WorkWave Names Melinda Vedder as Chief Human Resources Officer

HOLMDEL, N.J. — WorkWave announced the appointment of Melinda Vedder as chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this role, Vedder will oversee all aspects of WorkWave’s human resources strategy, focusing on culture, employee experience, talent acquisition, and career development as the company continues to scale its market leadership.

Vedder joins WorkWave with over two decades of experience building people-first cultures and high-performing teams. WorkWave said she played a pivotal role in the massive expansion of a high-growth technology organization, successfully scaling the business from 125 employees to over 3,000. During that period of rapid international growth, she managed a global workforce spanning 15 countries while maintaining industry-leading employee retention rates.

"We are thrilled to welcome Melinda to the WorkWave executive team," said Kevin Kemmerer, CEO at WorkWave. "Her track record in HR leadership and scaling organizations makes her the ideal fit for WorkWave’s future growth trajectory. Melinda’s expertise in fostering a culture of growth and excellence will be invaluable as we continue to invest in our greatest asset—our people."

At WorkWave, Vedder will be responsible for the foundational functions that support the organization’s continued evolution. This includes refining the employee experience to ensure WorkWave remains a premier destination for top talent and implementing robust skill development programs to empower the company’s global employee base, the company said.

"I am honored to join WorkWave at such a dynamic time in the company's journey," Vedder said. "I look forward to building on the company’s strong foundation to create an environment where every employee can thrive, innovate, and contribute to our mission of empowering field service businesses worldwide."

Vedder holds a degree in Communications from Saint Louis University.