Experience

Kamps Pallets

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • May 2020 - Present

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Oversee and manage the Human Resources function for Kamps, a national pallet provider with over 900 employees throughout the country.



Alliance Physical Therapy Partners

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • Jan 2006 - May 2020

  Grand Rapids, Michigan Oversaw the Human Resources function for a physical rehabilitation organization of 1,000 employees in 27 states. This included corporate strategy, talent acquisition, benefits, compensation, employee relations, policy, payroll, HRIS, and legal compliance. Also oversaw risk management including all P&C insurances.



Van Eerden Company

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources/Director, Human Resources

  • Jun 1995 - Jan 2006

  Directed and oversaw HR function for family owned food distributor and trucking company. Provided knowledge and counsel regarding all aspects of HR including comp and benefits, payroll, training, recruiting, employee relations, policy, legal compliance, safety, and corporate strategy.



Bil Mar Foods/Sara Lee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 1987 - Jun 1995

  Responsible for policy, employee relations, and supervised staff of four. Held various positions at Bil Mar including HR Supervisor, Recruiting Manager, HR Manager, and Compensation & Benefits Manager. Excellent opportunity to learn all aspects of the HR function.