Deanna Klinger

Deanna Klinger, MBA, PHR has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Deanna started their career as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oklahoma State University, where they assisted with various marketing projects. Following that, they worked as a Program Technician at USDA, administering federal contracts and regulations.

In 2014, Deanna joined BlackHawk Industrial as a Compensation Analyst, where they administered compensation programs and gathered internal and external data to maintain equitable salary structures. Deanna also made recommendations for salary ranges for new hires based on market data.

In 2017, Deanna joined Helmerich & Payne as a Senior Compensation Analyst. In this role, they were responsible for administering company compensation programs, participating in market survey research, and handling executive compensation administration. Deanna was later promoted to the role of Executive Compensation Analyst, Principal.

Overall, Deanna has consistently demonstrated their expertise in compensation analysis and administration throughout their career.

Deanna Klinger holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, which they earned from Oklahoma State University from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing from the same university, from 2007 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Deanna also holds additional certifications, including one in Executive Compensation from The Wharton School in 2022 and a Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in 2017.