Meet The Team
The pressures of today’s labor market — dramatically low unemployment and fierce competition for talent — make the challenges CEOs and CFOs face more difficult. Our mission is to take the HR workload off the plate of the business owner, by providing dedicated, on-site or remote HR guidance. We work across the employee lifecycle, supporting all HR elements from hiring, employee performance, development and ongoing training.
DISCOVER THE ELEMENTS TO HR SUCCESS.
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Tina Taylor
CEO | SHRM-SCP, MBA
- Executive leadership and Change Management Initiatives
- Creation and Implementation of Best-in-Class HR Programs
- Performance Management Strategies
- Executive Recruiting
- Leadership Development
- Director Human Resources, Global Big 4 Accounting Firm
- Vice President of HR, Regional Financial Services Firm
- HR Manager, National Service and Manufacturing Firm
- Bachelors in HR Management / Psychology, MBA in International Management
- Board of Advisor and Program Committee, Goering Center for Family and Private Business (12 years)
- Board Member, ToolBank USA Cincinnati (5 years)
- Board Member, Blue Ash Business Association (2 years)
- Co-Chair, HR Roundtable – European Area Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Bierman
HR Expertise, 20+ years
- HR Consulting
- Recruiting
- Benefits Administration
- Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Change Management
Sales
- Organizational Strategy
- Customer Service
- Employee Development
- Kaizen/ Six Sigma
Industry Experience
- Associate Vice President of HR, Regional Manufacturing
- Human Resources Business Partner in Retail, Manufacturing
- Business Services and Commercial Organizations (12+ years)
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management and Finance from Miami University
- PXT Select Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (HRCI)
- Member Board of Directors for ToolBank USA Cincinnati Chapter (1 year)
- Goering Center for Family and Private Business Program Committee Member (2 years)
- Goering Center for Family and Private Business Program Committee Assistant Chair
- Leadership Roundtable Member
Unique Strengths:
As a “reformer” type 1 Enneagram I’m motivated by the need to live rightly, and driven by longing for a true, just, and moral world. I am loyal, dedicated, conscientious, helpful, well balanced and good-humored. I love efficiency and looking for the best way for something to be done! I love to laugh and am an ESFJ on the 16 types scale and am a high I…it’s hard for me not to strike up a conversation with anyone.
Melissa Ruch
Organizational Development Strategist I Gallup Strengths Certified
HR Expertise, 16 Years
- HR Consulting
- Employee Engagement & Experience
- Talent, Performance Management & Development
- Culture Cultivator & Status Quo Disrupter
- Change Management
- Business Development
- Leadership & Manager Development
- Employee Coaching & Development
- Marketing & Internal Communication Strategy
- Onboarding
Industry Experience
- Vice President, Talent, Performance & Culture (3+ years), Global Marketing Research Organization/ Professional Services
- Director, Employee Engagement & People Development (7 years)
- Senior Manager, Research Analyst & Business Development (5 years)
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s in Marketing & International Business, Miami University
- Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School, Engagement & Culture Committee Lead
- Vineyard Community Church
HR business partners
Joy Fry
HR Advisory Team Lead | SHRM-SCP, PHR
HR Expertise, 25 years
Industry Experience:
- HR Director, Transportation and Distribution
- HR Generalist Auto Manufacturing, Retail Store Manufacturing, Staffing Industry, Call Center
Education/ Community Involvement:
- University of Cincinnati
- Graduate of Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Leadership 23 Program
- Community Volunteer
- Member of GCHRA
- SHRM
- Butler Warren SHRM member
Unique Strengths:
Enneagram 8: The Challenger! I am motivated by the need to be self-reliant, strong and independent. I am a DI on disc and am very impatient.
Jessica Ondrovic
HR Business Partner | SHRM-SCP
HR Expertise, 20+
- Employee Relations
- HR Compliance
- Policy & Process Development
- Compensation Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Training & Development
- Change Management
- Recruiting
- Performance Management
- Leadership Development
Industry Experience
- Government
- Non-Profit
- Insurance
- Financial & Investment Services
- Banking
- Information Technology
- Retail
- Call Center
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
5 years Sr. HR Business Partner
Supporting 300+ employees in Banking Operations.
10 years as Lead Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist
Supporting 400+ employees in Client Service Corporate Divisions in the Property & Casualty Insurance industry.
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources & Development from University of Cincinnati
- PXT Select Certification
Unique Strengths:
I am a 2 on the Enneagram – Considerate Helper. My strengths are building quick rapport with people and helping them solve problems.
Merrie Singer
Organizational Development Consultant | SHRM-SCP
- HR/Business Strategy
- Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence and Integration
- Organizational Development
- Change Management
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Training & Development
- Management Development
- Values, Culture & Engagement
- HR Business Partnership
- Talent Management
- Leadership Coaching
- Performance Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Employee Relations
- Culture, Engagement & DEI
- Engagement & Employee Experience
- Process Improvements
- HR Policies & Procedures
- HR Best Practices
HR Consulting and in-house HR support
- Financial services
- Professional services
- Legal
- Technology
- Management Consulting
- SaSS Software Solutions
- Aviation
- Technical Education Institutions
- Manufacturing
- Engineered Materials
- Supply chain
- Energy
- Pharmaceutical
- Hospitality
- Media
- Non-profit
- Arts and Entertainment
- Marketing
- Healthcare
- Retail
- E-commerce
- Master of Arts (MA), Human Resources Management, New York University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and Anthropology, Emory University
- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Society for Human Resources Management, 2015 – present
- Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Human Capital Institute (HCI), 1997 – 2015
- Certified Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, AIHR Academy to Innovate HR, 2021 – present
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualified, Center for Applications of Psychological Type, 2002 – present
- Adjunct Professor – HR Management, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
- Past Board Director and Chair of Women’s Initiative Group, NYC SHRM (3 years)
Sjen Warner
Organizational Development Consultant | MS, Hogan, DDI and MBTI Certified
- Leadership Development
- Training Design & Facilitation
- Employee Engagement & Experience
- Executive Coaching
- Career Planning & Development
- Culture & Values
- People Analytics, Organizational Surveys & Employee Assessments
- Vice President of People, Medical Device Startup
- Director of Human Resources, Tech Startup
- Program Manager of Leadership Development, Fortune 50 Company in Retail
- Training & Organizational Development, International 3PL & Transportation
- Adjunct Professor of HR, Organizational Behavior, and Conflict Resolution, multiple universities
- Career Consultant, Private University
- Talent Acquisition, Top-Ranked Medical Center
- Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Xavier University
- Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management, Wilmington College
- Board Member, Suzuki Cooperative of Cincinnati Public Schools (3 years)
- Graduate Advisor, Xavier Center of Organizational Practice (X-CORP; 5 years)
- Women’s EDGE Steering Committee & Professional Development Chair, Kroger (3 years)
Senior HR Advisors
Lisa Mustapich
Sr HR Advisor | SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Expertise, 20+ years
- HR Partnership
- Talent Development
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Retention
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Relations
- Investigations
- Employment Law
- Problem Solving
- Project Development & Execution
- Compensation and Equity Analysis
- Benefits
- Policy & Procedure
Industry Experience
- HR Partner for Global Defense Contractor at the Corporate level; supported all IT-related executives
- Director of Administration for a non-profit
- HR Director for a public school
- HR Manager for a private learning management company
Education/ Community Involvement
- International Relations Bachelor’s from The American University in WDC
- 12 years elected to Planning Board in MA
- 12 years volunteer with the Municipal Housing Trust and Housing Partnership
- Current board member for HOA
- Current volunteer with a horse rescue
- SHRM & SHRA Member
Unique Strengths:
I am an enneagram 7. My unique strength is that I see things differently, and come up with unique solutions. I am not afraid to fail.
Robin Fink
Sr HR Advisor | SPHR
HR Expertise, 12 Years
- Recruiting and new hire onboarding
- Compliance and policy writing experience
- Business Partner
- Payroll
- Comp and Benefits
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Engagement surveys
Industry Experience
- Banking
- Finance and Investment
- Non Profit
- Manufacturing
Education/ Community Involvement
- B.S. in Psychology from Transylvania University
- M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from NKU
Unique Strengths:
Enneagram 9: the peacemaker. I am accepting of others and a good listener. INFJ
Ryan Lytle
Sr HR Advisor | PHR
HR Expertise: 16 Years
- 11 Years of HR support for an International IT Management Organization
- 11 Years of experience working with international immigration support for regional employee network
- 9 Years of Performance Management experience and similar cultural initiatives
Industry Experience:
- Sr. HR Advisor (2 Years)
- Regional HR Manager for Global IT consulting firm (11 years)
- HR Generalist for Nationwide bank (3 years)
- Regional Recruiting for the Walt Disney Company (2 years)
Education/ Community Involvement:
- Bachelors in Human Resource Management and Business Legal Studies from Miami University
- Active Volunteer at Guardian Angels Church, Anderson Township
Unique Strengths:
Enneagram 6: The Loyalist – Motivated by the needs to find or create security. Knows how to combine holding on to sound traditions with the ability to blaze new paths. I love public speaking and giving presentations!
Alice Velez
Sr HR Advisor | SHRM-SCP
HR Expertise, 30+ years
- HR Leader
- HR Administration
- Payroll
- Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Union Avoidance
- Benefits
- Compensation
- Diversity initiatives
- Performance Management
- Leadership Development and Coaching
- Policy Development
- Employee Engagement
- Safety
- Six Sigma
- Talent Acquisition
Industry Experience
- Customer Care
- Distribution and Logistics
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications/Broadcast/Radio
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Real Estate
- Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Public Utilities
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s Degree – Human Resource Management, Saint Thomas University, Miami, FL
- Associate Degree – Business Administration – Miami-Dade Community College
- Certificate – Human Resources Management – University of Miami School of Continuing Studies
- Senior Professional Human Resources – Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
- Senior Certified Professional – Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
- Former Adjunct Professor – HRCI Certification – Florida State College – Jacksonville (FSCJ)
- Board Member/Director, SHRM Chapters – Miami SHRM, SHRM Jacksonville, Sarasota SHRM
- SHRM Member since 1994; SHRM A-Team member – 12 years
- Church volunteer – Choir, Catechism instructor, Eucharistic Minister
Unique Strengths:
Enneagram 1: The Reformer – Need to live rightly and driven by longing for a true, just and moral world. Bring order to chaos. Loyal, dedicated, helpful and good humored.
Debbie Fisher
Sr HR Advisor | SHRM-SCP, SPHR
- Full Scope HR Generalist
- Recruiting and Retention Strategies
- Performance Management and Employee Development
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Safety & Health
- Benefit Administration (health and retirement plans)
- Compensation Planning
- Organizational Strategy & Change Management
- HR Consulting
- Spans multiple industries from one person HR department to large matrixed organizations
- Food Brokerage
- Bridge & Marine Paint
- Engineering – Oil & Gas
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Flooring Distribution
- Medical Device
- Banking
HR Advisors
Cheryl Moura
HR Advisor, Comp & Benefits | SHRM-CP
HR Expertise, 16 years
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation Administration
- Onboarding
- HRIS
Industry Experience:
- Compensation Advisor
- Benefits Analyst, Healthcare
- Compensation Administrator, Manufacturing & Engineering
- Human Resources Specialist, Manufacturing
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- SHRM Member
Unique Strengths:
Enneagram 9 – the peacemaker. Teamwork energizes me, deadlines and commitments motivate me, and I thrive in an inclusive, encouraging environment where everyone’s input is welcomed & valued.
Recruiters
Natalie Waymire
Talent Acquisition Advisor
HR Expertise, 6 years
- High Volume Recruiting
- Creating new interview/hiring processes for both business partners and candidates
- Creating and editing interview guides
- Build pipeline of candidates
- Build and maintain relationships with both hiring managers and candidates
- Create Offer Letters
- Campus Recruitment
Recruiting- Industry Experience
- Professional
- Executive
- Finance/Accounting
- IT
- Customer Service
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelor’s Degree in History from The Ohio State University
Kathya Suchan
Talent Acquisition Advisor
HR Expertise, 12 Years
- Executive Recruiting
- Build and leverage a strong network
- Clear Communication
- Exceptional candidate experience
Recruiting- Industry Experience
- Professional
- Executive
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Marketing
- IT
- Sales
Education/ Community Involvement
- Bachelors in Communicative Disorders
- Member, Recruitment Consultants and Staffing Professionals
Erin Kitchen
Sr. Recruiter
- Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
- Excellent Communicator
- Trusted by Talent
- Targeted, hard to fill sourcing
- IT/ Health Care IT
- Health Care
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Sales and Marketing
- B.S. Business Administration, Wright State University
administration
Shannon Savage
Accounting Manager
Fun Facts:
• I am mom to 4 boys
• Water is my happy place – I’m happiest at the beach!
• I own more than 150 pairs of earrings.
Unique Strengths:
I am methodical, logical, rational. I thrive on complex data, problem solving, and details. I am an ISTJ, High S and C on DiSC (Technician), and am Enneagram 2: The Helper!
Megan Bailey
Technology & Internal Support Specialist
Fun Facts:
• I am terrified of birds, but I love Flamingos
• I buy a lot of curtains for my house, even when I don’t need them
• I love watching The Ohio State Buckeyes
Unique Strengths:
As an enneagram 9, I am motivated by the need to keep the peace and connecting with others. High S and I on DiSC (Relator). INFJ-The Counselor
Dennis Butt
Florida Community Development
Fun Facts:
- Certified Blue Nose and Shellback. Past the Artic Circle and have crossed the equator by Submarine.
- I have lived beneath the sea a few hundred feet for months at a time. While in the Navy, I was a Submarine Sonar Chief….the guy who stood behind the Sonar Operator, Jonesy, in the movie Hunt for Red October.
- I was born in Ohio, but have also lived above ground in San Diego, San Francisco, Charleston, New England and now reside in Florida
Unique Strengths:
ENTJ- The Executive Enneagram 2- The Helper DiSC – High I and S- The Influencer
