Kristin Montesano

Kristin Montesano is a seasoned professional in the field of Total Rewards, currently serving as the Sr. Director at Inspira Financial since April 2024. Previously held the position of Director of Total Rewards at The Chefs' Warehouse, where notable achievements included launching an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and implementing a paid parenting leave policy. With extensive experience as Vice President of Total Rewards at North American Partners in Anesthesia, Kristin partnered with senior leadership to shape Total Rewards strategies that align with business objectives. As Director of Global Total Rewards at Carestream, Kristin led significant organizational impacts through thought leadership and managed complex divestitures across multiple countries. Early career milestones include roles at Smile Brands Inc. and Bausch + Lomb, where Kristin developed global compensation strategies. Kristin holds a BS in Business Administration and Management from LeMoyne College.