Kristi Stepp - Partner

Kristi has over 25 years of experience in human resources across the automotive, healthcare and workforce consulting industries. Her experience includes strategic planning, change management, operational excellence, and team collaboration. Kristi leads the leadership advisory practice at Sigred Consulting.

Prior to Sigred Consulting, Kristi served in strategic human resource roles at several leading global organizations including General Motors, Kelly Services, Pepsi-Cola and Volkswagen. Over her career, she built broad international and multicultural expertise, which was enhanced when she lived in Singapore while leading all aspects of HR for the Asia-Pacific Region of a Fortune 500 company.

Kristi holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and Fielding Graduate University. In addition, she is a certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), a certified coach through CoachU and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. 

Kristi is passionate about education and learning.  In addition to her professional experience leading global learning for Fortune 500 organizations, she also serves on the boards of Focus: HOPE and Pewabic Pottery, non-profits based in Detroit.

 Mike Dergis - Partner

Mike has over 25 years of experience in operational management, executive recruiting, organizational development, and international strategy consulting. Having served in senior management positions in industry and consulting, he has a well-rounded understanding of organizational strategy, recruiting and organizational development. Mike leads the recruiting practice at Sigred Consulting.

Mike is passionate about connecting people. He enjoys bringing together people that should know each other and is always looking to grow his network.

Dr. Lee Meadows - Senior Client Advisor

Dr. Lee has over 40 years of experience in teaching and coaching at universities and corporations across the country. He is an experienced coach and organizational development consultant.

Prior to joining Sigred Consulting, Dr. Lee was a professor of management at Walsh College and ran his own consulting firm providing management consulting, workshops, and training. In addition, he is the president of the board of the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources. 

Erin Fitzpatrick - Senior Client Advisor

Erin has over six years of human resources management and training development experience. She understands all aspects of HR, recruiting and organizational development. 

Prior to joining Sigred Consulting, Erin worked at Pet Supplies Plus where she led the implementation of their Learning Management System and developed in-person and virtual training courses for all levels of the organization. She also has operational HR experience as an HR Administrator for an automotive supplier and a benefits coordinator for a national professional employer organization.

Erin is passionate about helping people find new and exciting ways to continue growing professionally. She enjoys bringing people together so that they can shine their brightest.

Cheryl Czach - Senior Client Advisor

Cheryl has over 20 years of experience in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, management recruiting and executive coaching. In addition, she holds several leadership coaching certifications including from the ACC and the International Coaching Federation.

Cheryl’s professional experience includes executive leadership in human resources, finance, operations, business development, organizational growth, strategy development, staffing / recruiting, and entrepreneurship. She has held roles including the Vice President of Business Administration for a German-owned Tier 1 automotive supplier and President of a boutique talent management consultancy firm.

Cheryl is passionate about building community. Whether it is hosting networking events to bring people together or her work as board president for a local non-profit, she believes in the power of community to heal, connect, and uplift.

Sandy Harvey - Senior Client Advisor

Sandy Harvey is a skilled strategist with over 25 years of human resources, organizational development, leadership, and diversity and inclusion experience. In addition to her work with Sigred Consulting, Sandy owns Exodus Consulting Group, a transformational people and process firm. She is a Certified Diversity Professional and expert facilitator working with organizations across the country in developing and implementing human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusions strategy. Sandy has several years’ experience in writing policies and procedures, policy manuals, and developing training departments.

Sandy has a Bachelors’ degree in Business and Master of Business Administration in Organizational Management from Texas Wesleyan University. In addition, she holds a Master of Arts degree in Evangelism & Church Planting. Sandy is certified to facilitate recognized diversity, leadership, and professional development programs and is passionate about positively impacting others and supporting organizational transformation.