Founders Kristen Ireland (Pictured on the left) and Erin Mies (Pictured on the right) are human resources experts who focus on simple, practical business and HR strategies to boost a company’s bottom line by increasing profits and margin, increasing retention and engagement, and creating a culture of success. The People Spark Consulting team works with ag business clients across the US to implement strategies and processes to create a thriving company culture where everyone has shared goals and is headed in the same direction.

Kristen and Erin collectively have 40+ years’ business and human resources experience, and have a passion for simple, practical solutions. Erin and Kristen are also adjunct faculty members at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s School for Labor and Employment Relations, teaching on change management.

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