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Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

A seasoned veteran in the human resource field, Allison is responsible for overseeing the ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓý¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· companiesâ€� human resources for its more than 2,200 team members nationwide. She oversees a robust human capital strategy that aligns workforce management with ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓý¹Ù·½ÍøÖ·â€™s overarching business objectives for its four integrated companies. In her role, she taps into the strengths that have established the firm as a best place to work while identifying and implementing best practices to drive professional growth, maximize talent assets, and promote collaboration among a skilled, engaged, diverse workforce. Allison maintains a focus on employee engagement and its impact on retention and productivity, with an emphasis on the power of belonging as a catalyst for effective people initiatives and a dynamic culture.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Allison joined ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓý¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· with more than 25 years of experience in human resources. Prior to joining ÐÇ¿ÕÌåÓý¹Ù·½ÍøÖ·, Allison served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Orchard Global, an asset management firm where she developed and executed international people programs and service delivery strategies, enhancing organizational decision-making and approaches for securing growth. Allison was also at Ernst & Young, assuming roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately leading a Center of Excellence delivering wide-ranging operational efficiencies and holding a role in focusing on modernizing structure and processes. She has participated in various interviews and speaking engagements.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

  • Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Houston list, 2022
  • EY’s 2017 Working Mother of the Year, as part of the firm’s annual participation in the Working Mother 100 Best Companies
  • Member Chief, a distinguished private network specifically designed for the most powerful women executives
  • Forbes Human Resource Council, Member

EDUCATION

Allison received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University.