Jim offers seasoned experience in compensation and rewards, strategic and organizational planning, as well as organizational change management. During his career he has assisted numerous clients build strategically focused compensation & reward programs as well as implement the organizational architecture, structure, infrastructure, and strategic plans required to achieve their visions and goals. In addition, he has assisted other organizations with other human resource management initiatives by introducing forward thinking approaches to talent management.
During his career Jim has served as the CHRO for several prominent organizations including Carle-BroMenn Healthcare (Bloomington, IL), Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (Baton Rouge, LA), SCAN Health Plan (Long Beach, CA), and the Office of the Legislative Auditor (Baton Rouge, LA). He has also been associated with several leading consulting firms including Ernst & Young LLP, Hay Management Consultants, and First Transitions. Jim currently maintains an independent consulting practice under the umbrella of JT Stodd & Associates and has provided consulting services to a diverse mix of clients including those in the healthcare, manufacturing, technology, construction, professional services, petrochemical, finance, government, education and nonprofit sectors.
His educational preparation includes a B.A. in Psychology from Saint Louis University and a M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Illinois State University. He also completed extensive post-graduate work at the Industrial Relations Center of the University of Minnesota. Jim has earned lifetime certification as a “Senior Professional in Human Resources” (SPHR) as well as a SHRM-SCP credential.
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