Experience

PLZ Corp

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice President, Corporate Human Resources

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area

• Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources

  • 2016 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area PLZ Aeroscience is a leading aerosol manufacturer and packager in the contract, branded, and private label spaces with multiple plant and distribution locations throughout the US and Canada. Business units include Plaze; Claire Sprayway, Inc.; Camie-Campbell; CPC Aeroscience; K-G Spray-Pak; and Assured Packaging. PLZ is a member of Pritzker Group which owns and operates market leading companies in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors Responsible for leading all… Show more PLZ Aeroscience is a leading aerosol manufacturer and packager in the contract, branded, and private label spaces with multiple plant and distribution locations throughout the US and Canada. Business units include Plaze; Claire Sprayway, Inc.; Camie-Campbell; CPC Aeroscience; K-G Spray-Pak; and Assured Packaging. PLZ is a member of Pritzker Group which owns and operates market leading companies in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors Responsible for leading all corporate site HR functions with an emphasis on Human Resources operations, HRIS, benefit management and post merger integrations. Provide key support to senior management team including sales compensation, change initiatives and strategic planning for high impact growth.



WKG Advisory

• Consultant

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Chicago, IL WKG Advisory is a boutique healthcare consulting firm whose focus is all aspects of health care delivery and development. The firm’s expertise is concentrated around providing care to underserved, specialty populations in a culturally competent manner, particularly in the managed Medicaid, Medicare and Medicaid/Medicare (dual eligible) population. Serve as an HR consultant for WKG | NextLevel Health Partners, a newly created start up. Drafted staffing plans, hired staff, developed… Show more WKG Advisory is a boutique healthcare consulting firm whose focus is all aspects of health care delivery and development. The firm’s expertise is concentrated around providing care to underserved, specialty populations in a culturally competent manner, particularly in the managed Medicaid, Medicare and Medicaid/Medicare (dual eligible) population. Serve as an HR consultant for WKG | NextLevel Health Partners, a newly created start up. Drafted staffing plans, hired staff, developed employee handbooks. Implemented pay processes, organization policies and retirement plans. Ensured compliance with local and state regulatory agencies; advised management committee on best practices and strategies for high impact growth and employee retention. Show less



Janus Henderson Investors

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Of Human Resources, North America

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2014

  Chicago, IL A London-based, multi-product investment adviser with over $100 billion in assets and 900 employees worldwide. Henderson offers a wide range of investment products and services to institutions and individuals around the world. Launched the human resources function and led all human resources activity for North America. Served as a member of the North American Management Team and was the HR lead for merger and acquisition due diligence, planning, and integration. Oversaw four different… Show more A London-based, multi-product investment adviser with over $100 billion in assets and 900 employees worldwide. Henderson offers a wide range of investment products and services to institutions and individuals around the world. Launched the human resources function and led all human resources activity for North America. Served as a member of the North American Management Team and was the HR lead for merger and acquisition due diligence, planning, and integration. Oversaw four different locations with employees in 17 different states; directly managed payroll, total rewards planning and coordination with the London office. Designed senior level remuneration and sales plans that aligned with global philosophy and local practice; created cost efficient and market competitive benefit plans; served as an advisor to senior management locally and globally. Show less



Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2007

  Greater Chicago Area Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network coordinates organ and tissue donation and supports families of donors in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Their mission is to save and enhance the lives of as many people as possible through organ and tissue donation. Directed all human resources functions for one of the nation’s largest and most successful organ and tissue donor networks.



DWS Group

• Germany
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr HR Generalist

  • Oct 2000 - Mar 2005

  Greater Chicago Area Partnered with key business groups to ensure delivery of HR products and services within the US Retail business group.Implemented compensation strategies which leveraged market data, performance assessments and overall business performance. Played a key role in large restructuring and severance programs related to acquisition activity.



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Consultant

  • Dec 1997 - Nov 2000

  Greater Chicago Area Provided guidance on human resources issues, including performance matters, employee relations, budget and headcount. Supported regional offices throughout the Midwest; delivered training at National New Manager orientation.