Lindsey Kriete is a senior executive with over 20 years of progressive experience in driving success and leading teams. With expertise in operations, HR, process improvement, and organizational development, she has a proven reputation for achieving results in both privately held and nonprofit organizations, including start-ups and legacy companies. Her combination of both nonprofit and for-profit business acumen with a human resource focus provides a comprehensive approach to workforce development. As the Chief Human Resource Officer at Gateway Studios & Production Services, Lindsey was instrumental in developing corporate culture while formalizing talent acquisition, onboarding, and training programs in a start-up environment. Previously, as the Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Human Resources at Lutheran Home & Harwood Place, Lindsey successfully executed annual and long-range strategic plans in the nonprofit healthcare industry. Her focus on fostering teamwork, collaboration, and communication across departments and campuses led to equability and consistency throughout the organization. In her role as VP of HR, she implemented employee engagement initiatives and developed effective process improvement strategies. Lindsey’s exceptional leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and track record of business improvements make her an asset as a leader of workforce development.