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SUMMARY:Thursday Thought Leaders - From the Marines to the C-Suite
DESCRIPTION:From the Marines to the C-Suite: \n\nLeadership Lessons Across Different Worlds\n\n\n\nPRESENTING SPONSOR\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nDebbie McKinley leads people strategy for Herschend Family Entertainment\, headquartered right here in Peachtree Corners   a company now employing more than 22\,000 people nationwide after its recent acquisition.\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader who has served in the U.S. Marines and overseas\, then transitioned to guiding culture and talent at one of the nation's largest family entertainment companies. Debbie's story blends service\, leadership\, and heart   and her insights will resonate with leaders in every industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Debbie McKinley\n\nDebbie grew up in western Virginia and attended the United States Naval Academy after her high school graduation. She was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in May of 1994.\n\n\n\nDebbie served on active duty with Marine Corps aviation squadrons\, working with supply and maintenance teams to repair aircraft. She deployed to the Mediterranean\, Northern Africa\, and the Middle East as part of Marine detachments aboard US Navy Ships\, was the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-26 Aviation Supply Officer in Charge\, and an Aide de Camp for a Marine Major General.\n\n\n\nWhile on active duty\, Debbie received her Masters in human resources development and public administration from Webster University in 1998.\n\n\n\nShe transitioned to the Reserves\, serving in several roles including a senior leadership instructor\, an Airshow Command Center Officer-In-Charge for various shows\, and attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico Virginia. Debbie retired from the Reserves in 2014.\n\n\n\nAs a civilian\, Debbie joined The Home Depot 2002. She was an assistant store manager\, store manager\, district manager\, Regional Learning Manager\, the Director of Talent Management\, the Senior Director of HR (SDHR) for the Western Division and SDHR for U.S Operations. She completed her time at The Home Depot as the Vice President of HR for U.S Stores and International Operations supporting 2400 stores in the US\, Canada\, and Mexico.\n\n\n\nIn January of 2024 Debbie joined Herschend Enterprises as their Chief People Officer.\n\n\n\nDebbie was a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterans Empowerment Organization for more than 6 years\, including serving 3 years as Board Chair. VEO is an Atlanta based non-profit that helps return the homeless veterans of Atlanta to sustainable living. Today she serves as a member of the Advisory Board.\n\n\n\nDebbie is married to Jim McKinley\, and they have four kids\, and a bunch of pets. In her spare time\, she enjoys time with her family\, fitness\, gardening\, scuba diving and going on adventures.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div style="text-align: center\;"><strong><span style="font-size:24px\;"><span style="color: rgb(34\, 34\, 34)\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">From the Marines to the C-Suite:&nbsp\;<br />\nLeadership Lessons Across Different Worlds<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:18px\;">PRESENTING SPONSOR</span><br />\n<a href="https://vox-pop-uli.com/"><img alt="" height="131" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1636/Image/logos/VOX_logo-RED-Sew-4C1.png" style="width: 450px\; height: 131px\;" width="450" /></a></span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<p style="text-align: center\;"><img alt="" height="400" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1636/Image/First_Friday/2025/DebbieMcKinley.jpg" style="width: 400px\; height: 400px\;" width="400" /></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<p data-end="933" data-start="713">Debbie McKinley leads people strategy for <strong data-end="789" data-start="755">Herschend Family Entertainment</strong>\, headquartered right here in Peachtree Corners &mdash\; a company now employing <strong data-end="901" data-start="863">more than 22\,000 people nationwide</strong> after its recent acquisition.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1275" data-start="935">This is a <strong data-end="995" data-start="945">rare opportunity to hear from a dynamic leader</strong> who has served in the U.S. Marines and overseas\, then transitioned to guiding culture and talent at one of the nation&rsquo\;s largest family entertainment companies. Debbie&rsquo\;s story blends service\, leadership\, and heart &mdash\; and her insights will resonate with leaders in every industry.</p>\n\n<p><br />\n<img alt="" height="126" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1636/Image/First_Friday/2025/HerschendLOGOhe25_general_logo_fullcolor.png" style="width: 300px\; height: 126px\;" width="300" /><br />\n<br />\n<strong>About Debbie McKinley</strong></p>\n\n<p>Debbie grew up in western Virginia and attended the United States Naval Academy after her high school graduation. She was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in May of 1994.<br />\n<br />\nDebbie served on active duty with Marine Corps aviation squadrons\, working with supply and maintenance teams to repair aircraft. She deployed to the Mediterranean\, Northern Africa\, and the Middle East as part of Marine detachments aboard US Navy Ships\, was the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-26 Aviation Supply Officer in Charge\, and an Aide de Camp for a Marine Major General.<br />\n<br />\nWhile on active duty\, Debbie received her Masters in human resources development and public administration from Webster University in 1998.<br />\n<br />\nShe transitioned to the Reserves\, serving in several roles including a senior leadership instructor\, an Airshow Command Center Officer-In-Charge for various shows\, and attended the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico Virginia. Debbie retired from the Reserves in 2014.<br />\n<br />\nAs a civilian\, Debbie joined The Home Depot 2002. She was an assistant store manager\, store manager\, district manager\, Regional Learning Manager\, the Director of Talent Management\, the Senior Director of HR (SDHR) for the Western Division and SDHR for U.S Operations. She completed her time at The Home Depot as the Vice President of HR for U.S Stores and International Operations supporting 2400 stores in the US\, Canada\, and Mexico.<br />\n<br />\nIn January of 2024 Debbie joined Herschend Enterprises as their Chief People Officer.<br />\n<br />\nDebbie was a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterans Empowerment Organization for more than 6 years\, including serving 3 years as Board Chair. VEO is an Atlanta based non-profit that helps return the homeless veterans of Atlanta to sustainable living. Today she serves as a member of the Advisory Board.<br />\n<br />\nDebbie is married to Jim McKinley\, and they have four kids\, and a bunch of pets. In her spare time\, she enjoys time with her family\, fitness\, gardening\, scuba diving and going on adventures.</p>\n
LOCATION:Hilton Atlanta Northeast 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd\, Peachtree Corners\, GA 30092
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