Reporting to the President & CEO, responsible for shaping and executing the overall human resources and talent management strategies to foster a high-performing and engaged workforce. Oversee the community investment and legal functions ensuring we create a positive social impact for our communities, and we implement key governance strategies for the company. Serve as Assistant Secretary for the Board of Directors.

Served as the first enterprise leader of the Human Resources function for the newly formed company. Responsible for driving talent, performance, change management and cultural transformation strategies for our growing organization. Key accomplishments include: • Integration of the workforce and culture of four organizations as a result of M&A activities. • Implemented several new talent management and compensation systems, initiatives, and programs not previously in place. • Built HR team from scratch while introducing a more strategic approach to HR not previously experienced with predecessor companies.

Reporting to the CEO, responsibilities included leading key human resources strategy, recruitment initiatives, benefits and compensation programs, payroll management, and employee development initiatives. Actively participated in and contribute to Board meetings, collaborating with the Compensation Committee Chair and CEO on presenting materials. Key accomplishments include:• Partnered with CEO to create new bonus program coming out of the market downturn. Designed and led implementation and communication plans in support of new program.• Brought consistency to HR processes across sites acquired from other companies.• Led multiple restructuring and layoff efforts during potash downturn that brought a 55% reduction in overall headcount. • Implemented a more sophisticated recruitment program as Intrepid experienced a 50% growth in revenue resulting in a 40% net increase in headcount. • Led several successful system implementations including a an LMS, two ATSs, and a full HRIS conversion. • Created and implemented career path program for hourly employees that realigned compensation and development processes.• Implemented and maintained first leadership training program, first succession planning program, and several supervisor training programs.• Led a cross-functional team through the establishment of an industrial maintenance program that provides Associates’ degrees for skilled trades at the local college. • Managed creation of communication plan and rollout of new company vision statement, mission, and core values.Other positions at Intrepid Potash include: Vice President of Human Resources, Sr. Director of Human Resources, and Director of Human Resources.

Led HR operations for field service employees across the U.S. through the direction of a team of 45 HR professionals. Partnered with senior leadership on a regular basis to implement new and ongoing initiatives in a high-growth and dynamic environment. Key accomplishments include:• Directed multiple large scale recruiting initiatives that increased employee population 50% as DISH’s revenue grew over 600% during tenure.• Implemented formalized career path program for greater employee base that included compensation re-grades and a new level of advancement.• Contributed to the 40% decrease in turnover of the organization through manager education, improved hiring practices, and implementation of retention improvement plans.• Created and implemented leadership conference training program as well as facilitated several other classroom trainings.• Involved in strategy planning with union organization efforts.• Chosen as participant in and contributed to EchoStar’s first succession planning/leadership development program.Other positions at DISH Network/EchoStar included: Sr. Human Resources Manager, Regional Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Generalist, and Technical Recruiter.

Provided 3rd party staffing support to Delphi Automotive for engineering and technician positions.Identified, screened, and hired temp to perm engineering employees who met customer’s in-client and in-house needs. • Served as sole customer liaison for clients in Chicago area to handle any personnel needs.• Worked with the customer, marketing, and site supervisors to determine and define their requirements and specifications.• Negotiated offers to meet customer requirements and RDS profit targets.

Managed all aspects of the operation of a rental branch. Used marketing, customer service, employee development, P&L responsibility, and management skills to help increase the potential of the branch every day. Received four promotions while with the company.• Initiated the start up and establishment of a market that in turn led to a new rental location.• Assisted in landing and securing a competitor's second largest account.• Received several fleet growth awards that were the result of strong marketing efforts in the branch's territory.