Bob Arend

Bob Arend, PHR, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Direct Support Professional at Little Friends, Inc. since May 2023, focusing on empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Prior experience includes roles as an HR Generalist at Hendrickson, where Bob provided day-to-day HR support and managed employee information using Oracle, and at LaSalle Network, where responsibilities included HR support across multiple locations and compliance initiatives. Bob's background also encompasses significant HR roles at Club Demonstration Services and Affirmative Insurance Holdings, where functions ranged from employee relations to executing corporate restructurings. Earlier career experiences at Allstate Insurance Company included various HR roles, emphasizing talent acquisition, employee relations, and technology support. Bob holds a Master's degree in Communication Studies from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication from Northern Michigan University.