Jennifer M. Bales

Jennifer M. Bales has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Jennifer M. is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Shearwater Health since October 2023. Prior to this, they worked at FMG Leading from an unspecified date in 2018 until October 2023 as the Principal and Talent & HR Advisory Practice Leader. In this role, they provided HR advisory services and executive coaching to small to mid-sized private equity portfolio companies. Jennifer also worked at Vail Resorts as the Senior Director of Human Resources from 2014 to 2017. Before that, they held various roles at Starbucks Coffee Company from 2003 to 2014, including Director of HR Operations for the Americas Region and Director of Human Resources. Overall, Jennifer demonstrates expertise in HR advisory, leadership development, and strategic HR management.

Jennifer M. Bales has a B.A. degree in Business/Human Resources from Washington State University and an M.S. degree in Management from Antioch University Seattle. Jennifer M. also has additional certifications in Hogan Assessment and PHR from the Society for Human Resource Management.