About Us
SCVEA Mission
Inspiring and engaging the St. Croix Valley employer community through human capital development and strategic partnerships.
SCVEA Vision
Building a better employer community in the St. Croix Valley.
The St. Croix Valley Employers Association (SCVEA) was formed in 1979 by a small group of business leaders. The first meeting was held in February, 1980, and was attended by 42 representatives from 28 firms. SCVEA is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
The origin of the SCVEA grew out of a perceived need to develop a collection vehicle for salary information, data that would help inform local employers with regard to prevailing wage rates for a variety of job classifications. That remains a key focus for many Members. For others, the networking opportunities and/or the training on human resource-related issues are of greater appeal. Regardless, our Members share the common philosophy that the existence of the Association provides a tangible benefit regarding the HR side of businesses in the St. Croix valley.
SCVEA hosts programs which address HR-related issues identified by members as deserving attention. Topics include such areas of interest as:
- Labor law
- Employment interviewing
- New supervisor training
- Customer service
- Labor force projections and related solutions
- Employee retention
Meet Our Officers
President
Nicki O'Connell
Russ Davis Wholesale
Hammond, WI
nicki.oconnelll@russdaviswholesale.com
715-796-4602
President-Elect & Marketing Director
Katelyn Ziegler
Specialty Coating Systems
Clear Lake, WI
715-263-2333
Secretary and SHRM Foundation Director
Trish Norman
VIRTEX
Menomonee Falls, WI
hr@mtielectronics.com
262-783-6080 x105
Kathy Vande Berg
Pillar Bank
Baldwin, WI
k.vandeberg@Pillar.Bank
715-688-7212
Meet Our Board of Directors
Program Directors
Nicole Butz
Acolad
River Falls, WI
Nicole.butz@amplexor.com
715-426-9505 ext.158
Holly Bloom
Cannaday Bloom Wealth & Insurance Solutions
Lake Elmo, MN
holly@cbwealthandinsurance.com
651-287-5462
Marketing Directors
Kaydi Sobottka, SHRM-CP
First National Bank of River Falls
River Falls, WI
715-426-3134
Seri Liggett
RESCO
Hudson, WI
715-390-0711
Membership Directors
Jill Gorres, REBC, RHU, SHRM-SCP
JA Counter Alera Group
New Richmond, WI
715-246-3811
Abby Klatt
OEM Fabricators
Woodville, WI
715-716-3227
Certification Director
Kristen Novak
Hudson Hospital & Clinic
Hudson, WI
Kristen.R.Novak@HudsonHospital.org
715-531-6054
College Relations & Diversity Director
Liz Pizzi
Northwood Technical College
New Richmond, WI
liz.pizzi@northwoodtech.edu
715-246-6561 x4376
