Lead partner in driving compensation strategy for the nation's largest non-profit, faith-based health system - with over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Collaborated with Chief Human Resources Executives (CHREs) & Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) within markets, coordinating Senior Compensation Analyst teams. Supported Labor Relations with compensation best practices, best offers & cost models for all unions/contracts (new & renewals). ● Developed national methodology for 3 pay premiums (float, PRN, preceptor) through multi-survey data analysis ● Implemented float premiums & pay rate methods for per diem staff (669 nursing & imaging PRNs) with UKG Kronos ● Executed inaugural merit matrix ($54M, 24K EEs in assigned markets) in conjunction with SAP SuccessFactors ● Facilitated $4M market adjustments (1,900 EEs) with Tableau/Visier data analysis & modeling cost options for execs ● Improved MarketPay pricing accuracy by reviewing relevance of 742 benchmark job matches / 27 national surveys ● Assisted planning & tasks for 2025 HRIS migration from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud HCM ● Completed Advanced Excel Skills for Compensation Professionals course by WorldatWork

Administered total rewards programs (~2,900 employees) for the highest-performing charter school network in the country, closing the opportunity gap for low-income scholars. Responsible for industry-leading strategies, policies & procedures, job analysis & documentation, benchmark surveys, new hire offers, executive recommendations, Workday HCM, & staff communication. ● Led comprehensive pay-equity audit & adjustment process using documentation review & policy guidance ● Project management responsibility (tasks & presentations) for multi-state compensation study & consultant needs ● Improved multiple team spreadsheets (Excel & Google Sheets) with advanced formulae & techniques ● Developed new tool to audit compliance for employee FLSA exemptions, compiling multiple resources

Managed human resources for staff of 24 (2 collective bargaining units). Temporary chief administrator of full-service local government ($4.2M budget) & municipal airport. ● Developed & implemented regulation update plan to address community interests & concerns for new growing industry ● Analyzed citizen survey results with advanced Excel techniques (including importance-performance & cross tabulations) ● International City/County Mgmt. Assn. (ICMA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force for Code of Ethics

Directed human resources for staff of ~250, including 3 collective bargaining units. Analyzed & updated remuneration structures to ensure competitiveness of salaries & benefits. Chief administrator of local government ($35.9M budget) for culturally diverse community (pop. 41,679). ● Developed & led COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan for employee health & safe reopening ● Hired Police Chief, Fire Chief & Community Development Director (national search) through comprehensive recruiting, screening & interviews ● Authored new 87-page Employee Handbook with staff policy discussions & reviews of multiple drafts ● Conducted study & oversaw full classification & compensation system (~65 jobs) w/ comparable employer benchmarks ● Oversaw dozens of retirements & new hires by coaching directors on recruitment & interviewing best practices ● Developed & executed Strategic Plan with $4.1M American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by aligning legislation with analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats (SWOT)

Human resources leader for staff of 25, plus several contract professionals & shared staff collaborations. Analyzed & updated remuneration structures to ensure competitiveness of compensation. Responsible for job descriptions, analyses, new hire offers, pay policies, and performance management. Partnered with management & staff to align with strategic goals. Responsible for employee engagement, development, recruitment, retention, diversity, policy, and performance management initiatives. Chief administrator of all municipal services ($13.5M budget) of fast-growth community. ● Improved employee engagement (Gallup Q12 Survey 81st Percentile Rank) by focusing staff on culture ● Managed 67% growth in organization (overall increase in payroll) through analyses & multiple restructurings ● Reorganized department of three (3) full-time staff in six months by analyzing needs & hiring criteria ● Instituted new annual review process with comprehensive Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS) ● Prevailed in 100% of regulatory labor claims hearings & appeals with sound policies & record keeping ● No labor lawsuits filed during tenure, with well-documented layoffs, disciplinary actions & terminations ● Achieved American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) scores 16-20% higher than benchmark communities ● Taubman Fellowship – Senior Executives in State & Local Government – Harvard Univ. (JFK School of Gov’t

Led staff of 10 as chief administrator over all local government services ($1M budget). Advised & reported directly to elected Village Council. ● Raised ~$400K for Tuscola County Economic Development Corp. as chair for Enterprise Facilitation ● Delivered $52K water tower lease & internet service contract through negotiation with service provider ● Appointed to Tuscola County Board of Public Works by cultivating relationships with county leaders

Responsible for maintaining public safety in a growing community of over 33,000 residents (27 square miles) – a suburb of Ann Arbor. Served a culturally diverse population, including large and small businesses/industries, and college students. Assigned to community policing and bike patrol. ● Received Life-Saving Award & four (4) Public Safety Director’s Commendations for Exceptional Service ● Led contract negotiations & grievances (both as union president) in mediation & Act 312 arbitrationPittsfield Township Police Officers Association – Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) ● Local Union President (2003-2005); Lead Contract Negotiator (2002-2005); Treasurer (1999-2003)