Kathleen McDonald

Director Of Human Resources And Payroll at Leeds West Groups

Kathleen McDonald has an extensive work experience spanning over a decade. Kathleen currently holds the position of Director of Human Resources and Payroll at Leeds West Groups, where they are responsible for overseeing HR and payroll duties for over 800 employees in multiple states. Kathleen leads a team of HR professionals and collaborates with department heads to align HR and payroll goals with business initiatives. Prior to this role, Kathleen served as the Senior Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Manager at Leeds West Groups.

Before joining Leeds West Groups, Kathleen worked as the Director of Human Resources and Payroll at Ozark Pizza Co, LLC, where they had responsibilities related to employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, and database management for over 1,200 employees across multiple states. Kathleen also assisted employees with benefit inquiries and managed various audits and enrolment processes.

Kathleen has previous experience as an Assistant Manager at Walgreens, a Sales Support Representative at AT&T, and a Store Trainer at Dan's Market. Kathleen'sroles at these companies have contributed to their strong expertise in management and customer service.

Kathleen McDonald began their education journey in 2009 at Oklahoma State University. However, information about the degree and field of study for this period is not available. From 2010 to 2015, they attended the University of Utah, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration. Additionally, during the same period, they pursued a minor in Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General at the University of Utah. In 2021, Kathleen enrolled at Colorado State University Global and is currently pursuing a Human Resource Management Mastery Certificate in the field of Human Resources Management.

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Denver, United States

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Leeds West Groups

Leeds West Groups (LWG) was founded in 2009 by current CEO and Board of Directors Member Judd Kyle Shader. Over the years LWG has grown to become one of the largest and most respected leaders in the franchise aftermarket automotive repair space. LWG is capitalized by direct PE and Family Office funds to acquire and manage Aftermarket Automotive Repair Franchise Brands within the continental United States. LWG has established itself as the only PE backed franchise group in the US to manage three unique Automotive Repair Franchised Brands (Midas, Big O Tires, and Speedee Oil). LWG operates on all three aftermarket automotive repair platforms; general repair, tire locations, and quick lube services. Locations: United States with over 120+ locations in 18 states Board of Directors Chairman: Joshua A. Weinreich (Board of Directors Member for E*Trade Financial NASDAQ: ETFC, Independent Director of Skybridge Capital Hedge Fund Portfolios, House Party, Inc., New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, Brrr, LLC) Board of Directors: Judd K. Shader (Founder, Chief Executive Officer LWG) David B. Smith, Jr, JD (Independent Board of Directors Member for Northern Trust Bank (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)(NASDAQ: ITW) Benjamin M. Lefkowitz (Co-founder of Riverwood Properties, LLC) Markus Hockenson (Former CEO & Board of Directors Member at International Car Wash Group)


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