OHM Advisors names Kelly Jackson VP of Human Resources 

Architecture, engineering and planning firm OHM Advisors has promoted longtime Human Resources Director Kelly Jackson as the company’s first vice president of human resources.

“People are the foundation of any successful business, and over the last three decades, Kelly has been crucial in building and expanding that foundation,” said OHM President Jon Kramer. “Since the firm’s inception, we have grown from fewer than 100 people working in one building to nearly 1,000 employees across eight states. Over the past 30+ years, Kelly has been instrumental in shaping and supporting the continuity of our company’s culture.”

As vice president of human resources, Jackson will focus on talent strategy, ensuring that the OHM’s workforce development aligns with its long-term vision and maintains its competitive edge. The move will also allow OHM’s human resources team to foster the growth of young leaders and enhance succession planning.

“OHM exists to help communities solve problems and make places better for people,” Jackson said. “The human resources team finds innovative ways to hire the right people, integrate them into a collaborative culture, nurture their strengths and talents and invest in their professional growth.”

Jackson experienced that kind of support in her own career. When she joined OHM, she worked for the company’s accounting team, which handled issues such as payroll and benefits. She pitched the idea of building a full-fledged human resources department to OHM’s leadership team – and they gave her the green light to create the department from the ground up. Over the years, Jackson has helped the company navigate major regulatory changes, expand during the Great Recession and manage workplace disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources from Cleary University. In 2022, she was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business with an “Excellence in Human Resources” award.

Under Jackson’s leadership, OHM Advisors has been recognized with workplace awards from Gallup, Zweig Group, Crain’s Detroit Business, Columbus CEO, and many other organizations. Jackson has served on numerous boards, including the Michigan Business and Professional Association.