Jock Seal - President

Jock Seal founded The H.S. Group in 1967 as an executive search firm. Under his leadership, The H.S. Group has grown to become a leader in outplacement, human resource consulting, talent management and assessment services. As a recruiter, Jock has the ability to quickly identify top quality, executive talent. His expertise is called upon in searching for and recruiting senior level managers earning $300,000+ annually. Active in the community, Jock has served on boards of directors of a number of public and private companies and professional organizations. Jock earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and English from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh.

Susan Murphy - Director of Outplacement Services

Susan has more than 25 years experience in counseling, sales and career transition consulting at all levels, from top executives to frontline managers. She works with a wide range of companies, including major corporations in Northeast Wisconsin and companies throughout the country. As the Director of Outplacement Services, Sue works closely with Career Partners International (CPI), which extends The H.S. Group's services worldwide. She serves on CPI's Quality & Standards Committee. Susan is also a member of the Association of Career Professionals and the National and Green Bay Societies for Human Resource Management. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Jeff Lasee - Director of Recruiting

As the Director of Recruiting, Jeff applies more than 15 years of relationship-management experience to attract top managerial and executive talent for clients nationwide. He draws upon more than 12 years of Executive Search experience with The H.S. Group, leading the Search Division’s operations and providing valuable insights through his in-depth industry and discipline expertise. With the ability to quickly analyze business situations and develop creative solutions, Jeff delivers bottom-line results. He earned a bachelors degree in Industrial Organizational Sociology from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and is actively involved in the community.

Dr. Charles Juno, Ph.D. - Director of Program Development & Assessments

Dr. Juno has been with The H.S. Group since 1992, applying his expertise to assessments and surveys for pre-employment selection and career development, as well as providing group and individual outplacement services.  He also serves as a resource for the Human Resource Consulting Division, drawing on his extensive research background in social and cognitive development. Dr. Juno earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison; his master’s degree from Emory University in Atlanta; and a doctorate in psychology from the State University of New York – Stony Brook.

Denise Knutson - Senior Consultant

Denise brings more than 20 years of experience to her work in leadership development and talent management, including hands-on organizational and leadership development with a Fortune 500 company.  With a unique background that includes a strong mix of business experience, people development expertise and extensive knowledge of human resource practices, Denise coaches and counsels individuals at all levels of organizations, from entry-level to executive.  Her work covers career management, leadership development, talent evaluation, succession planning, teambuilding and outplacement consultation, and includes use of various assessment tools including the MBTI™ and 360 feedback instruments.  She is a member of the American Society of Training and Development, both National and the Northeast Wisconsin Chapter.  Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.  She also volunteers in the community with several service organizations.

Pamela De Leest - Senior Consultant

Based in The H.S. Group’s Fox Valley office, Pam draws on more than 25 years experience in human resources.  Pam’s experience includes benefit and salary administration, management and employee consultation, leadership development, policy design and implementation, training and employee relations. As a senior consultant, Pam provides career transition counseling and talent management services to all levels of candidates, from executive to production, as well as workplace training and human resource consultation for client companies. She is a member of the National Society for Human Resource Management and its Fox Cities chapter.

Jackie Doperalski - Career Transition Consultant

Jackie has over 18 years of Human Resources experience focusing on leadership development, training, implementation, evaluation and process improvement.  She has developed technical and leadership programs and trained all levels of employees.  As an outplacement consultant, Jackie provides career transition counseling and talent management services to all levels of candidates, from executive to production.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and several certifications in international development programs.

Nancy Thompson - Management Recruiter

In her role as a Management Recruiter with The H.S. Group, Nancy brings a 16-year track record of building relationships and delivering results.  Specifically, she has worked in a variety of national and international environments including manufacturing, automotive, paper, consumer products, financial, transportation and logistics.  Her ability to quickly understand a business produces timely, bottom-line results.  Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing and a minor in public relations from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.  She is an active volunteer with the New North as the chair of a team focused on attracting and retaining talent as well as the Rotary Club of Green Bay.

Nancy Ledvina - Director of Human Resource Consulting

Nancy earned her B.B.A. with majors in Human Resources and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh.  She provides expertise in a variety of human resource areas including compensation and benefits, training, compliance assistance, policy development, employee and compensation/benefit surveys, as well as customized services.  She has developed programs and trained all levels of employees on interviewing techniques, harassment prevention and resolution, supervisory skills, performance management, human resource issues, legal compliance and job search skills. Nancy also works with clients as an HR Partner, providing ongoing consultation to remedy HR and employee related issues.  In addition, Nancy is very involved in the community with Junior Achievement, the Society of Human Resource Management and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Shelly Paul - Career Management Coordinator

Shelly has been with The H.S. Group since 2001, providing support in the Outplacement Division and office administration. Her responsibilities include preparation of candidate resumés and correspondence, conducting research training, providing candidate orientation and preparing workshop materials for the Outplacement Division.  Shelly also serves as the company’s website administrator and liaison for candidate online training opportunities with partner firms, including utilization of multiple software applications. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Humanistic Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.

Christine Mosnik - Communications Specialist

Christine provides administrative support in the Outplacement Division.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Spanish at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.  Her responsibilities with The H.S. Group include preparation of workshop and candidate materials, resumés and related correspondence.  Christine volunteers as a tutor through Literacy Green Bay.

Deborrah Gunder - Communications Specialist

Deborrah brings to the organization over nine years of administrative experience in the manufacturing industry. As a Communications Specialist, Deborrah is responsible for supporting staff, candidates and clients in the Fox Valley Office.  Her responsibilities include answering multi-line telephones, mail distribution, office supply and office machine management, and utilization of multiple computer software applications.  She is continuing her coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Heidi Brown - Recruiting Administrator

Heidi is responsible for the Recruiting Division’s marketing and day-to-day operations.  She is actively involved in marketing design and implementation.  Drawing upon a background in customer service, Heidi serves as a contact for candidates and assists recruiters with research.  Additionally, she is responsible for several functions of office administration.  Heidi earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from St. Norbert College.