I am a seasoned CHRO and transformation leader who builds and optimizes HR infrastructures for high‑growth, private‑equity backed organizations. Over my career I’ve operated at the crossroads of people, strategy and operations, often stepping into complex, multi‑state environments where HR must be built or rebuilt. Across 65+ M&A transactions I have integrated newly acquired businesses, harmonizing cultures and uniting systems. At EyeCare Partners—a national network spanning 18 states and 30 markets with over 1,000 doctors—I was recruited to stabilize and scale a rapidly expanding portfolio. I established the firm’s first unified HR policy framework, standardized compensation and benefits, implemented a paperless HR infrastructure, and fostered a cohesive “one‑company” culture across more than 8,000 employees and over 700 locations. Previously, as CHRO and CPO for multi‑location healthcare organizations, I led HR operations for thousands of team members across hundreds of sites, crafting people strategies that improve engagement, reduce turnover and drive growth. My core strengths include: HR strategy and operations (developing people strategies aligned to business goals); M&A integration & change management (leading due diligence, post‑acquisition integration and cultural alignment); talent & leadership development (building pipelines and succession plans); compensation & benefits (negotiating cost‑neutral renewals and designing market‑based pay structures); and compliance & risk management (creating policies and ensuring adherence to EEOC, FMLA, OFCCP and other requirements). I hold an MBA in Human Resources and SPHR and SHRM‑SCP credentials, and my operational perspective as a former hospital COO and U.S. Navy veteran helps me view challenges holistically—from the boardroom to the front line. Whether standardizing HR across a newly acquired network, negotiating multi‑year benefit renewals or integrating HR tech across multiple platforms, my goal is to deliver measurable business impact through engaged people and thoughtful processes.