Trudy brings a wealth of experience in business and human resources including small business ownership. She has demonstrated expertise in analyzing and identifying organizational challenges and opportunities in order to develop strategies for success. Other strengths include strategic planning, change management, and program development.

Trudy believes that employees want to work for organizations with a strong culture, where they will be challenged and developed. She considers her HR superpowers to be employee engagement, retention, and building high performing work teams. Trudy is a skillful recruiter and enjoys developing onboarding and other initiatives to improve the employee experience.

Throughout her career, Trudy has had a passion for training and development and currently serves as an instructor at the University of Sioux Falls teaching in the MBA and Doctorate in Leadership programs. Through the Society for Human Resource Management, she also teaches a 10-week prep course for area HR professionals seeking certification in the field of human resources.

Trudy is a member of the Sioux Empire Society for Human Resources Management (SESHRM) and enjoys volunteering in the community, including Junior Achievement.