Occupation: Head of Human Resources for North America
Company: Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.
Born: Janesville, Wisconsin
Education:
MS in Human Resources Development, Villanova University (2018)
Graduate, International Student Program in History, University College London (2001)
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and Communication, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Certifications:
Heartsaver CPR AED Classroom, American Heart Association, Inc. (2025); Service Contract Act of 1965, The Onsi Group, Inc. (2021); HR Business Partner Certificate, Villanova University (2018); SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM (2018)
Career:
Head of Human Resources for North America, Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. (2026-Present)
Human Resources Manager, Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. (2023-2026)
Director of Human Resources, Complete Mobile Dentistry (2020-2023)
Director of Human Resources, Complete Dental Staffing (2020-2023)
Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, Great Wolf Lodge (2018-2020)
Human Resources Manager, TJX (2015-2018)
Executive Team Leader, Logistics, Target (2013-2015)
Human Resource Manager, Kohl’s (2007-2013)
Guest Service Executive Team Leader, Target (2003-2006)
Aquatics Director, Boy Scouts of America (Now Scouting America) (1998-2001)
Civic:
Team Leader, Operation Gratitude Letter Writing Campaign, Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. (2023–Present); Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s (2007–2013); Onsite Donor, Versiti Blood Health, Inc.; Food Donor, Hunger Task Force; Team Captain, Susan G. Komen Walk; Volunteer, Community Partner Captain, Milwaukee Ronald McDonald House; Fundraiser, JDRF Walks; Volunteer, Food Drives; Volunteer, Operation Gratitude, Target; Volunteer, Events for Juvenile Diabetes, Breast Cancer, The Milwaukee AIDS Walk and Fundraising
Awards:
Honoree, Top Workplaces in Wisconsin 2022, Wisconsin State Journal (2022); Honoree, Regional Executive of the Quarter, Marshalls Regional Management (2017); Honoree, Store of the Year, Kohl’s (2008); Honoree, Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (Now Scouting America); Honoree, Vigil Member, Order of the Arrow, Scouting America; Recipient, Guest VIBE Award, Target
Memberships:
Member, Metro Milwaukee SHRM (2019-Present); Member, SHRM (2017-Present); Member, Beta Theta Pi
Family:
Married: Hayley
Hobbies:
Traveling; Visiting national parks; Going on cruises; Spending time with family and friends; Walking their dog, Pippa; Golfing; Baking; Cooking; Gardening; Building Star Wars Lego sets; Creative writing