Lisa Truong Kracher is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in human resources and staffing, business development, customer service, and sales. As Vice President of Array Corporation, Lisa oversees strategic workforce development initiatives following the acquisition of her two companies, Staffing Solutions of Hawaii (SSOH) and Na Kahu Malama Nurses (NKMN). Lisa's career began with a solid foundation in the healthcare sector as a Senior Consultant in Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. In 2009, she acquired SSOH and where she encountered new challenges in adapting to the local business environment. Her dedication to understanding Hawaii's unique culture, combined with a commitment to client-focused service, helped her transform SSOH into one of Hawaii's leading staffing firms. In 2019, she expanded her reach further by acquiring NKMN, a Joint Commission-certified leader in healthcare staffing and travel nursing, thereby diversifying her portfolio and extending services to commercial, state, and federal clients across Hawaii and the mainland.After the acquisition by Array Corporation in 2021, Lisa transitioned to the role of Vice President and National Workforce Development Director. In this capacity, she is instrumental in leveraging cutting-edge, Silicon Valley-developed software and technology to streamline staffing processes and create innovative solutions for workforce challenges. Her goal is to provide alternative career pathways for Hawaii’s local workforce, helping them transition from jobs into fulfilling career tracks. Lisa's leadership style is defined by a servant-leader mindset, prioritizing the growth and well-being of her team and community. She has been recognized for her contributions with numerous awards, including being named to Pacific Business News' Forty Under 40 (2012) and receiving the Small Business Association's Women in Business Champion of the Year (2014). Her firms have been consistently featured among Pacific Business News’ Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses from 2012 to 2014, and she was honored as a finalist for Pacific Edge Magazine’s Businesswoman of the Year in 2019.In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lisa is an active participant in various community and professional organizations. Her commitment to workforce development extends to her role as Chair of the Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Committee on the Oahu Workforce Development Board, where she helps shape policies and educational programs to improve the region’s labor market.
Listed skills include Recruiting, Leadership, Human Resources, Management, and 35 others.