Past HR All-Star Winners & Finalists

2024 HR ALL-STAR AWARDS


CONGRATULATIONS to All of Our 2024 Winners!


RISING STAR


CAREER PROFESSIONAL


SEASONED LEADER


Becky Tachihara
Learning & Development Specialist
Northern Nevada HOPES


Sarah Mahmoud
Talent Acquisition Manager
ITS Logistics


Jill Atkinson
Interim Director of HR
City of Reno

 


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Congratulations to all our 2024 HR All-Star Finalists

HR All-STAR TEAM/DEPARTMENT
HR Teams and Departments that are creating amazing employee experiences, company cultures, and bringing in top talent to Northern Nevada.

Elemental LED, Inc.
Hamilton Company
Peppermill Resort Spa Hotel
Tahoe Forest Hospital System
Washoe County
Washoe County School District

RISING STAR - ENTRY LEVEL
HR Professionals who are making major moves at the beginning of their careers.

Elisa Garcia, Eddy House
Hannah Kolacki, Chrysalis
Rebecca Pagano, Sala Family Dentistry
Becky Tachihara, Northern Nevada HOPES

CAREER PROFESSIONAL - MID-LEVEL
The best of HR Business Partners, Managers, and other experienced members of the HR community.

Hunter Bolanos, Mt. Grant General Hospital
Erick Bravo, J Resort
Araceli Ceballos, Redwood Materials
Angela Davis, City of Reno
Dennis Green, Figure
Lauren Lutsch, Public Restroom Company
Sarah Mahmoud, ITS Logistics
Jillian Miner, The Club at Arrowcreek
Alma Parel, Washoe County
Jesse Puett, City of Reno
Stephany Rinaldi, Micone Staffing Resources Inc.
Isaiah Sisk, Peppermill Resort Hotel Spa

SEASONED LEADER - SENIOR LEVEL
Tenured HR Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief People Officers who set the stage for great company cultures and strategic vision.

Jill Atkinson, City of Reno
Kevin Cummings, 1 Click Logistics
Shani Dues, Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Holly Hendricks, Mcdonald Carano
Chelsey Lundin, Nevada Museum of Art
Alex MacLennan, Tahoe Forest Health System
Jessica Watson, SK Food Group

HR ALL-STAR VENDOR
Companies that make all our jobs easier and act as strategic business partners.

Guided Arrows
NevadaHRTeam LLC 



2023 HR ALL-STAR AWARDS


CONGRATULATIONS to All of Our 2023 Winners!

 


RISING STAR


CAREER PROFESSIONAL


SEASONED LEADER


Pryce Scott
HR Benefits Specialist
Northern Nevada HOPES


Lauren Lutsch
HR Generalist
Public Restroom Company


Megan Barrenchea
Director of Human Resources
Northern Nevada HOPES

 


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ALL-STAR TEAM

 

 


 


Megan Barrenchea
Director of Human Resources


Pryce Scott
Benefits Specialist


Becky Tachihara
Learning & Development Specialist


Edith Villa-Cano
Talent Acquisition Specialist


Kayla Williams
Credentialing Specialist


Stacia Wroblewski
HR Specialist




Crystal Xu
Talent Acquisition Specialist

 



Congratulations to all our 2023 HR All-Star Finalists

HR All-STAR TEAM/DEPARTMENT
HR Teams and Departments that are creating amazing employee experiences, company cultures, and bringing in top talent to Northern Nevada.

City of Reno
Dolan Auto Group
Northern Nevada HOPES
Washoe County

RISING STAR - ENTRY LEVEL
HR Professionals who are making major moves at the beginning of their careers.

Karen Duran-Moreno, HR Representative | Cintas
Cali Javellana, HR Recruiting Coordinator | Dolan Auto Group
Hannah Kolacki, HR Specialist | Chrysalis
Pryce Scott, Benefits Specialist | Northern Nevada HOPES
Ashlynne Valdez, HR Consultant | LP Insurance Services

CAREER PROFESSIONAL - MID-LEVEL
The best of HR Business Partners, Managers, and other experienced members of the HR community.

Sydney Broadway, People Operations Manager | ZLINE Kitchen & Bath
Lori Fuentes, Supervisor, HR Operations | Hamilton Company
Rosanna Garibay, Senior HR Generalist | Legrand
Jennifer Jimenez, HR Staffing Specialist | Washoe County School District
Lauren Lutsch, HR Generalist | Public Restroom Company
Jillian Miner, HR Generalist | The Club at ArrowCreek
Haven New, Talent Acquisition Specialist | Nevada Gold Mines
Danessa Quadros, HR Manager | Nature's Bakery
Julia Ruano, HR & Safety Administrator | Verus Associates
Heather Wilcox, HR Generalist | Relentless Fulfillment

SEASONED LEADER - SENIOR LEVEL
Tenured HR Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief People Officers who set the stage for great company cultures and strategic vision.

Michaelangelo Aranda, Director of Learning & Development | Grand Sierra Resort
Jill Atkinson, Assistant Director of HR | City of Reno
Megan Barrenchea, Director of HR | Northern Nevada HOPES
Desire'e Sealy, Director of HR | US Ordnance

HR ALL-STAR VENDOR
Companies that make all our jobs easier and act as strategic business partners.

ADP
Employer Lynx
Ogletree Deakins
Paylocity
The Human Resource Connection LTD



2022 HR ALL-STAR AWARDS


CONGRATULATIONS to All of Our 2022 Winners!

 


RISING STAR


HR PROFESSIONAL


SENIOR LEADER


Isaiah Sisk
Assistant Director of HR
Peppermill Resort & Casino


Rosanna Garibay
Human Resource Partner
Legrand DPC, LLC


Desire'e Sealy
Director of Human Resources
U.S. Ordnance

 


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Alex MacLennan
CHRO


Lauren Caprio
Manager - Employee Relations


Andie Ray
HR Coordinator


Anna Codding
Benefits Associate


Alyssa Clay
HR Associate


Kelsey Kelley
HR Admin Assistant


Becca Scott
Volunteer Coordinator


Lucy Wright
Recruiter


Dee Dee Holmes
Benefits Coordinator


Jan Waters
HRIS Specialist


Jen Malone
Interal Communication


Stephen Hicks
Education Coordinator, Non-Clinical


Christina Lee
Education Resource Specialist

 


Damara Stone
Education Coordinator - Clinical

 



Congratulations to all our 2022 HR All-Star Finalists

RISING STAR - ENTRY LEVEL

HR Professionals making major moves at the beginning of their careers.

Michaelangelo Aranda, Learning & Development Partner | Clear Capital
Allie Baracani, Operations Manager | Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation
Rollette Berry, Human Resource Manager | Alliance Homehealth
Lauren Lutsch, HR Coordinator | Public Restroom Company
Isaiah Sisk, Assistant Director of HR | Peppermill
Miguelina Vecchione, Recruiter | Redwood Materials
Crystal Xu, Talent Acquisition Specialist | Northern Nevada Hopes

CAREER PROFESSIONAL - MID-LEVEL

The best of HR Business Partners, Managers, and other experienced members of the HR community.

Corinne Ball, HR Generalist | Cavist Manufacturing
Alexandra Espinosa, HR/Office Manager | Performance Composites, Inc.
Rosanna Garibay, Human Resources Generalist/HR Partner | Legrand DPC, LLC
Dennis Green, HR Generalist | PlayStation
Shawna Lovett, Manager of Employee Benefits | Renown Health
Kali Mashek, HR/Office Manager | Resource Development Company
Bridget Nelson, Senior Benefits Analyst | Renown Health
Rebeca Perez, People Program Manager | Redwood Materials
Shaz Wiltowsky, Human Resources Manager | Greater Nevada Credit Union

SEASONED LEADER - SENIOR LEVEL

Tenured HR Directors, Vice Presidents, and Cheif People Officers who set the stage for great company cultures and strategic vision.

Megan Barrenchea, HR Director | Northern Nevada HOPES
Brittany Brown, Director of Recruitment | Renown Health
Josh Grace, HR Director | Paterson Pacific Parchment Co.
Lynda Murdock, Executive Director | PBS West
Desire'e Sealy, Director of Human Resources | US Ordnance
Christy White, Director of Talent & Engagement | Greater Nevada Credit Union

HR ALL-STAR VENDOR

Companies that make all our jobs easier and act as strategic business partners.

LP Insurance
McDonald Carano
Paylocity
Square One Solutions

HR All-STAR TEAM

HR Teams and Departments that are creating amazing employee experiences, company cultures, and bringing in top talent to Northern Nevada.

Dragonfly Energy Corp
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Haws Corporation
Northern Nevada HOPES
Ormat Technologies
Tahoe Forest Health System


 

2021 HR ALL-STAR AWARDS


CONGRATULATIONS to All of Our 2021 Winners!

 


RISING STAR


HR PROFESSIONAL


SENIOR LEADER


Haylee Jones
HR Administrator
LP Insurance Services


Haydeé Acebo
Employee Experience Leader
Cubic Corporation


Lynda Murdock
HR Executive Director
PBS West

 


ALL-STAR VENDOR

 

 


 


Johnny Skowronek
VP of Operations


Luke Spracklin
Dispatch Manager


David Skowronek
Branch Manager


Michael Skowronek
Lead Recruiter


Nena Godinez
Recruiter


Juliana Esquivel
Recruiter

 


ALL-STAR TEAM

 

 


 


Dena Hicks
Vice President - People


Shaz Wiltowsky
Human Resources Manager


Leslie Platshorn
Sr. HR Business Partner


Miranda Degadillo
HR Administrator


Andrew Martinez
Payroll/Benefits Specialist


Shannon Carus
Development Manager


Denise Tyree
Talent Coordinator


Sally Radde
Sr. Talent Recruiter


Danny DeLaRosa
Chief Experience Officer

 

CONGRATULATIONS to All of Our 2021 Finalists!

 

RISING STAR

HR Professionals making major moves at the beginning of their careers.

Dennis Green, Figure
Haylee Jones, LP Insurance Services
Breanna Rose, Nevada Humane Society

HR PROFESSIONAL

The best of HR Business Partners, Managers, and other experienced members of the HR community.

Haydeé Acebo, Cubic Corporation
Hailey McCauley, Haws Corporation


SENIOR LEADER

Tenured HR Directors, Vice Presidents, and Cheif People Officers who set the stage for great company cultures and strategic vision.

Megan Barrenchea, Northern Nevada Humane Society
Lauren Besso, The Applied Companies
Steve Blackhall, Jensen Precast
Shani Dues, Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Alicia Gordon, Reno Staffing
Karyn Jensen, HRC, LTD.
Brenda Kamph, United Federal Credit Union
Lynda Murdock, PBS West

ALL-STAR VENDOR

Companies that make all our jobs easier and act as strategic business partners.

LP Insurance
McDonald Carano
Palisade Investments
Square 1 Solutions

ALL-STAR TEAM

HR Teams and Departments that are creating amazing employee experiences, company cultures, and bringing in top talent to Northern Nevada.

Discovery Museum
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Northern NV HOPES
Prominence
Sierra Family Pharmacies
SNC
Tahoe Forest Hospital
USAC