Meet The Team

Nicole Martin - Chief Empowerment Officer

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 - Executive HR Advisor

Debi is an Executive HR Advisor 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.

Susan Waldman - Executive HR Advisor

Susan is an Executive HR Advisor 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.

Sandy Moran - Executive HR Advisor

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.

Jay Colker - Executive HR Advisor

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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.

Kara McDonald - Executive HR Advisor

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.

Shenise Cook - Executive HR Advisor

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

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

Susan Dovel

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

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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 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

Tangelia Frazier

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Tangelia is a seasoned professional who has extensive human resources experience ranging from evaluating employees for hire to ensuring that all employees are trained adequately and understand all benefits offered by the company. She is a business professional who has worked with upper management to balance the company requirement in conjunction with ensuring employee motivation continues to grow. Tangelia is a goal-oriented individual who has implemented and improved employee relations programs.

Phone: 847-736-5085 Ext 112
Email: tfrazier@hrboost.com

Lana Kennebrew

Lana Kennebrew

Lana is Human Resources, Business, Quality & Customer Service experienced professional with extensive expertise in Human Resources Management, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, Project Management, Product Development, and Product Launch Processes. She possesses diverse industry experiences spanning multiple sectors and roles that have equipped her with a broad skill set and a deep understanding of various professional environments. Lana has a proven background to support and adapt to challenges seamlessly, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique demands of an organization.

(847)736-5085 Ext 109
lkennebrew@hrboost.com

Christie Williamson

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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

Laura Leschewski

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