Kansas City, Missouri, United States
I’ve spent over 15 years helping organizations align people and business strategies. My focus has always been on building trust, strengthening communication, and creating cultures where employees feel empowered to grow. I believe HR is most effective when it balances accountability with compassion, coaching leaders, resolving conflicts, and designing systems that make work better for everyone. At the end of the day, I’m driven by one goal: helping people and organizations thrive together.
Led transformative HR initiatives that dramatically reduced turnover and litigation across a national manufacturing footprint. Designed scalable programs such as inclusive hiring, state registered apprenticeships and leadership development that strengthened culture, expanded access to skilled labor, improved retention, and earned industry recognition. Trusted by peers nationwide for practical judgment and strategic clarity in complex employee relations. Known for asking the right questions, building the right systems, and delivering results that last.
Guided HR strategy for one of the largest manufacturing plants at Magna, balancing rapid growth with complex organizational challenges. Played a pivotal role in restructuring operations, scaling the workforce for major product launches, and strengthening leadership capability across the facility. Known for turning complexity into clarity and building systems that improved engagement and reduced risk.
Managed HR for a 250-employee plant, driving compliance, workforce readiness, and a culture of accountability. Played a pivotal role in guiding the organization through a facility merger and economic downturn, ensuring operations stayed stable while jobs and critical skills were preserved. Known for creating innovative workforce strategies and communication plans that balanced business needs with employee trust. The results strengthened both the organization and its people.