Fort Worth’s RS Names HR Veteran as VP of People and Culture

D'Mar Phillips brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and executing transformative human resources strategies for various industries to his new role, as well as a reputation for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces that foster talent development, engagement, and organizational growth, RS said.

D’Mar Phillips

Fort Worth-based RS, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, has named D’Mar Phillips to the executive leadership team as vice president of people and culture at RS Americas.

Phillips brings more than 20 years of experience in developing and executing transformative human resources strategies for various industries to his new role, as well as a reputation for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces that foster talent development, engagement, and organizational growth. He is also known for his ability to navigate complex organizational challenges, including large-scale transformations, while maintaining a focus on employee well-being and development.

“I;m thrilled to join the RS Americas team [as] the new Vice President of People and Culture and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative solutions and exceptional value to our customers through an amazing workforce of exceptional people who are focused on making every day better, one employee and customer at a time,” Phillips said in a statement. “I look forward to working with our talented team to drive growth and achieve new heights of success that only RS Americas can deliver.”

Over the course of his career, Phillips has held leadership roles at companies such as Hyliion, Clarus Glassboards, and Tucker Powersports, where he successfully expanded talent pools, transformed HR departments, implemented significant operational changes, including critical employee-focused programs, and managed global teams.

In his new role at RS Americas, Phillips oversees global people operations championing diversity, equity, and inclusion and spearheads efforts in succession planning, performance management, and employee engagement. The company said his leadership style is rooted in strategic collaboration, and he relishes partnering with senior leaders to drive business outcomes through effective people management and culture-building initiatives.

In addition to his role as vice president of people and culture at RS Americas, Phillips serves as the chief consultant for Under God’s Care, a faith-based organization dedicated to providing housing and services to underserved communities.

RS operates in 36 markets, stocks over 800,000 industrial and specialist products, and lists an additional 5 million relevant for its industrial customers, sourced from over 2,500 suppliers.

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