Episode 7: Own Your Path

David Topp, is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sterling Pharma Solutions where he has global responsibility for the company’s human resources function.

David has more than 20 years of experience within human resources, and joined Sterling from Ellsworth Adhesives where he was most recently Vice President of Corporate Services. He has also held a number of leadership and senior executive roles at Sensient Technologies Corporation, Gehl Foods and the YMCA. He has a master’s degree in Management from Cardinal Strich University and a bachelor’s degree in Supervision and Organized Leadership from Purdue University.

David has been a good friend and trusted thought partner on topics such as leadership, strategic thinking, and service excellence to Holly for over 20 years. He is kind, authentic, and truly demonstrates what it means to be a servant leader in the world and the workplace. It is our distinct honor to welcome Dave and his daughters to the podcast with this episode. Dave and his wife Lisa have raised three amazing young women who exhibit strength, wisdom, and courage at a time when our world needs them desperately.  We hope they encourage other women, young and old alike, to step into all they can be through their inspiring stories.

Lauren Topp, 22, is in her final semester of nursing school.  She has an interest in critical care, cardiac care, ICU and emergency room work .  She also works as a barista at a local coffee shop for fun and plans to keep that job for a while.

Leah Topp, 20, is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire double major in criminal justice and psychology with a minor in Spanish.  She also just finished a twelve week intensive course in Persian.  Leah is in Army ROTC and upon graduation will commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army.

Sydney Topp, is a junior at Menomenee Falls High School and is trained as a peer support for other high school students who need someone of their age to speak with during difficult times.  Sydney has an interest in becoming a social worker.

Connect with David:

Email:              detopp@sbcglobal.net

LinkedIn:          https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidetopp