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Michelle Wittman - Riverbend Rotary Member Spotlight
Riverbend Rotary Member Spotlight: Michelle Wittman
This month’s Rotarian Spotlight is Michelle Wittman, an experienced Human Resource professional and current Generalist at ABB OPTICAL GROUP, where she manages all day-to-day HR operations, Risk Management and Strategic Development of the St. Louis and Pennsylvania Optical Labs.
Before working at ABB Optical, she was employed for three transportation companies: Alter Barge Line, American River Transportation, and SCF Lewis and Clark, LLC Fleeting over 16 years, and was an Assistant Vessel Manager at ARTCO. Michelle was also employed in the Financial Industry before transportation at Mercantile Bank, Firstar Bank, and lastly for US Bancorp as an Operations Officer for 15 years before the Transportation industry. Her background also includes experience at a CPA firm, Law Firm and Child Psychiatrist in the past.
A graduate of Southwestern High School and Stevens Institute of Business & Arts in St. Louis, Michelle and her husband, Damone, live in Godfrey and are proud parents of Hannah who will graduate in May 2024 with an MS in Speech-Language Pathology. Their hobbies include anything with gardening and the live music scene as well as traveling. They have been married and making music for 31 years.
As an active member and current secretary of Riverbend Rotary, Michelle says she “enjoys networking and volunteering, as well as the overall companionship with our Rotary group.
“Making a positive impact in the community in which we all serve as a team is a primary goal of our Club.”
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If you're interested in making a real difference in our community, join the Riverbend Rotary Club and become part of a dedicated team of volunteers committed to positive change. If you have a cause close to your heart, we also provide a platform for you to share and promote it. Engage with us, share your passion, and together, let's amplify the impact!
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