Led the Human Resource business functions and operations for 28 hospitals, academic medical facilities, ambulatory services, occupational health, telehealth, post-acute care, pharmacy services, nursing, Banner Health Network, facilities/engineering, and business development. Spearheaded strategic and tactical human capital initiatives in a complex healthcare environment that is in the throes of reinvention. • Served as a key member of the Human Resources and Delivery Operations leadership teams, with matrix reporting relationship to both the CHRO and the COO for Banner Health.• Member of Operating Committee for Banner Health responsible for overall operations direction and strategy for the Banner organization.• Reinvented the HR Business Partner function driving major strategic and organizational change, transforming HR service delivery.• Managed a team of 70 HR professionals to create and cultivate a unified, purpose-driven, performance-focused culture and brand.• Co-lead for Employee Engagement and Retention Strategic Initiatives for the organization. • Drove culture and leadership transformation.• Introduced new workforce solution on compensation to maintain competitive approach.

Leadership responsibility for enterprise-wide Employee Relations, HR Compliance and Policy, Employee Engagement, HR Services and Operations for 11,000+ nursing organization. Developed high performing teams, built cost effective and efficient processes and controls, improving and managing multiple complex Human Resources functions and influencing cultural change at all levels of the 43,000+ employee organization. Leads initiatives across enterprise, leveraging extensive depth of business acumen, negotiating skills and the ability to influence others toward a common outcome. Commitment to developing and delivering clear, consistent messaging linking initiatives and purpose, focusing on a common goal and purpose.

Senior leader in human resources for National City responsible for administration of all areas of employee relations across the enterprise. Oversight for legal and regulatory compliance, administrative charges, investigations, performance improvement, coaching, training, policy development and implementation, mitigation of risk and strategic planning. Provided direction and counsel to leadership in human resources and the business lines. Ensured all policies and procedures were in compliance and consistently applied to create a work environment free from harassment and discrimination for a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees. * Monitored legislative updates and proposed changes to law to ensure compliance, assess impact on policies and train human resources and business lines on proposed legislative impacts * Provided oversight and direction for National City employee relations integration and conversion activities culminating from the National City acquisition by PNC * Introduced an electronic distribution and acknowledgment system for the Employee Handbook significantly decreasing costs and increasing efficiency * Implemented data tracking system for the Employee Relations Resource Center, a consulting center handling over 50,000 calls per year, to provide data and statistical information to human resources and business partners on trends and areas of risk * Created and piloted a performance tracking system to identify and address consistent underperforming employees thereby ensuring manager accountability and a top performing workforce

Advised human resources and senior executive teams on a broad range of strategic and business matters relating to employment law including mergers and acquisitions, litigation, contract negotiations, policy creation and interpretation, and dispute resolution. Drafted and negotiated all executive agreements, retention agreements and separation agreements in connection with the merger and acquisition of 2 bank holding companies and the sale of First Franklin. Advised human resources and business line executive leadership and management on all employment law matters involving identification of corporate risk, strategies for risk mitigation, best practices and litigation strategy. Reviewed, analyzed and consulted on all proposed policies and procedures for human resources. Investigated and responded to EEOC and administrative charges brought against National City. Conducted training sessions for human resources professionals on various employment law related issues

Represented clients from a broad range of industries on complex legal matters focusing on employment law, civil rights, municipal law and insurance coverage. Served as lead counsel representing clients through all phases of litigation. Advised and counseled clients on creation and enforcement of policy, mitigation of risk, assessment of liability and strategy for the successful litigation of complex legal matters. Deposed and interviewed opposing parties, witnesses and experts. Prepared legal briefs, pleadings, motions and memoranda filed before the Ohio Appellate Courts, Common Pleas Courts and Federal Courts. Advocated for clients in numerous oral arguments before the Ohio Appellate Courts. Trained clients on sexual harassment and privacy issues impacting the workplace.

Represented individual and corporate clients on a broad range of legal matters including insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, contract negotiations and corporate law.Served as legal counsel for clients in litigation matters from inception through arbitration, mediation, settlement or trial. Drafted legal briefs, pleadings, motions and memoranda on complex legal issues filed before the Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio Appellate Courts, Common Pleas Courts and Municipal Courts. Drafted and prepared corporate formation documents.