jsavas@blueprairiegroup.com

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John Savas has over 20 years of human resource experience in a variety of industries including public and private companies, family-owned businesses, and non-profit organizations. Throughout his corporate career, he has been exposed to virtually all areas within HR and would be characterized as a true HR generalist. He has successfully managed and participated in projects relating to strategic planning, performance management, re-designing health and retirement benefit programs, leadership training, employee and labor relations, total rewards and compensation, and various talent management initiatives.
 

Just prior to joining Blue Prairie Group, John held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for The Pampered Chef, a Berkshire Hathaway company. His senior leadership experience was also demonstrated at Tuthill Corporation, where he was successful in starting-up the company's first corporate Human Resources Department. Prior to that, he held management positions with DSC Logistics and The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Much of his corporate life was dedicated to improving processes and systems, developing the people around him, and adding value to organizations by documenting and quantifying the successes of the Human Resource function.

John holds an M.B.A. and a Bachelor of Science degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations Management from Northern Illinois University. He serves on the Board of Directors of the James R. Jordan Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Human Resources Professionals in Chicago and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management where he maintains the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).