Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Eric Magnussen
Magnussen is CHRO at Great Expressions Dental Centers, a national network of 250 dental offices that employs 2,500 Team Members. Eric brings over 20 years of healthcare experience specializing in

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Lisa Lopez
Accomplished HR Leader with expertise in business strategy and leadership development. Currently the Strategic HR Partner to commercial leaders for Medtronic and the Co-Chair of Medtronic’s Global Volunteer & Giving

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Cristina Espejo
Espejo is an accomplished executive director and board member with more than 15 years of success across a broad array of industries such as salmon farming, food & beverage, engineering

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Jacqueline Morete Coca
Coca is a people-oriented human resources professional that understands the necessity for HR to deliver. With over 20 years in HR, she has held a variety of global business partner,

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Carlos Quinteros
I’m an HR leader with strong business orientation in both US and international markets. I’ve had progressive experience in multinational companies in manufacturing, supply chain & logistics, seismic services and

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Vivian Maza
One of Ultimate Software’s original four employees, Vivian Maza spent nearly 30 years cultivating Ultimate’s award-winning, “People First” culture. She began as office manager (1990), later became Chief People Officer

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Valerie Munoz
Valerie Munoz is a Human Resource professional with over 18 years experience and expertise in all aspects of Human Resources. Valerie has held HR leadership positions in various industries from

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Geoff Danheiser
Geoff is the Global Chief People Officer of DataCore Software based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has 20+ years of experience in the field of Human Resources working across a

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Heather Laughlin-Joyce
Director of Compensation at UKG, following a merger in 2020 between Kronos and Ultimate Software. Previously Director, Total Rewards at Ultimate hired to establish the Compensation function. Recognized and passionate

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Peggy Myers
With more than 20 years of experience working in industries ranging from technology and hospitality to banking and healthcare, I approach my job with two end-goals in mind: to help

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Amanda Babb
Amanda Babb is a solutions-oriented leader with a broad spectrum of experience spanning human resources, organizational development, M&A, procurement, logistics, finance and accounting. She currently oversees HR Services and Operations

Excellence in HR Awards Honorees: Kristopher Osborne
Marine Corps Veteran turned startup builder. My mission: Put people first and build companies that do the same! Favorite Quote: Every person is the creation of himself, the image of
