Kristen Blos - Long

Kristen Blos-Long has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the fields of human resources and professional services. Kristen is currently working as the Chief People Officer at NuWest Group since February 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief People Officer at TA Group Holdings from December 2021.

Before their current roles, Kristen had a long tenure at Direct Technology / DirectApps / TA Group Holdings, Inc, where they started as the SR. Vice President of Human Resources and later became responsible for running the Human Resources Division. Kristen joined the company in January 2006 and worked there until December 2021.

Kristen also has experience in HR consulting as a self-employed individual from 2000 to 2006. Kristen held leadership positions in other companies such as World Health as the Vice President of Allied Health Division from 2004-2005 and Phaethon Communications as the Director of HR & Recruiting from 2000-2002.

Additionally, they served as a Board Member at United Way of Nevada County from July 2018 to January 2021. In their early career, they served as the Branch Manager at Hall Kinion and led startup activities for the Contract Division in the Northwest. Overall, Kristen has a strong background in human resources, recruiting, and leadership roles.

Kristen Blos-Long has completed the Senior Certified Professional - Human Resources program from SHRM. Kristen has also studied Advertising & Marketing at San Jose State University. Additionally, they have attended UC Santa Barbara, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided.