Rodney Eason is a transformational leader with a passion for human capital strategy, talent management and leadership development. He possesses over 25 years of experience in operations management, training, safety and Human Resources leadership. Rodney currently serves as Vice President of Talent & Human Resources for Erie Home Construction. Prior to joining Erie Home, Rodney gained extensive experience in cross functional roles throughout his career. Rodney most recently served as the Vice President of Homan Resources at Principle Business Enterprises (PBE), in Bowling Green, Ohio. He also served as Operations Manager, Training & Safety Manager, and HR Supervisor at UPS. Rodney has acted as a Regional Human Resources Manager at Fifth Third Bank before transitioning to The Andersons, where he held the role of Human Resources Director for the Plant Nutrient Group and Corporate Services Group. Rodney attended the University of Cincinnati, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management, and later received a Master of Business Administration from Heidelberg University. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and a Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM – SCP).

Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Rodney is focused on continuous improvement for the region. He serves on the Toledo Library Legacy Foundation Board and is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management. He is a graduate, and former board member of the 2007 class of Leadership Toledo and is a former co-chair of the United Way African American Leadership Council.

Rodney enjoys spending time with his wife of over 20 years, Sheila, and his two children, Donavan (17yrs) and Nia (9yrs). Outside of work you can find him reading, watching sports, and volunteering at his church and in the community.