About Us

Jake is a seasoned Human Resources Executive and Professional with over 20 years of experience leading workforce transformation, talent strategy, and HR innovation. Recognized for his ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives, he has driven organizational success through strategic HR leadership, digital transformation, and compensation strategy. Throughout his career, he has been a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, specializing in HR technology, total rewards, employee relations, and DEI strategy.

Currently, as Founder & Principal Consultant of Prairie HR Solutions, LLC, Jake partners with organizations to implement HR technology solutions, workforce planning strategies, and total rewards frameworks. He has successfully developed digital HR systems, including automated Total Rewards communication platforms, competency frameworks, and HR analytics tools that streamline HR operations and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Prior to his consulting work, Jake served as Executive Human Resources Director at the Colorado Department of Revenue, where he led a statewide HR transformation. He restructured the HR Business Partner Model, reducing process inefficiencies by 45%, designed a $12M compensation restructuring plan, and led a $68M equity remediation initiative across multiple state agencies. His leadership in labor relations and union engagement resulted in a 96% reduction in formalized union disputes within three months.

As Senior People Business Partner for the State of Colorado, he played a critical role in statewide workforce planning, job evaluation, and compensation framework design for 32 governmental agencies. He spearheaded a 6,000-employee compensation restructuring, streamlined 600+ job descriptions, and developed a differential pay program that decreased vacancy rates by 65% in hard-to-fill positions.

Jake’s leadership roots trace back to his 15-year tenure in the U.S. Army, where he oversaw global HR operations for 10,000+ personnel across three continents. His military background honed his expertise in HR compliance, workforce deployment, and leadership development in high-stakes environments.

He holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with specializations in HR Management and Strategic Project Leadership from Regis University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University. He is SHRM-SCP certified and holds a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, demonstrating his commitment to HR process optimization and operational excellence.

Passionate about HR innovation, digital transformation, and people strategy, Jake is dedicated to helping organizations build agile, high-performing workforces while fostering inclusive and engaging workplace cultures.