Kelli Thomas

Kelli Thomas, M.A., is a seasoned HR professional currently serving as an HR Business Partner for Corporate Services at Ventura Foods since April 2018. In this role, Kelli collaborates with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals. Kelli's extensive experience includes positions as Senior Human Resources Manager and Plant Human Resources Manager, where responsibilities encompassed onboarding, employee relations, and departmental HR support. Previous roles at Lakeshore Beverage, Brokers Risk, Utility Resource Group, Vitran Logistics, and JPMorgan Chase further underscore Kelli's expertise in HR operations, benefits administration, and team leadership. Kelli holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Corporate Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.