Shannon Devers has been an integral part of Ionis Pharmaceuticals for over two decades, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic insight in the field of Human Resources. Before joining Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Shannon gained valuable experience in HR roles at Target Corporation, Nike, Inc., and Taco Bell Corporation. Shannon has steadily progressed through various roles within Human Resources, culminating in her current position as Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Facilities.
 

Shannon has played a critical role in shaping Ionis’ company culture, driving organizational change, fostering innovation, and focusing on environmental sustainability. She has provided strategic guidance to align HR and Facilities initiatives with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. She oversees a comprehensive range of HR functions, including talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws/regulations. She has been instrumental in shaping and reinforcing the company's culture and core principles, facilitating internal training programs, and spearheading initiatives to enhance employee integration, engagement, and retention. Her strategic vision and operational expertise have contributed to the company's growth and success in a highly competitive industry.

She holds a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management and Marketing from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, with a focus on Marketing from the University of Central Florida.

I have worked at Bonnell for 10 years.  My entire tenure with Bonnell has been in the realm of Human Resources.  This includes my current position in the division and previously HR leadership at the Newnan plant facility.

I pride myself on my transferable skills. I have varied job experiences which have afforded me diverse skills, industries, and experiences.  I truly believe that my background provides me with wide perspectives and business acumen.  I understand the jobs being done, I understand the people, finally I am willing and able to understand the details.

My prior experiences include human resources, engineering, operations, and customer service for various organizations.

David McLean brings over 25 years of experience as an HR and business leader to his role as Executive Counselor at McLean & Company, where he supports and guides HR leaders to map out their HR strategy and prioritize HR initiatives that will have a measurable impact on the business.

David brings a diverse background to McLean & Company. His HR experience encompasses leadership roles in both the public and private sector, with expertise in organizational development, change leadership, organization culture, learning & development, HRIS implementation and HR strategy. His HR leadership experiences include holding the CHRO role for both a private and public sector organization. His industry experience spans the Transportation, Healthcare, and Higher Education sectors.

He is passionate about leadership development strategies that create organization capabilities and culture that enable organizations to win in the marketplace. With his client-focused approach and growth mindset, David has earned a reputation as a strategic thinker and a life-long learner with a deep knowledge of what it takes to build a culture in which employees will thrive. He is a recipient of the President's Award for Leadership from London Health Sciences Centre for his work in leading culture change initiatives.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University, a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources, and a Master’s degree in leadership from the University of Guelph. He holds a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation.

Tamara Heimonen brings over 20 years of experience as an HR leader to her role as Senior Executive Advisor at McLean & Company, where she supports and guides HR leaders to map out their HR strategy and prioritize HR initiatives that will have a measurable impact on the business.

Tamara has deep experience in moving organizations forward in Culture, DEI, and Leadership & Learning, and has previously worked for national and multinational corporations in the finance, retail, and grocery industries. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for innovation and aligning talent strategies to drive engagement and performance in complex and changing environments.

Tamara holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University, a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources Management, and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).