Kristan Strate
President – Synergy HR Consulting
“Having spent many years in corporate HR roles I realized that my real passion is helping businesses achieve their strategic objectives – I am a business person first, HR person second”
Kathy Kopelchuk
Director of Operations, Senior People Strategist and Client Experience Director
Kathy is an experienced Human Resources leader who has contributed to organizations at the senior level and successfully led HR teams in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, R&D, mining and facility management.
Ali Smith
Recruitment Services Manager; People Strategist & Client Experience Manager
Ali has a passion for finding the right ‘fit’ and enjoys keeping in touch with new hires as they become integral and valued team members in our clients’ businesses.
Frank Price
Senior People Strategist and Client Experience Director
Frank brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from spending over 30 years in the Human Resources profession working across the US, Australia and Canada.
Marlena Klassen
Senior People Strategist and Client Experience Director, BC
Marlena is a seasoned HR professional with expertise in strategy, execution and employee relations while supporting and leading organizations across Canada.
Kelly Furuya
Senior People Strategist and Client Experience Director
Kelly enjoys the challenge and diversity of the Human Resources profession, and believes HR is a strategic partner integral to the success of a business.
Sarah Duff
People Strategist & Client Experience Manager
Sarah has over 15 years’ experience working in human resources and business management services.
Karen Stokke
Special Projects
Karen is a CPHR with 15 years of experience working in oil & gas, cannabis, veterinary medicine, post-secondary education and telecommunications.
Christabel Khumalo
Recruitment & Training
Christabel is a Business Consultant with a diverse entrepreneurial background which allows her to effectively provide quality staffing services while providing cost effective client focused solutions.
Alicia Mossing
HR Coordinator
Alicia is detail-oriented and, working as HR Coordinator with SynergyHR, she takes pride in supporting clients, ensuring critical details are addressed, leading to big picture success.
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