KAR Auction Services, Inc. announced Executive Vice President of Human Resources Lisa Price was selected as the winner of the Indiana Chamber’s 2016 Ogletree Deakins Human Resources Professional of the Year Award.

The award recognizes individuals of high moral and ethical standing that have made significant contributions to their organizations during the past year in the human resources function, and who have a proven track record of giving back to the community and the human resources profession.

Price was presented with the award on April 20 at the Indiana Chamber’s 52nd Annual Human Resources Conference and Expo. 

“The success of our organization relies on having talented and skilled employees. Our human resources department is dedicated to ensuring we have the best team in place, and are attracting and retaining high caliber professionals,” said Jim Hallett, CEO and Chairman for KAR Auction Services. “I would like to congratulate Lisa on this outstanding honor on behalf of the KAR Auction Services group of companies. All of the hard work she has put into this organization, and accomplishments she has driven, make her the perfect recipient for this award.”

As executive vice president of human resources, Price oversees all of the human resources functions for KAR and its business units. She is responsible for identifying and implementing best practices for enabling all human resources teams to act as strategic partners to the company, and efficiently and effectively serve the needs of employees.