Kristen Barnow

Kristen Barnow has a strong background in talent acquisition and management solutions. Kristen currently holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Tential Solutions, where they started in August 2020. Prior to that, they were a Member at Chief, starting in April 2022.

Before joining Tential Solutions and Chief, Kristen served as President at ASPHIRE Staffing from August 2020 to February 2022. ASPHIRE Staffing specializes in attracting qualified and committed Professional and Customer Service talent across the United States.

From January 2017 to August 2020, Kristen held the role of Vice President of Client Development at Cielo Talent. In this position, they were responsible for building, launching, and leading the company's Client Development organization.

From December 2014 to December 2016, Kristen worked as a Principal at Independence Management Services. Here, they provided management consulting and advisory services to mid and large Talent Acquisition providers, leading strategic projects and holding interim executive roles.

Prior to Independence Management Services, Kristen worked at KellyOCG from 2008 to 2014. During their time at KellyOCG, they held various roles including Senior Director, Client Development & Global Practice Leader, where they served as a Global Practice Leader and Client Relations Executive. Kristen also held the position of Director of Operations, where they led the development and launch of a new solution offering.

Kristen's career at Kelly Services began in 1991 and lasted until 2008. During this time, they held several roles including Director of Client Services, Office of the President, where they served as the Global Client Services Leader for a Fortune 500 client. Kristen also held the position of Senior Regional Manager and Senior Area Manager.

Overall, Kristen Barnow has extensive experience in talent acquisition, management solutions, and leadership roles within the staffing industry.

Kristen Barnow attended Michigan State University from 1986 to 1990, where they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Communications.