Karen R. Hilton, Founder & Managing Partner, SHRM-SCP, PCC

Karen R. Hilton is an experienced business leader, certified professional coach, speaker, and consultant. Her passion is helping productive individuals, and the organizations they serve, discover Vision, Focus, Purpose, and Perspective™.

Prior to T.A.P., Karen held management and leadership positions in some of the world’s best companies, working with some of the world’s best talent in technology, automotive, media, finance, and retail industries.

In addition to Karen’s work as a champion of leadership and organizational excellence, she is also in high demand as a speaker, panelist, and facilitator on topics such as strategic planning, women’s leadership, change management, employee relations, workforce engagement, organizational culture, communications, and human resources transformation. Participants in Karen’s events describe her as authentic, fun, and engaging, in a way that creates connection, learning and practical application.

As a published author, Karen frequently blogs on topics that help her clients make meaningful progress. In David Forman’s “Fearless HR” (with foreword by Dave Ulrich — one of the world’s leading authorities on human capital), Karen’s work is featured as a model for organizations to follow.

Kimberly Frazier, Operations Manager

As an experienced Operations & HR Manager, Kimberly is responsible for operational efficiency at T.A.P. Leadership Development Group.

Kimberly is also affectionately known Karen’s right hand and known by our team and clients alike as the “heart” of our team.

Whether we are publishing new content, supporting a client’s global leadership engagements, launching our annual Vision Build Experience, or partnering with our local Chamber of Commerce, Kimberly ensures a smooth, effective, and efficient operation as we serve our clients and community.

Steve Lovig, Executive HR Consultant & Client Relationship Leader

Steve Lovig, aka “Captain HR,” is an experienced HR Executive and trusted advisor to the C-suite, driving business growth and building partnerships.

A celebrated Top 10 HR Professional Award Winner, Steve Lovig has distinguished himself through a varied career as an HR Executive, Adjunct Professor, Podcast Host, Writer, and Guest Speaker.

Backed by a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, along with SHRM-CP, PHR, Six-Sigma, and Agile HR Certifications, Steve has a unique ability to meet decision-makers where they are, focusing on real-life organizational priorities and sustainable strategies that help your leaders get back to their zones of genius.

Whether you have complex employee relations issues to tackle, your business is due for a comprehensive HR audit, or your managers need a development track to lead with more clarity and confidence, Steve is a world-class pro with a dynamic, competent presence.

Steve is also the Founder of Peak Performance Human Resources Advisors, and we are proud to have him on the T.A.P. Leadership Development Group’s consulting and client relationship team.

Kelly Bartlett, Director of Learning and Programs

Kelly has over 20 years of experience working with leaders across the globe at all levels of the organization. In addition to coaching expertise, Kelly has served in Talent Management leadership roles in large and small organizations, which gives her first-hand experience with the many challenges leaders face in today’s complex, distraction filled, and ever-changing world.
 
Across her career, Kelly has been designing and delivering various leader development programs and initiatives, conducting high performing teaming sessions for senior leaders, leading change and culture initiatives and serving as a trusted coach and advisor for leaders at all stages in their careers.

Kelly has been coaching leaders and teams since 2008 and has experience in over 25+ industries.  As a coach and talent development strategic advisor, she has spent most of her time in finance and accounting, education, automotive, technology and consumer packaged goods as well as finance and HR functions. Kelly specializes in new leader development, resiliency and building highest performing teams. She holds a MA in Leadership Education from the University of San Diego and is certified in many psychometric, 360, other assessments including the core Hogan personality assessments.

Kelly holds a PCC level certification from the International Coaching Federation.