ACHILLES - Key Persons
Amelia Boettiger brings a unique blend of HR acumen, adaptability, focus, and clear thinking to support multiple functions across our business.
Job Titles:
- Human Resource Professional Who Engages With a Diverse Array of HR Workstreams Including Exceptional HR Process Build and Recruiting Results for Clients across Multiple Industries.
Bailey Bautista s a Human Resource professional who engages with a diverse array of HR workstreams including exceptional HR process build and recruiting results for clients across multiple industries.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Professional
Bill Bahr is an Human Resources professional specializing in regulatory compliance, employee relations, policy development, risk management and labor relations.
Brian Grayson is an accomplished HR professional with a strong track record of improving employee experience through strategic initiatives and proactive engagement programs.
Brian is an accomplished HR professional with a strong track record of improving employee experience through strategic initiatives and proactive engagement programs. His expertise spans the entire HR spectrum, encompassing the management of the complete employee lifecycle and the implementation of comprehensive HR solutions that nurture a positive and inclusive workplace culture, ultimately driving employee satisfaction and retention.
Throughout his HR career, Brian has consistently delivered impactful results for clients across multiple industries. He has provided comprehensive HR support across various functions, set up a smooth and engaging onboarding experience, and maintaining the integrity of HR data systems. His ability to counsel employees and managers on HR best practices and his active involvement in learning and development initiatives underscore his commitment to fostering growth and development. Brian has developed HR initiatives in real estate, aviation technology and public education.
Brian graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stephen F. Ausin State University with a degree in Human Resources Management as a University Scholar. He is an active member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society and HR Houston.
In his free time Brian enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching football and cooking. During the weekend you can find him at the local dog park or enjoying a game night with friends.
Brianna Carter is a charismatic Human Resource professional who delivers stellar customer service.
Brianna serves as a designated consultant for multiple Achilles clients and also is assigned as a key contributor on our Achilles Way group that is tasked with continually improving our fractional HR tools and techniques across multiple domains of our service offerings.
Brianna's responsibilities include recruiting activities, initiatives around team communications structure, engagement surveys, updating evaluation process as well as providing support for policy and handbook development, providing counsel for employee relations challenges and delivering leadership training and development content. She also helps clients address the problems generated from a lack of role clarity by identifying core responsibilities and constructing effective job descriptions. Her efforts provide clients the tools and techniques needed to establish clarity of expectations, effective relationship and accountability.
Brianna is a charismatic and passionate Human Resource professional who delivers stellar customer service for clients across multiple industries. She has experience serving Non-Profit / Faith Based, Restaurant, Petro Chem, Senior Living, Banking, Oil Field Services, Aviation Consulting, Food & Environmental Testing, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage and New Startup Businesses. Brianna graduated Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management. She began her HR career with a mid-size Houston staffing agency, where she handled policy management, records maintenance, employee relations, onboarding & offboarding, performance management and employee benefits.
Brianna is a Houston native. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to the movies, attending church and spending time with her family.
Cathy Kilgore Cathy Kilgore is a senior human resources leader, expert in company mergers and acquisitions and employee retention.
Christy Plant brings to Achilles her passion for leadership, learning, and development and a depth of business knowledge. She delivers exceptional HR workstreams and Achilles TalentConnection services to clients.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Consultant
Cindy believes in doing what is right for the business and when it comes to people doing it in the right way at the right time. She works with leaders to put people at the heart of decisions and to ensure employees are treated fairly and respectfully. Cindy is a standing member of the team responsible for capturing client feedback relative to the value and impact of our services. In this capacity she works to ensure the strengthening of each client relationship and position our services in a way that leads to profitable outcomes on both sides.
Cindy spent much of her career in the Oil and Gas Services industry, including nine years at a US Oilfield Services Company, where she helped to build the human resources function. In addition, she has worked on projects within other sectors including Services & Supply, Skilled Trades, Packaging & Distribution, Research & Bio Tech, Commercial Real-estate, Non-Profit / Faith Based, Energy Distribution, Banking Healthcare and HVAC. Her experience includes Acquisitions, Downsizing, Employee Relations, System Implementation, Policy and Procedure Development and Leadership Training & Development programs.
Cindy graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. She was first drawn to human resources through a desire to work with people and dive deeper into employment law. With more than 12 years of HR experience, Cindy is a true generalist by nature, with a passion for the key role HR plays in business strategy. As a Human Resources Consultant, Cindy is passionate about developing talent within organizations, and how all areas of HR affect the overall strategy of a business. She thoroughly enjoys Creative Performance Management Processes, Employee Communications and Employee Relations.
Outside of the office, Cindy spends her time with her husband and daughter participating in soccer, dance and Girl Scouts. While she enjoys working out, Netflix, and watching college football and the Houston Astros play, she and her family's ultimate favorite thing to do is visit Disney theme parks!
Cindy Brinkmeyer is a Human Resources Consultant specializing in HR driven business strategy.
Job Titles:
- Professional in Human Resources
Courtney serves multiple clients as a Designated Consultant and also as a leader on our internal team responsible for the creation and maintenance of all of Achilles TalentConnection tools, process and quality standards as well as a trainer and coach for our colleagues who work on TalentConnection process.
Courtney is highly skilled and broadly experienced in multiple HR Disciplines to include employee relations, talent acquisition, leadership training and development, role clarity, compensation, salary market reviews, performance management, benefits administration, policy and procedure development and implementation.
Courtney adds over 15 years of human resources experience to our team and prior to joining the Achilles Group, she served as the HR Manager for a Dallas based commercial real estate company. Courtney has a natural ability to connect with and inspire collaboration with clients to achieve positive business impact and has experience across multiple sectors to include Hotel & Hospitality, Home Health Services, Skilled Trades, Construction and Field Services, Research & Bio Med, Energy Services, Commercial Real Estate and New Startup Business. She earned both her PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and her SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional). Courtney attended Texas A&M University and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with an emphasis in Human Resources.
Native to Houston, Courtney lived in Dallas after college, where she met her husband. They have lived in Boston, Houston and are now back in Dallas and still cheering on the Aggies at every stop. Courtney enjoys spending her free time at the beach and traveling with her husband and their rambunctious son.
Courtney Shelton is a Professional in Human Resources and Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional.
Dan Calvert is an expert in Human Resources for Retail, InvesTex Credit Union Board Member and Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC.
As a Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC, Dan adds a wealth of experience in business, human resources and the Retail Industry. With more than 30 years of business and HR experience, Dan offers his clients shrewd business acumen and sound advice. Dan's wisdom and candid approach to mentorship has helped him earn confidant status with clients and to drive the growth and effectiveness of the Achilles team. He also has exceptional capabilities with employee relations issues and EEOC claims investigation and response. He has served clients in Hotel / Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Construction, Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Oilfield Equipment & Services.
Before he joined Achilles Group, Oshman's Sporting Goods was home for Dan, where he was Vice President of Human Resources. He directed HR activities, policies and procedures, benefits, recruitment and training for the $350 million retail company. He also held numerous business and management positions during his tenure.
Dan is currently on the board of directors for InvesTex Credit Union. He enjoys fishing and outdoor activities in East Texas but spends most of his weekend's fishing in Galveston Bay and staying at his beach house on the island. Dan especially loves spending time with his family and his grandson.
David is well-versed in all things Staffing and Recruiting as well as in providing well thought counsel on difficult Employee Relations, Compliance and Role Clarity issues. David has a disciplined and analytical approach, and applies that focus in his work to research and address HR Business challenges, and to develop tactics to move forward in a profitable direction. He also brings an experienced and realistic view of supervisory and people performance issues gained from his leadership role as a Service Manager at a nationwide transportation and logistics company.
Davids HR career began during his service as a Human Resource Specialist for the Army and with Achilles Group he appreciates the opportunity to make a positive difference in our clients' businesses. David's work often impacts a company's bottom line by mitigating risk they would otherwise face alone. He also is motivated by the opportunities he has to help clients implement Employee Incentive Plans or Benefits Packages that make a difference in the lives and livelihoods of employees. He has a passion to improve teams by equipping and encouraging leaders throughout the organization which leads to a happier and more engaged workforce.
David graduated with both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Communication Studies from Sam Houston State University. He has experience across multiple sectors including Recruiting Services, Construction & Skilled Trades, Communications & Technology, Inventory Management, Non-Profit / Faith Based and Commercial Welding Supply. David is passionate about his work and grateful for his opportunities to engage with our Achilles Team.
In his spare time, David loves to improve his carpentry skills and build furniture.
David Jones is an Human Resources expert specializing in staffing and recruiting and a former Human Resources Specialist for the Army.
Job Titles:
- Key Contributor to Our Achilles TalentConnection Services
Emily Green serves as a key contributor to our Achilles TalentConnection Services and provides core HR services to clients across multiple industries.
Hannah applies her education, talents, intellect and smile to serve our clients and grow our business. She engages with multiple clients as a Designated Consultant and also as a contributor to several internal Achilles process improvement teams. She is assigned as a key contributor on our Achilles Way group that is tasked with continually improving our fractional HR tools and techniques across multiple domains of our service offerings.
She carries direct responsibility for workstreams on accounts across a variety of business sectors including Petro Chem, Construction and Field Services, Residential / Commercial Real Estate, Entertainment, Products Distribution, Oil Field Services, Medical / Lab Services, Heavy Equipment Transport, Communications Technologies and Consulting Services.
Hannah brings a fearless attitude to any new challenge and works to research and equip herself to provide effective compliance advisement. She has experience across multiple domains of service to include employee relations, engagement surveys, salary market reviews and corrective action process. She has provided recruiting process design, onboarding frameworks and related tool kits, support for improving functional structure and establishing new leadership roles, policy development, FMLA compliance and personal leave management, role clarity and job description development and merit pay / base pay annual compensation review process.
Hannah is also very attentive to assessing policy and recruiting process through the lens of diversity and works to identify opportunities to enhance a client's ability to benefit from more inclusive approaches.
Prior to Achilles Hannah earned her degree in Management from LSU with an HR Concentration. In her free time Hannah enjoys cooking Cajun cuisine and travel.
Hannah Arabie is a Human Resource professional who engages with multiple clients as a Designated Consultant and also as a contributor to several internal Achilles process improvement teams.
Keely Mendoza is an Accounting Professional and Leader of Achilles Group Management Team.
Job Titles:
- HR Advisor, Expert Business Development Strategist
Kristen McGullion is an HR Advisor, Expert Business Development Strategist, and Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC.
As a Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC, Kristen is a dedicated and committed leader for our brand. Through 16 years of service Kristen has developed a wide array of human resources skills and expertise across multiple industries to include Management Services, Asset Management, Oil & Gas Services, Nonprofits and Manufacturing. She advises clients in conflict resolution, corrective action, legal compliance, recruiting effectiveness, workplace harassment and EEOC claims. She also enjoys developing proactive solutions to employee morale challenges and team development issues.
Kristen's personal journey to growth, from entry level to business owner, gives her unique perspectives and capabilities. She serves as a coach for our clients' internal HR employees and engages as a mentor to help her Achilles colleagues grow and develop as HR Professionals. And in addition to her work with a select portfolio of clients, Kristen is a key driver for our business development strategies, and she energizes our sales and client retention efforts to grow the business.
A native Texan hailing from West Columbia, Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. She and her husband have two beautiful daughters and a dog named Cash. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, crawfish boils, country music and Sunday brunch.
Kyra Bob delivers services and projects to support our clients and works internally to develop products for Achilles, such as employee communication templates and training documents.
Matthew Samford brings a depth of experience as a recruiter and is a key contributor for Achilles TalentConnection Services. He also researches, constructs, and delivers core HR policy and process for clients across multiple industries.
Matthew brings a depth of experience as a recruiter in both a virtual and face-to face setting, with a focus on technology roles to include Software Engineers, Data Research and Security, and Marketing. He has also been a core point of contact to arrange for the recruitment, onboarding, and orientations of hundreds of seasonal workers. Matthew has gained experience with Achilles TalentConnection Services, J1 Visa arrangements, background checks, orientation processes, salary market reviews, job descriptions, handbook and policy development and in preparing the results of employee engagement surveys.
Matthew has engaged with clients across multiple industries to include Non-Profit / Faith Based, Technology, Entertainment, Petro Chem, Senior Living, Banking, Oil Field Services, Aviation Consulting, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage and Hospitality. He is a graduate of Texas State University with a Bachelors in Business Management with a Concentration in Human resources.
Matthew enjoys NASCAR and F1 Racing, live music and as a native of Nacogdoches, Texas, Matthew now calls Houston home and is becoming a big fan of the Houston Astros.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Achilles Group Management Team
Monica Scott is a Member of the Achilles Group Management Team and Specializes in Team Talent, Growth and Development.
Shaina Schwartz is a Professional in Human Professional, Contract Manager, Onboarding Specialist, and Workload Allocation to Support Client Retention.
Shaina brings energy, good humor and a wide array of skills to serve the Achilles team as a driver of multiple internal operational functions along with direct client services work. As a member of our Management Team Shaina's role includes internal production management and delegation of work streams. She partners with colleagues to help equip them with prioritization / planning of initiatives and basic consulting skills.
Shaina is exceptional at working through people problems and is able to interact with employees with different personalities and anticipate their reactions. She is often in the position of talking managers off the ledge and uses her earned trust and influence to get the frustrated leader to step out of emotion and follow the appropriate process rather than jump to conclusions or escalate the situation. Shaina makes a difference in our clients' business, thrives on the challenges and shows great patience to work through employee relations issues, harassment investigations, internal complaints and progressive action.
As a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Shaina has been involved in start-ups, mergers & acquisitions, and provided HR expertise and advisement across multiple industries to include Manufacturing, Construction, Skilled Trades, Oil Field Services & Equipment, Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution, Heavy Equipment Transport and Property Management Services. She has provided executive level HR support for companies in every stage of the business lifecycle and has well-earned credibility with a variety of leadership teams and business structures, including publicly traded companies.
Shaina is a native Houstonian, born and raised in Sugarland, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Development with a minor in Business Management from Texas A&M University. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband and beautiful little girl and her cute little brother.
Shayna is a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources professional with a proven track record in efficiently managing the employee lifecycle. Having started her career in staffing, she quickly discovered her passion for human resources and evolved into a multifaceted HR practitioner. Shayna has a knack for building strong relationships and a commitment to excellence in managing all facets of the employee experience. Shayna's experience with a wide range of industries such as energy, real estate, food production, aviation, and landscaping has allowed her to develop a versatile skill set and a comprehensive understanding of diverse business environments. This positions Shayna as a valued HR professional with the capability to navigate and contribute effectively across various sectors.
At Achilles Group, Shayna enjoys collaborating with the team and brainstorming how to solve problems and mitigate risk. Eager to take on new challenges, she approaches each task with enthusiasm and a proactive mindset. Shayna's philosophy revolves around planning for the unexpected, always ready with well-thought-out action plans to address any situation. She is driven by a genuine passion for human resources and a belief in its transformative power within organizations.
In her free time Shayna enjoys cooking, running, and watching the Astros win with her husband and two daughters.
Shayna Cohen is a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources professional with a proven track record in managing the employee lifecycle and enjoys collaborating with the team to solve problems and mitigate risk.
As a Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC, Stan provides HR expertise, leadership and guidance to business owners, executive leadership and managers of companies of all sizes, across a variety of industries. His core focus is to build team competency by encouraging strength of leadership, prioritization, planning and execution. He believes in the power of effective relationships and the essential element of continuous feedback.
Stan is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). His background includes more than 25 years of generalist HR experience with deep expertise in Leadership Training & Development at all levels. One of his main responsibilities is facilitating executive level discussions and encouraging leadership teams to uncover the answers that will drive their business forward. He also has experience with Organizational Development, Staff Restructuring, And Start-Up and Acquisitions Projects. He Has Worked with Clients in Oil & Gas Services, Technology, Professional Services, Warehousing, Distribution, Electrical/Mechanical Services, Member-Owned Club Facilities, Accounting, and Manufacturing.
When he's not at work, Stan likes to get outside and breathe, read, write a little and reconnect with blue sky, green trees and family. Stan and his wife live in Houston and are blessed with two fine sons.
Stan Spaulding is an expert in Human Resource Leadership Coach, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Managing Member of Achilles Group, LLC.
Taylor serves as our Business Analyst positioned to fuel the performance and margin objectives of Achilles Group. One of his roles is serving as a standing member of our TalentConnection services production and quality control team charged with the oversight and ongoing development of our TalentConnection Services. Taylor contributes his technical savvy to help the team utilize our applicant tracking system and to produce reports to enhance our focus, track orders, trouble shoot issues and improve our ability to deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes for our clients. Taylor also serves as our resident IT guru and resident power user and help desks for all of our systems.
Another core responsibility for Taylor is working with an internal team to greatly expand our ability to design, develop and deliver a broad inventory of Leadership Training and Development content. Taylor brings to the effort solid business perspectives to identify technical needs and solutions. He also works to organize our inventory of content, facilitation tools and the resources needed to fully equip our colleagues as they deploy training for hundreds of client leaders at client location, virtually or hosted at our facilities.
Taylor graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Before joining Achilles, he worked for five years as a Senior Engineer at Clarus Subsea Integrity. His analytic abilities combined with good people skills and dedication for profitable outcomes makes him well suited as a project team leader. Overall, Taylor serves in a multifaceted role focused upon enhancing our ability drive profitable impacts for both our clients and for the Achilles Brand.
Taylor has a passion for using his skills to help those around him succeed. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing and basketball. A true Texan, Taylor always makes time to watch his favorite sports teams: the Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets.
Taylor Spaulding is a Business Analyst to fuel the performance and margin objectives of Achilles Group.
Job Titles:
- Senior Human Resource Leader
Tracy O'Neil is a senior human resource leader with extensive experience in the strategic and operational aspects of human resources.
Tracy is a senior human resource leader with extensive experience in the strategic and operational aspects of human resources. She has led the human recourse aspect of multiple mergers and acquisitions. She is a change agent adept at balancing the needs of employees with the vision of the company. Tracy has been successful building relationships and leading in multi-cultural environments with a successful track record of consistently achieving results and positively affecting cultural change. She has strengths in all areas of HR including employee relations, coaching and counseling, policy design and development, benefits and legal compliance.
Prior to joining The Achilles Group, Tracy worked with CommunityBank of Texas and The Redstone Companies. Her experience crosses a broad range of industries, including financial services, hospitality, private equity, restaurants, and family offices. Tracy has a passion for creating cultures where employees flourish while meeting company goals. She believes all employees, no matter what level, should be treated with dignity and respect and leaders should walk the talk.
Veronica Flores is an energetic and effective Human Resources professional who specializes in intervention skill.