Morris named Chevron corporate VP, human resources

Rhonda J. Morris has been appointed corporate vice-president of human resources at Chevron Corp. effective Oct. 1. She’s currently vice-president of human resources for the firm's downstream and chemicals business.

In her new role, Morris will oversee Chevron's human resources, diversity and ombuds, and medical and health services groups. She’ll report to Chevron's corporate vice-president of human resources and corporate services, Joe Laymon, who will continue to oversee Chevron business and real estate services, global security and aviation until his planned retirement in late 2017.

Morris joined Chevron in 1991 in the corporate human resources development program. Since that time, she has held a number of roles of increasing responsibility in human resources, global marketing, and international products.