HRUnbound

About 

I founded HRUnbound LLC in 2012 to offer something different: human resources consulting and executive coaching that’s grounded in experience, driven by curiosity, and delivered with heart. Based in the Chicago area, I work with clients across the country—and occasionally around the globe—helping organizations build stronger cultures and more capable leaders.

Over the past 30+ years, I’ve held senior HR roles in companies ranging from Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries to Leo Burnett, USF Corporation, Anixter International, and World’s Finest Chocolate. I’ve seen HR from every angle—strategy, operations, talent, culture—and I bring that perspective to every engagement.

In addition to consulting and coaching, I teach at the Quinlan School of Business, at Loyola University Chicago, where I earned both my BA in History and MS in Industrial Relations. I’m also certified in the LEA 360 Suite, which I use to support leadership development and coaching.

If you’d like to learn more about my background, feel free to visit my LinkedIn profile. 

Mission & Values

Mission

I help small and midsize businesses thrive by offering tailored advice, fresh ideas, and practical solutions that strengthen company culture and elevate human capital. My goal is to make HR feel less like a function—and more like a strategic advantage.

Values

• Be Inquisitive – I ask questions, challenge assumptions, and stay curious

• Be Humble – I listen generously and lead with empathy

• Be Ethical – I do the right thing, even when it’s hard

Focus & Services

I focus my work with small to midsize companies and start-ups across a wide range of industries—from automotive and medical to marketing, manufacturing, education, and apparel. I bring a generalist HR background and a deep appreciation for culture, helping organizations navigate change, build trust, and grow with intention. I also coach leaders at all levels, with a special focus on HR professionals stepping into bigger roles.

Consulting Services 

• Interim HR leadership

• Talent management: recruiting services, performance management process & systems, succession planning

• HR strategy and operations

• Organizational culture and HR practices assessments

• Organizational development and design

• Employee relations

• Total rewards strategy (compensation and benefits)

• Leadership training workshops

Coaching Services

• Mid-level and executive leadership

• HR professionals preparing for expanded roles

• New HR leaders

• 360 assessments (Certified in the LEA 360 Suite)