Nina Van Harn
DIRECTOR OF HR CONSULTING AND SERVICES
Nina brings over two decades of human resources and business operations expertise gained across multiple sectors. Her deep business acumen allows her to offer integrated HR guidance that spans the entire employee lifecycle and operational landscape. Nina excels at transforming challenges into opportunities, implementing data-driven solutions that enhance employee engagement, boost productivity, and improve financial outcomes. She is committed to helping organizations reach their full potential.
Courtney Woodruff
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Courtney has over 10 years of experience as a human resources professional. Most recently, she served as a strategic HR Business Partner for business units that spanned through several states. Courtney has experience solving complex employee relations situations and reducing turnover in challenging talent markets. Courtney graduated Cum Laude from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in Management. She also holds a SHRM-CP accreditation.
Emily Phipps
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Emily has over 20 years of experience in human resources. She has served as a strategic HR business partner to leadership teams and led core HR functions such as talent acquisition, talent management, and performance management. She has a wealth of experience in compensation, employee relations, employee engagement and development, succession planning, and change management. She has supported both labor and non-labor organizations. Emily enjoys designing and delivering HR solutions that help businesses meet their objectives and create environments where employees can succeed.
Heather Heckman
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Heather has over 20 years of experience as a human resource professional. Heather has been successful in implementing changes to positively affect turnover and employee engagement. She has experience in leading high-performing teams, solving employee relations issues, creating and implementing new policies and procedures, bringing on employees through acquisitions, and building reward and recognition programs to meet the needs of the business and individual manager. Heather has her bachelor’s degree from the Michigan State University Business College and her master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations also from Michigan State University. She is PHR and SHRM-CP certified.
Paulette Grace
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Paulette has over 25 years experience as an HR professional and leader. She has broad leadership experience in HR functional areas such as compensation, workforce planning, talent management and as a strategic HR business partner for global organizations as well as privately held companies. She has extensive experience in change and project management as well as policy development and implementation. Paulette enjoys finding and implementing HR solutions to increase business success. Paulette holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Central Michigan University and her master’s degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University. She is certified as an SPHR and a Six Sigma greenbelt.
Bridget Catto
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Bridget is a highly motivated HR professional with nearly 10 years of experience. She has led small teams within the engineering consulting industry and supported HR functions such as employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration and coaching. She provides exceptional communication and a passion for professional development. Bridget enjoys serving as a strategic partner with leadership and offering solutions that help employees succeed. Bridget graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and holds a SHRM-CP Certification.
Tammy Hanton
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Tammy possesses over 30 years of experience providing HR expertise and leadership to organizations in several different industries. She is passionate about serving as a strategic partner to businesses and driving employee engagement by aligning human resource practices with company goals. Her guiding principles foster environments where employees are empowered and motivated, creating a high-performance culture that elevates both individual and organizational success.
Her experience encompasses all areas of HR with a high level of expertise in relationship management, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, regulatory compliance, project management, process improvement, and employee relations. She brings a practical approach to HR, focusing on enhancing the employee experience through innovative programs and efficient processes.
Tammy holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University as well as both SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications.
Meghan Williams
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
Meghan has over 20 years of administrative, sales, marketing, and technical experience. She has served as high-level support to C-suite executives and leadership teams collaborating on company initiatives, strategic plans, and business decisions while successfully developing relationships with internal and external clients. Having a robust skillset and strong business acumen, she enjoys providing solutions to help drive businesses toward growth.
