Melissa Thaus

Melissa Thaus is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition. Currently serving as Director of HR Shared Services at CNA Insurance since August 2024, Melissa previously held significant roles at VillageMD from April 2019 to April 2024, where responsibilities included scaling operations, directing onboarding, and integrating processes for 6,000+ employees. Earlier positions at Huron involved leading campus recruiting strategies, while early career experience included roles at Kendall College and Nufarm Americas Inc. Melissa holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Marquette University and a Certificate in Business Essentials from Northwestern University.