Courtney Bogaard

Courtney Bogaard is an experienced human resources leader with a diverse background in the technology and consulting sectors. Currently serving as the Head of People at Bonfire Studios since May 2024, Courtney previously held the position of Chief People Officer at Uptempo, overseeing global People & Culture and Internal IT teams for over 260 employees. Courtney's experience includes leadership roles at Quartzy, Nordeus, IEEE GlobalSpec, Spencer Fane LLP, and other organizations, focusing on talent acquisition, employee engagement, and strategic HR initiatives. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Marquette University and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.