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A Real Piece of Work

It’s SO much more than a chair!

By Joy Dodson,
Matt Rebro
Published June 9, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
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Does your job require you to sit at a desk? Do you sit in chairs while waiting at the doctor or while attending classes? Have you ever thought about the knowledge and research that goes into the chair you sit in or the desk in front of you? Do you realize that the people designing your every day furniture truly care about you and your wellness through the products they design?

The term wellness encompasses an array of meanings. Our guest on this episode of A Real Piece of Work is proud and honored to share her passion and meaning of wellness as well as her journey in becoming the Senior Ergonomics & Wellness Strategist at the HNI, a leading provider of workplace furnishings. Dr. Lauren Gant’s background in biomedical engineering was just one stepping stone to discovering a career that will continue to inspire her and all those she reaches through work, her community efforts and beyond.

That chair you are sitting in…. it’s SO much more than a chair!

A Real Piece of Work
Joy Dodson
Joy Dodson, Vice President of Community Relations at JA of the Heartland, is a Quad Cities native who graduated from United Township High School and Western Illinois University QC campus. Her career journey allowed her to expand her wings in North Carolina and Kansas before moving back to Bettendorf, IA where she has called home for the past 10 years. Joy embraced 10 years of growth and experiences in various roles under the Human Resources and Leadership Development umbrellas spanning multiple industries. She will forever be passionate about elevating and inspiring leaders through a people first proactive mindset!
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Matt Rebro
As a Vice President with Russell, a construction and development firm based in Davenport, IA, Matt Rebro brings 20+ years of industry experience and relationships to the team. He is a key contributing member to Russell’s Business Development outreach efforts. Matt’s focus is to help grow the Russell brand with targeted individuals and firms and to support his Russell team members to ensure existing client relationships are maximized to their fullest potential. As a native eastern-Iowan, Matt has demonstrated a commitment to supporting communities over the last two decades via personal and firm support of organizations such as Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Iowa Association of Business & Industry and the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Workforce Coalition.
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