Ali Downes
Vice President - People Operations
As Vice President – People Operations, Ali uses her organizational expertise and employee-oriented approach to lead our Human Resources and Learning + Development strategies and vision. She works with our HR and Corporate Knowledge teams to manage the people-focused functions of the organization, focusing on hiring top talent, engaging and developing our employees, and enhancing the DAVIS culture.
Ali has developed her skills through an impressive career that spans multiple industries including commercial real estate, civil engineering and tech. She is an expert in understanding the business from the inside out and building consensus in a group to implement effective solutions. Ali believes the keys to successful initiatives are partnership, transparency, and trust.
"I want to help create an environment where people feel comfortable enough to bring their whole self to work and focus on their passion and career development."
Ali's favorite part about the job? Listening to employees, creating solutions and watching the results!
James Madison University, Bachelor of Science, Integrated Science + Technology