San Antonio-based USAA hires VP to build diversity, inclusion strategy

Gingrich brings more than 20 years of experience working in diversity and inclusion with companies like Wells Fargo and A.G. Edwards. Last year the company made a $50 million commitment to advance racial equity. USAA put $1 million of those funds toward fighting anti-Asian attacks in April.

“We know that the military community includes diverse voices, and by recognizing and empowering the diversity of our USAA employees, we can better serve our members and contribute to the communities where we live and work,” Gingrich says.

In regards to the new VP role, MySA asked about the number of candidates considered and how many were people of color, but spokesperson for USAA said that it does not disclose that information.

“However, we seek to interview a diverse slate of candidates to enable USAA to hire the best qualified talent for the role,” USAA spokesperson Laura Propp wrote in an email. 

Gingrich will lead the DE&I team in creating a strategy that builds an environment where “every employee can be their best.” He has a doctorate in cognitive psychology with a specialty in stereotyping, prejudice and bias from the University of Memphis.

He will report to Harriet Dominique, USAA’s chief diversity, equity, inclusion and corporate responsibility officer. 

USAA also announced recent promotions of two human resource leaders. Leslie Dowling, has been named senior vice president of HR strategy and shared services, and Wendy Salmon has been named senior vice president of total rewards.