Who's News in Training

- Verified Person Inc., a provider of background screening services, named Brian Schipper, senior vice president of human resources at Cisco Systems Inc., to its board of directors. Prior to joining Cisco, Schipper led the HR function for Microsoft's Platforms and Services division, providing HR support to more than 20,000 employees globally.

- Personnel Decisions International (PDI), a global consulting firm specializing in talent management and leadership development, tapped Raj Bowen to head its Indian operations. Bowen is working with key PDI leaders to introduce their services to India from PDI's new Mumbai office.

- Vangent, Inc., a provider of human capital and talent management solutions, appointed Dr. John (Jack) Jones vice president and chief scientist of its Human Capital division. Dr. Jones will serve as principal thought leader in the research, development, and delivery of Vangent's Assessment and Hiring Solutions portfolio.

- The American College named John W. Greene, Jr., chartered life underwriter, chartered financial consultant, and president of agency distribution at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a division of Prudential Financial, Inc., to its Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.