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Kristan Poast, PHR, SHRM-CP

Kristan is a dedicated human resources professional with extensive experience in both strategic and operational roles. Her passion lies in aligning human capital initiatives with business objectives to drive organizational success. She is a trusted partner to both leadership and employees, advocating for a balanced approach that aligns workforce needs with business objectives to drive organizational success.

Her commitment to people-centered solutions ensures that organizations can adapt, grow, and succeed in today’s dynamic landscape. Her clients range in size from 1 to 2,000+ employees in the Omaha metro area, throughout Nebraska and across the United States. She has supported organizations in a variety of roles including fractional, interim and project-based HR leadership. Kristan’s recent client work has focused on manager and executive coaching, recruiting and onboarding, compensation analysis, policy creation, performance management and overall human resources strategy.

Kristan maintains both the HRCI Professional in Human Resources and the SHRM-Certified Professional designations.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

In prior roles as a human resources partner, she provided guidance and coaching to operations teams on-site and in satellite locations on a variety of HR functions including resource allocation, leaves of absence, reporting, performance management, recognition, and culture assessments. Kristan also formed strong relationships with managers and executives to implement various human resources policies and procedures with a goal to improve employee relations.

Kristan’s background also includes work at a Fortune 500 company where she directed talent acquisition efforts for five subsidiary companies, implementing processes and programs to attract, develop, and retain high quality talent. She also managed the leadership succession and high potential programs and developed a robust internship program.

Brenda Milbrandt

Brenda is an accomplished Human Resources professional who excels at supporting organizations—and their people—as they grow and thrive. With a career spanning both global companies and small businesses, Brenda brings a practical, hands-on approach to HR, making complex situations feel manageable and guiding leaders at every level.

As an HR partner Brenda provides scalable people solutions that strengthen operations and support growth. Whether collaborating with executives at a fast-growing tech startup, launching new initiatives at a Fortune 500 company, or consulting with small and medium-sized businesses, Brenda is recognized for building strong relationships and delivering solutions tailored to each organization’s unique priorities. Brenda’s extensive experience covers all HR disciplines—including audit and compliance, employee relations, talent development, and organizational design—ensuring a well-rounded approach to every situation.

Brenda’s friendly, collaborative style makes her a trusted advisor to leadership teams and a valuable resource for employees.

Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from the University of Central Missouri. Driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact, Brenda is committed to helping organizations achieve their goals and create great places to work.