Blair Allison Austad

Blair Allison Austad, MBA, PHR, is an experienced HR professional with a focus on strategic human resources management across various industries. Currently serving as an HR Business Partner at Eventus Solutions Group, Blair oversees global HR M&A due diligence, compensation, performance management, and employee engagement. Prior roles include Sr. HR Business Partner at Empower, where Blair worked with senior leaders on talent management and workforce planning, and Senior Human Resources Manager at Johns Manville, providing support to executive leaders across multiple corporate functions. Additional experience includes senior HR roles at Upsher-Smith Laboratories and Coors Brewing Company, where Blair managed HR functions such as employee relations, staffing, and organizational programs. Blair holds an MBA from the University of Denver and a BA in Sociology from The University of Tulsa.