AZZ Inc., a leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, has appointed Rhonda Davenport as Chief Human Resources Officer. The appointment is effective August 3, 2026. Davenport joins the executive leadership team to oversee human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, leadership development, employee engagement, total rewards, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and culture initiatives across the company’s operations.

Tom Ferguson, President and Chief Executive Officer of AZZ Inc., stated that Davenport is a proven human resources leader with deep experience building high-performing teams and strengthening culture. He noted that her track record of driving measurable results in complex, multi-site organizations will be valuable as AZZ continues to grow and execute its strategic priorities.

Davenport brings more than 20 years of progressive human resources leadership experience across financial services, technology, consumer services, and nonprofit organizations. Her background includes managing multi-site, multi-state, and international environments. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer for Cain Watters & Associates, where she led end-to-end human resources for the organization, provided HR oversight for portfolio companies and a nonprofit organization, and built the HR function to support significant organizational growth.

Career Background

Throughout her career, Davenport has led initiatives focused on culture transformation, executive recruiting, employee engagement, leadership development, benefits optimization, learning and development, workforce planning, policy governance, and HR technology. Her previous senior HR leadership roles include positions at Unisys Corporation, Speed Commerce, Sirius XM, Freeman Company, Kohl’s Department Stores, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

"I am honored to join AZZ at an exciting time in the Company’s growth," Davenport said. "AZZ’s commitment to its employees, customers and shareholders is clear, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to continue advancing a strong, inclusive and performance-driven culture."

Davenport earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Human Resource Development and a minor in Business from Texas A&M University. She holds PHR certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute and SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.

B. Riley Securities analyst Lucas Pipes has maintained a Buy rating on AZZ. The firm increased its price target for the company to $170 from $169.

Rating and Target Details

The adjustment reflects a revised outlook on the stock's valuation. The new price target represents a slight increase from the previous estimate of $169.