the complexity of my current role at HOLT.”
Her best advice is to “say yes.” She says that saying “yes” leads to incredible lessons about people and what things are tangibly important every day. She challenges others to live life completely and without regret. “Find that thing that makes you jump out of bed every day, ready to make things happen. Do that.”
Beki is happily married to Craig Hutchison. She and Craig have two boys from his previous marriage and two daughters-in-law (almost). They love to travel and look for great places to visit. And if that place has golf, wine and craft beer, even better. -cmw