Mark Connolly is an experienced HR professional with a diverse background in various industries. With a keen focus on keeping the "human" in Human Resources, his career has taken him from managing a department of direct reports to handling lay-offs and inputting new hires himself. Mark's experience includes implementing comprehensive benefits programs, winning EEOC claims and lowering unemployment tax rates, as well as overseeing HR functions to support core business goals. He is a graduate of Ave Maria University and has also studied liberal arts at Richland Community College. Throughout his career, Mark has held senior HR roles at organizations such as J.C. Pace, Nautilus Hyosung America, and Traders Village, and has also served as the Director of Loss Prevention and Employment Specialist at Minyard Food Stores.