
About Me: I've been dedicated to transforming workplaces since 2014, and my journey has taken me through various industries, including commercial real estate, tech, and manufacturing. Outside of work, I'm a huge baseball fan, and my son and I are on a mission to visit all 30 ballparks. Once upon a time, I even dabbled in acting and appeared on The OC and Jimmy Kimmel Live. What I Do: I specialize in creating people-centric cultures that drive business outcomes. By focusing on strategic HR management, I help businesses reduce turnover costs, hire better talent, and boost employee engagement and productivity. Who I Work With in the Manufacturing, Tech, and Office Sectors: * Organizational Leaders * Presidents, Founders, CEOs * CFOs, COOs Why It Works: My approach combines proven HR strategies with a deep understanding of business needs. This ensures that the cultures we build not only results in loyal, engaged employees, but also contributes to the company's bottom line. The results include stronger safety records, higher productivity, and more positive interactions both internally and with customers. What Makes Me Different: With a BBA from Boise State and a Master's from the University of Connecticut in HR Management, plus certifications and teaching roles at eCornell and Boise State, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. My track record includes building award-winning cultures recognized as the #1 "Best Place to Work" and for workplace flexibility. Ready to Talk? Interested in transforming your workplace culture? Let's connect here on LinkedIn or drop me an email at zachwtownsend@gmail.com.
boisestate.edu
cornell.edu
verifiedfirst.com
eastersealsgoodwill.org
americorps.gov
Boise, Idaho, United States
Senior Human Resources Advisor
HR Culture Doc
Aug 2024 - Present
HR Course Facilitator
eCornell
• www.linkedin.com/company/ecornell
• Part-time
Nov 2021 - Present
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Boise State University
• www.linkedin.com/school/boisestate
Aug 2016 - Present
VP of People Operations
Johnson Thermal Systems
• www.linkedin.com/company/johnson-thermal-systems-inc
• Full-time
Aug 2022 - Apr 2024
Vice President Human Resources
Verified First
• www.linkedin.com/company/verified-first
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
Meridian, ID
HR Manager
Thornton Oliver Keller
• www.linkedin.com/company/tokcommercial
Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
Boise, Idaho Area
HR Manager
SW Associates
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011