Meet The Team
Nicole Martin CEO and Founder
Nicole Martin is Chief Empowerment Officer and Founder of HRBOOST®, LLC a Shared Services Consulting firm based in the north suburbs of Chicago. In recognition of her professional excellence as well as her community involvement, Nicole has been honored by multiple organizations and most recently as a 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Champion by Enterprising Women Magazine. A sought-after expert, her knowledge and advice have been featured in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. Recent publications in which she has been seen include Forbes.com, the Daily Herald Business Ledger, and Fast Company. In addition, Nicole is the host online of HR in the Fast Lane and contributing writer for the Chicago Business Journal. Nicole has authored, International Literary Award and Amazon Best Seller, The Talent Emergency, the accompanying Talent Emergency Guidebook, The Human Side of Profitability and The Power of Joy & Purpose.
Nicole serves on a number of Boards dedicated to Best & Brightest® Companies to Work For, Social Service in the community and Women in Business. To learn more about Nicole, go to www.nicolemartin.live
Debi Lusk Senior HR Business Partner
Debi is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner with global, diverse industry experience grounded in $100 million to $6 billion organizations. She has proven value as a strategic integrator running both strategic and day-to-day HR functions. Her experience spans all human resource competencies with particular strengths in influencing business leaders, project management, strategic alignment and execution, Employee Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Achievement, Six Sigma and ISO programs, Union Avoidance and International human resource management.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 106
Jeni Neuman HR Business Partner
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 122
Jeni is an accomplished, innovative, and goal-focused professional with extensive experience in providing leadership across human resources functions. She is skilled in the strategic development and execution of high-impact strategies focused on optimizing synergies between business and human resource practices. Jeni’s talents in providing transformational leadership with the ability to guide organizations in the process of building and developing teams to operational excellence. She is a collaborative communicator capable of building relationships and understanding to drive greater effectiveness and achieve meaningful efficiencies.
Susan Waldman HR Business Partner
Susan is a HR Business Partner who has served as a Global Vice President of Human Resources with progressively complex and diverse experience including Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, Change Management and Employee Relations. As a passionate and inclusive leader who believes the keys to success are the ability to forge trusting relationships with colleagues and partners she provides and creates a strategic framework to work from in serving our clients. She is experienced in building a high performing team to work and she brings a breadth of experience to make sound business decisions. She has successfully led several businesses through both growth and consolidation in a flawless manner while maintaining the balance between being a strategic business partner and an employee advocate.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 110
Sandy Moran Managing Director
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 115
Sandy is a Human Resources Leader with experience in leading fast-growth companies; building people organizations through culture, process, and systems. She is a Culture Champion who creates work environments that enable employees to do their best work. A Coach who enables managers to effectively build and lead their teams. A Practitioner of Top Grading interview techniques who only hires only A level talent. Sandy develops and implements the full talent experience from acquisition, through onboarding, learning and development, and culture and engagement.
Scott Sharik HR Business Partner
Scott has over 25 years of Senior Level Human Resources experience. He is a certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker who focuses on the professional and leadership growth of individuals and organizations. He also has a master’s degree in Intercultural Relations. Scott is a practical tactician, having worked one-to-one and in small groups with hundreds of leaders and professionals helping them to improve their relational and tactical leadership skills. Scott’s life pursuit is to add value to others and help them excel in what they do best.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 107
Jay Colker HR Business Partner
Jay has consulted/coached leaders at all levels from first line supervisors to CEOs to help them enhance their performance and relationships overall. Jay brings a diverse set of skills working for 18 years as an organizational development consultant and for eleven years as a Chief Learning Officer of a multi-billion-dollar international bank institution where he helped develop and improve human capital practices. Jay also worked as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for 20 years enhancing personal relationships as well. Jay earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a Doctor of Management Degree in Organizational Leadership.
Karen Robinette Lead HR Consultant
Karen is a best practices trendsetter, critical thinker, and creative problem solver with experience in developing, enhancing, and sustaining human resources for a diverse workforce. She achieves and cultivates harmonious employee relations at all organization levels through effective conflict resolutions, team building, strategic planning, and strong business acumen.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 104
Shenise Cook HR Business Partner / Systems Director
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 114
Shenise is a certified Human Resources professional with over 15 years of generalist experience in the areas of organizational development, workforce and succession planning, performance management, training and development, HR compliance, employee relations, selection, and payroll. She is a creative strategic thinker with demonstrated abilities in lean process creation, process improvement, and quality customer service.
Boosters that Make the Difference
Emma Johnston-Berresford
Emma Johnston-Berresford is a conscientiousness team player who brings a positive perspective to our work environment. An Accounts Representative at HRBOOST® since 2011, she is responsible to perform a wide variety of administrative support activities in all phases of account management support including HR Assessments, BestWork® DATA, Retreat preparation, and various analytics. She also supports representation at special events for which HRBOOST® is a Strategic Partner. She brings nine years of experience to our clients.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 102
Email: ejberresford@hrboost.com
Martie Carpenter
Martie Carpenter Eidson, SPHR, BA, is a progressive, diplomatic Human Resources Executive with comprehensive expertise in overall HR strategy and operations, including employee relations, staffing, recruiting, compensation and benefits, training and organizational development, change management, HRIS, diversity enhancement, on/off-boarding, and regulatory compliance. Consistently drives the profitability and sustainable growth of an enterprise.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 112
Email: mcarpenter@hrboost.com
Susan Dovel
Susan is a dedicated Human Resource Generalist with over 20 years in the field. She is a professional that develops a positive working relationship, works independently while building trust and rapport. Susan has the ability to motivate people, resolve issues and has excellent communication skills. She has experience in all aspects of human resources, is able to multi-task and prioritizes exceptionally well.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 127
Email: sdovel@hrboost.com
Erin Mayette
Erin is a Human Resources professional with 10 years of experience supporting corporate, field based, and office-based manufacturing employees. Erin has worked in various industries, from food and beverage, medical device and the non-profit sector at both corporate and manufacturing facilities. She has proven ability in working with leadership team to proactively manage staff movement, employee development and people strategy. Passion for Training and Development.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 129
Email: emayette@hrboost.com
Danielle Dugger
Danielle is a strategic and innovative HR Professional who translates
business vision into HR initiatives that promote performance,
profitability, growth, and employee engagement. She is an empowering leader who supports companies with a unique perspective and appreciation that human capital is every organization's greatest asset. Danielle is a genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and transforms visions and strategies into fulfilled milestones.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 121
Email: ddugger@hrboost.com
Jennifer Alexander
Jennifer is a HR Professional that supports full cycle HR initiatives which include recruiting, feedback systems, training, orientation, onboarding, mentor programs, employee engagement, compensation, and benefits. She has supported organizations from both a HR and administration background. Jennifer’s passion is helping people discover their strengths and how to use them to their best ability through her guidance and coaching.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 123
Email: jalexander@hrboost.com
Nicole Solecki
Nicole is a HR professional with over 10 years supporting organizations wherever they may be on their HR journey. Nicole has proven ability in working with employee retention, recruitment, HR processes and best practices, positive culture, and HR benefit plans, She offers a vast amount of experience in any organization she supports.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 120
Email: nsolecki@hrboost.com
Karen Simpson
Karen is a skilled and detail-oriented bookkeeper with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She brings a strong understanding of accounting principles and a proven track record of accurately managing accounts payable and accounts receivable. She also maintains records and issues as they relate to diligence in administration. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, Karen is able to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded correctly and in a timely manner. In addition to her technical skills, Karen is also a strong communicator and is able to work effectively with clients, vendors, and our team of Boosters! She exemplifies the importance of building strong relationships and stands committed to providing exceptional customer service. In her spare time she loves to be with her kids and usually we can be found at the lake on a boat, or a beach somewhere in the summer.
klancriet@hrboost.com
(847)736-5085 Ext. 117
Laura Leschewski
Laura is a seasoned HR professional with 15+ years of progressive experience and a PHR certification. She demonstrates expertise across HR functions, from payroll to strategic planning. Laura is eager to leverage leadership abilities and expertise to guide HR operations in organizations!
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext. 113
Email: lleschewski@hrboost.com
Katarina Harding
Katarina is a people focused leader with 10 years of experience in HR + Operations. She is an intuitive creative who learned by doing. Katarina supports start-up founders and small business owners by building healthy workplace culture and genuine inclusion for remote and in-person teams.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 125
Email: kharding@HRBoost.co
Christie Williamson
Christie has over 20 years of human resource management experience. Her background includes benefits, administration, employee onboarding, recruiting, training, staff development, workers’ compensation, work[1]place wellness and safety. Christie has excellent organizational skills, is an effective verbal and written communicator, and has strengths at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff and management. She has the ability to work well under pressure while being flexible to adjust to changing conditions and various details of the job and is trained in health and wellness coaching
(847)736-5085 Ext 118
cwilliamson@hrboost.com
Rene Turnbull
Rene is a delightful contributor to our team with an extensive background in customer service and social media marketing. She creates a meaningful and impactful online presence for our HRBOOST® community. She supports the team in championing and reflecting the company’s vision and brand through enterprise-wide communications initiatives that drive reputation and business results! Rene brings joy and positive energy as representation at events as well as in our workplace.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 124
Email: RTurnbull@hrboost.com
Selina Grankowski
Selina is a PHR certified Human Resources professional with over 7 years of experience. Her progressive HR experience is displayed through a variety of functions including recruitment, benefits and compensation, performance management, employee relations, HRIS management, and HR compliance. Selina’s Management and Leadership skills promote high impact and influence through her conscientiousness approach.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 116
Email: sgrankowski@hrboost.com
Kara Macdonald
Kara is an experienced HR leader supporting organizations and people in moments that matter. She shapes the future of work by delivering solutions that support clients’ HR needs. Kara manages clients while providing the tools and support they need to navigate successful outcomes.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext. 133
Email: kmacdonald@hrboost.com
Vanessa DeLeon-Gomez
Vanessa is a driven professional with experience in HR and Real Estate honing leadership, project management, and telework skills to support HR initiatives. She provides the roadmap, guidance, and knowledge to reinforce company goals allowing them to focus on what they do best.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext. 108
Email: vdgomez@hrboost.com
Nicole McIlvain
Nicole is an experienced and collaborative Human Resources Professional with experience, education, and senior level certification. Her skills include a full-cycle specialist of Talent Acquisition across functions and industries, including HR and IT consulting. Nicole is skilled in engaging and aligning top-tier talent to world-class organizations with Fortune 500 customers. She has the proven ability to facilitate shared expectations, uphold accountability, and deliver measurable results.
Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext. 109
Email: nmcilvain@hrboost.com
