Down To Earth, a Florida-based landscape and irrigation installation company, has named Shirley Evenson as its new chief human resources officer. In this role, Evenson reports directly to executive leadership and oversees the company’s HR strategy, talent development and organizational effectiveness.

Evenson brings over 25 years of experience in aligning people strategies with business priorities. She most recently served as director of HR business partners at Veritiv, where she collaborated with senior leadership on workforce planning, leadership development and employee relations. Before that, she spent more than 15 years at John Deere, holding various HR and cross-functional leadership roles in large-scale manufacturing environments.

Known for her collaborative style and ability to guide organizations through change, Evenson now focuses on advancing leadership effectiveness and supporting Down To Earth’s people-first culture.

“Please join us in welcoming Shirley Evenson to Down To Earth,” the company writes in a statement. “We are excited for the leadership, expertise and perspective she brings to our organization and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our team and future growth.”