Heather Willette

Experience

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  City Of Brownwood, Texas

  May 2008 - May 2010

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Reporting directly to the City Manager, responsible for all areas of HR, including employee relations, total rewards, recruiting and onboarding for municipality with 350+ employees.

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  Sagora Senior Living

  May 2010 - Jan 2017

  Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  Successfully led integration activities for 22 acquisitions and divestiture of 5 locations for privately held senior living and construction company with 35+ locations in the U.S. with ~2,500 employees across 5 states. Led recruiting, onboarding, and training initiatives for 8 start-ups from the ground up. Responsible for all areas of HR, including employee relations, HRIS, total rewards, recruiting and onboarding. Managed all workers’ compensation claims, safety training, and settlement negotiations. Responded and investigated EEOC charges and FLSA claims. Developed and administered Leave of Absence Program to ensure compliance with FMLA, USERRA, ADA/ADAAA. Show less

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  Wilks Brothers, LLC

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

  Promoted from Wilks Brothers enterprise to Wilks Brothers Family Office in newly created role to help build the family office acquisition strategy and structure. Launched IPO process on behalf of ProFrac Services. Ran and coordinated all due diligence for acquisition targets. Assisted with the development of the family office compliance program and monitoring trade activity. Liaised with various regulatory agencies to enroll in proactive environmental programs to ensure business continuity for Wilks Brothers portfolio entities. Show less Advised on the strategic vision and organizational construct for over 45 operating companies in 24 states with ~3,000 employees spanning over 13 different industries, including energy, financial services, logistics, technology, manufacturing, ranching, insurance, real estate, and construction. Led HR team of 30. Responsible for all areas of HR, including employee relations, total rewards, talent acquisition, payroll, HRIS, leadership coaching and counseling, compensation, and strategic planning. Acquired 4 entities and fully integrated within the Wilks Brothers portfolio, including the acquisition of CARBO Ceramics, a publicly traded ceramic and sand proppants operator as part of the Chapter 11 take-private process. Additionally, led the organization design, staffing, onboarding, and training for 5 start-up entities from the ground up. Show less Led HR team of 30. Responsible for all areas of HR, including employee relations, total rewards, talent acquisition, payroll, HRIS, leadership coaching and counseling, compensation, and strategic planning. Acquired 4 entities and fully integrated within the Wilks Brothers portfolio, including the acquisition of CARBO Ceramics, a publicly traded ceramic and sand proppants operator as part of the Chapter 11 take-private process. Additionally, led the organization design, staffing, onboarding, and training for 5 start-up entities from the ground up. Show less

  • SVP, Strategy, Integration, and People

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Vice President Human Resources

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Senior Director Human Resources

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
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  PF Holdings

  Dec 2021 - Sept 2023

  Chief Administrative Officer

  Promoted from Wilks Brothers Family Office to lead IPO and acquisition strategy for ProFrac, formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Wilks Brothers. PF Holdings is a mulit-billion dollar publicly traded diversified oilfield services company comprised of 8 operating entities serving the oilfield industry with over 4,000 employees. These companies include an industry leading pressure-pumping company, sand, manufacturing, chemicals and technology companies.As Chief Administrative Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team, I built from the ground up and led the HR, M&A, and Integration departments, comprised of over 50 employees. Reporting directly to the Executive Chairman, worked with the company’s Board of Directors and independent audit and comp committees advising on corporate strategy, M&A activities, compensation, and compliance matters. Show less

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  The Law Office of Willette & Associates, PLLC

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Vice President

  Provide M&A, HR, integration, and business consultancy services for private and public companies, family offices, and numerous start-up companies.Current Engagements:-Fractional SVP, HR for Engineering Firm based in Dallas, TX-The Bell Family, Houston, TX-HTL Warehouse Startup, Houston, TX

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  AG&E

  Apr 2024 - now

  Senior Vice President, Human Resources (Fractional)