Media Contact:
Kari Garcia
Director of Public Relations
Allied Universal
Phone: 949-826-3560
Email: Kari.Garcia@aus.com
IRVINE, Calif. — June 22, 2023 — Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Kelly Jacobs has been included in the San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) 2023 “HR & Diversity Professionals of the Year Honorees” list. With approximately 800,000 team members around the globe, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and seventh largest in the world.
As Allied Universal’s regional human resources manager for San Diego, Desert Cities, Ontario and the Inland Empire, Jacobs is responsible for employee relations, compliance, claims management and internal investigations for more than 9,500 employees in the region. Her contributions to the company include facilitating trainings for managers and supervisors both regionally and nationally with a focus on federal and state compliance, employee development and best practices to be successful in their roles.
“Kelly is passionate about her role leading our HR programs and diversity initiatives for the San Diego team,” said Don Tefft, Allied Universal’s global chief human resources officer. “She is a key asset to the company and her contributions have had a positive impact on our San Diego employee relations and retention as well as the company as a whole.”
SDBJ’s annual list of “HR & Diversity Professionals of the Year Honorees” recognizes HR professionals who demonstrate a positive impact on their profession and diversity initiatives within their companies.
About Allied Universal
The world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the FORTUNE 500, Allied Universal® delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in 96 countries, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $20 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people. For more information, visit www.aus.com.