Elise Herndon

About Elise Herndon

I’m a technology and transformation executive who leads organizations through high‑stakes change — digital strategy, M&A integration, post‑bankruptcy transformation, and operating model redesign. I connect business strategy with technology execution, creating clarity in complexity and delivering measurable enterprise value. I lead with a people‑first, business‑driven approach that accelerates outcomes and strengthens organizational resilience.What I’m known for- Turning ambiguous business challenges into aligned, actionable digital and technology strategy - Leading enterprise‑wide transformation portfolios that deliver meaningful financial and operational impact - Driving M&A integration and post‑bankruptcy turnaround with speed, discipline, and confidence - Building high‑performing technology and transformation teams that thrive through disruption - Designing modern operating models that scale, reduce complexity, and unlock long‑term performance

Experience

1. VP, Enterprise Program Management Office (Epmo)

   Envision

   Dec 2024 — Present · US

   Created and lead the IT Business Partner team who drive a business strategy aligned digital technology roadmap and differentiate the impact of how IT services contribute to business value. Created and lead the Organization Effectiveness capability to bring focus on Organizational Change Management (OCM), Process Excellence, Talent Management, and create Communities of Practice (CoPs) for how we work in IT. Oversee the IT Project Management Office responsible for establishing, administering, and delivering all IT Projects- Executive Sponsor for the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee Member - Employee Relief Fund Committee Member - Envision Charitable Fund Board Member

Education

• Missouri State University

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services