BONITA SPRINGS, FL, September 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lisa Anne Cummings, JD, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Cummings has established a distinguished career spanning 41 years in legal support, compliance, benefits compensation and human resources. In June 2025, she assumed the role of attorney and global chair of the executive compensation and employee benefits practice at Cummings & Cummings Law. In this capacity, she interacts directly with clients, reviewing their compensation and benefit plans for compliance with federal regulations. Ms. Cummings' responsibilities include evaluating benefit programs to ensure adherence to Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service requirements, reviewing compensation programs for compliance with the United States Fair Labor Standards Act, verifying payroll requirements and supporting clients with multistate compliance across 49 states.

In addition to these responsibilities, Ms. Cummings guides clients through various leave law requirements, addresses pay equity matters, including Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reporting, prepares proxy statements for publicly held companies and educates employees about the true value of their benefits. Her expertise ensures that all programs are administered in accordance with federal and state laws.

Prior to joining Cummings & Cummings Law, Ms. Cummings held several senior leadership roles in human resources and total rewards. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of total rewards, people technology and operations at Cityblock Health from 2024 to 2025, following her role as the vice president of total rewards at Michaels Stores between 2021 and 2024. Previously, from 2018 to 2021, Ms. Cummings was the senior vice president of total rewards at Hertz System Inc., where she oversaw global benefits, compensation design and administration and human resources information systems. Her tenure at Hertz also marked her relocation to Florida and deepened her expertise in international benefits management.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Cummings served as senior director of total rewards at Chesapeake Energy from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she was executive vice president of human resources at PlainsCapital Corporation from 2013 to 2014. From 2011 to 2013, she held the role of vice president of global compensation and benefits at MoneyGram, where she oversaw worldwide compensation structures and executive pay programs. Ms. Cummings also operated as an independent consultant with Total Rewards Consulting from 2010 to 2011, advising organizations on complex compensation and benefits matters.

From 2007 to 2010, Ms. Cummings held the role of senior director of international compensation at Walmart, where she managed employee benefits compliance and compensation programs across multiple countries. Before that, she served as the vice president of benefits at Cadbury Schweppes from 2003 to 2007, overseeing compliance and benefits design and administration for the Americas region, which spanned 18 countries.

Ms. Cummings' tenure at Dell Inc. was particularly notable. She served as the director of global benefits from 1995 to 2000, where she made pioneering contributions by leveraging technology during the rise of the internet. In 1996, she led the design and implementation of the first employee benefits internet enrollment application, enabling new hires to select health and welfare benefits online on their first day, a groundbreaking advancement in employee onboarding that predated similar offerings by major financial institutions, such as Fidelity.

Additionally, at Dell Inc., Ms. Cummings also led the development of the first online health and welfare benefit election system as well as the first online 401(k) platform, online portals to capture employee stock purchase plan elections and annual executive bonus elections. These innovations enabled employees to access their benefits immediately and provided tools, such as online total reward statements, that displayed the full value of company-provided benefits annually. Ms. Cummings' work not only addressed legal requirements but also enhanced employee engagement and retention by making benefit information more accessible.

Ms. Cummings began her corporate career in 1985, shortly after passing the bar exam, when she joined Halliburton as an ERISA specialist. In this role, she focused on compliance with federal laws governing employee benefit plans. Over the course of a decade, until 1995, she built a strong foundation in benefits compliance and administration — expertise that would shape and inform her future leadership roles.

In addition to her corporate achievements, Ms. Cummings has been an adjunct professor in the master's in human resources program at The University of Oklahoma since 2016, sharing her extensive knowledge with future professionals in the field. She has also served on the board of directors for SouthWest Benefits Association since 2023 and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Complementing her professional pursuits, Ms. Cummings serves as a board member for Infant Crisis Services in Oklahoma City, and as a deaconess at her local church.

Ms. Cummings' academic background laid a strong foundation for her career accomplishments. She earned a Juris Doctor from the College of Law at The University of Oklahoma after completing a Bachelor of Science in accounting from The University of Oklahoma in Norman. Her excellence has been recognized through numerous honors, including being named an Outstanding University Scholar by The University of Oklahoma, an Outstanding Young Female Professional by Oklahoma Business and Professional Women and receiving multiple Vice President's Awards and scholarships.

Reflecting on her career, Ms. Cummings attributes her success to a focus on benefiting others through her work, maintaining perseverance even when faced with contentious situations by keeping in mind who will ultimately benefit from her efforts. This philosophy has guided her through challenging circumstances while achieving significant results for organizations and individuals alike.

Ms. Cummings is not only an expert in her field, but also has the ability to communicate in a way that meets individuals at the level of their understanding. Whether working with the chief executive officer or helping an employee who may not have graduated from high school, she emphasizes the value of the rewards available to them and to the company. Moreover, Ms. Cummings supports individuals who may not have had the opportunity for a full education, helping them maximize what they have accrued over their lifetime to make it meaningful for themselves and for the individuals they wish to provide for when they pass away.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Cummings enjoys exploring genealogy, traveling extensively, baking pies and cakes and reading. Looking ahead, she remains committed to helping companies and individuals navigate the complex legal requirements surrounding employee benefits. Her future focus includes supporting organizations in meeting Department of Labor and IRS regulations while guiding Baby Boomers and Generation X as they approach retirement. Additionally, Ms. Cummings plans to assist individuals with estate planning and tax planning to ensure their long-term financial security.

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