Navigating the complexities of a high-profile lawsuit can be challenging. Recently, Hello Alice faced a reverse discrimination lawsuit, which brought significant financial strain and public relations challenges. Despite these hurdles, the company continued to grow its business, reassure investors, and keep employees motivated and focused. As HR leaders, we play a crucial role in maintaining workforce stability, alleviating fears, and ensuring business continuity during such disruptions.
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Sara Elkins, SHRM-CP
Vice President and CAO
Atec, Inc.
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Sara Elkins is the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of Atec Companies. The Atec enterprise builds products and systems for Aerospace and Energy, including design and production of turbine engine test facilities, the world's leader in hush houses and noise suppression, and the precision machining of space flight components. In Sara's role, she also leads the Corporate Secretary function, strategic planning, marketing, PR, and all human resource functions managing 500 employees and 375,000 square feet across sixty acres. Atec customers include NASA, most Aerospace Primes, Airlines, USDOD and our Allied nations.
Sara was a member of the world-famous Kilgore College Rangerettes. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Human Resources and Marketing.
Sara received her Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification in 2006 and the SHRM-CP certification in April 2015. She is an active member of the SHRM Executive Network. Sara volunteers in the community and served as Chairman of the Board of St. Mark's Episcopal School.
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Elizabeth Gore
Co-Founder and President
Hello Alice
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Elizabeth Gore is a prominent business leader and humanitarian, known for her contributions in finance, tech, and entrepreneurship. As the co-founder and president of Hello Alice, she is committed to empowering small and medium businesses to achieve equitable access to capital by building the largest community of over 1.4M small business owners. In addition, Elizabeth spent a decade with the United Nations Foundation and currently sits as the emeritus chair on their Global Entrepreneurs Council.