
We preach intentionality with our clients and ask them – what kind of culture do you want? Every organization has a culture – whether it’s intentional or it just came to be. We like to be intentional about culture and make an effort to understand where our clients want to be – and more importantly, what kind of culture you are trying to create. With that information in mind, we then design your HR systems, processes, policies and procedures.
So, how about us?! This is us being intentional about our culture. These are our values. This is what we live by at Daeco HR.
THE ABCs OF DAECO HR
Our Values
We thought it was pretty fun that our values fit into the ABCs and it helps us remember them and notice them and make decisions with them. And we like to work with clients who also resonate with these values.
a.
Authenticity
b.
Boldness
We are confident and courageous. We are brave. We are willing to take risks and have tough conversations. You can count on us to be all in. We set clear boundaries with others. We talk to people, not about them.
c.
Connection
We make it our priority to make connections with each other and with our clients. We know that connection exists when we are responsible for having others feel seen, heard and valued – with no judgement. We are with you – side by side – a team. We seek real connection and will continue to have the conversations to get there.
Our Team

Elizabeth Disman
Founder & Partner

Elizabeth Disman
Founder & Partner
Why do clients love Elizabeth? “She is not afraid to address that ‘elephant in the room’ that always seems to hold us back — even if it creates some short-term tension. It gets us to our goals faster and with much better results. Elizabeth always does a very good job in facilitating those hard discussions.”
Elizabeth is the founder of Daeco HR Consulting Calgary and Edmonton and is the ultimate human resources professional who epitomizes our tag line “helping you do – what you do best!” She has over 25 years of experience as a human resources consultant, helping companies uncover their HR issues and discover their secrets of success. She has a BA and a Human Resources Certificate, but to her, it’s not about the education — it’s about the way things are done. She has worked with many small and medium companies managing human resources. She doesn’t simply come up with off-the-shelf human resources solutions, but instead customizes her approach for each client to find practical and simple solutions to their problems.
What does Elizabeth love about Daeco? It’s all about the people. She believes in her team of extremely talented individuals who come together and use their experience and skills to give the clients real human resources solutions that work. And she loves our clients – bold leaders who know that it’s possible to have their human resources work and be highly functional.
Her life mantra is “infinite possibilities”. She is one to push the boundaries to help clients get to where they didn’t know was possible. Elizabeth enjoys TED Talks because they leave her feeling inspired and ready to take on anything. Elizabeth reads tons of fiction and non-fiction books and loves authors such as Daniel Pink and Malcolm Gladwell. If you are ever looking for a present for her, a book recommendation is best!

Genevieve Primus
Partner

Genevieve Primus
Partner
Why do clients love Genevieve? “We have talked for years about creating a policy and procedures manual, but kept putting it off. Genevieve helped us do it. She sees the big picture, remembers the important things and gently shows us how to get there. She is a powerhouse when it comes to getting things done.”
Genevieve is a Partner of Daeco HR Consulting. She has been in human resources for over 20 years. She holds a BCom with a major in Human Resources along with a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. And prior to that, she graduated from NAIT with a diploma in Marketing.
Genevieve’s background in corporate retail has served her well in HR consulting. With her strong understanding of business operations, she ensures human resources aligns and supports an organization’s business objectives. Genevieve is able to quickly analyze an organization’s HR challenges and will design and implement a simple strategic approach with a process that makes sense. Her areas of expertise are in strategic planning, performance management, succession planning and coaching.
Genevieve coaches employees and business leaders using her unique combination of approachability, attention to detail and strong follow up to keep them on track and moving towards their goals. For her, coaching isn’t just about focusing on your business, it’s also about you as a person and the personal impact you want to make. It really is about helping you be your best!
She loves working at Daeco HR because it really is different from any other firm offering human resources consulting in Edmonton and Calgary. Instead of just giving clients what they think they need, Daeco gets to the root of the concern with customized solutions that work.
Genevieve is also a mentor with the University of Alberta's ThresholdImpact Venture Mentoring Service. She really enjoys giving back by coaching new entrepreneurs and helping them make positive changes in themselves and their business.
She and her husband, Shane, have twin daughters and the four of them love spending time together traveling, especially to their happy place – Maui. For Genevieve, the greatest impact she can make in the world is raising strong, kind girls.

Cindy Wilhelm
Human Resources Consultant

Cindy Wilhelm
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Cindy? Helping leaders succeed through their teams and treating people like people is always the goal. Cindy is determined to provide positive and meaningful HR support and her exposure to a variety of HR systems and processes allows her to do so. Staying focussed on what one can do vs. not is the mantra for her solutions-based approach.
Cindy has been immersed in the HR field for over 15 years with experience across Alberta and British Columbia. As a School of Business, University of Alberta Alumni, Cindy brings people operations experience from a diverse array of industries spanning government, academia, food manufacturing and more.
Working for Daeco is not just a job for Cindy but is truly a lifestyle! Being part of a close-knit team and having the autonomy to think big is a welcomed breath of fresh air. Cindy is thrilled to work for Daeco as they strive to challenge the norm and elevate the standard while advocating for balance and wellness.
Mental health in the workplace is a true passion of Cindy’s. To help elevate her skillset in this field, Cindy is currently pursuing her Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology. Her end goal is to partner with clients to provide in-house counselling services and create impactful wellness programs to support organizational growth.
Outside of work, Cindy spends most of her time with family – her immediate and large extended crew! She has two active girls and a restaurateur husband for whom she supports his ventures in the areas of social media, marketing, and of course HR. Life is busy and exciting which is exactly how Cindy thrives best.

Kelly vanOuwerkerk
Human Resources Consultant

Kelly vanOuwerkerk
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Kelly? Clients love Kelly because of her experience in dealing with a number of complex issues and areas of human resources. Her strengths are truly showcased with organizations who have little or no HR systems and processes in place. Kelly can effectively analyze and evaluate their needs, design and create HR processes and systems so they align with the organization’s culture and values and develop and prioritize a plan forward that includes implementation.
Kelly has been an HR consultant with Daeco for 7 years and has been in human resources for over 18 years. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta with a major in Human Resources along with a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
Kelly has an HR background in call centre, retail, construction and engineering. The diversity of industries has proven to be of great value to Kelly’s clients as she has gained knowledge and best practices from various experiences. Additionally, this depth of knowledge has given Kelly the ability to see the big picture and assess an organization’s human resources needs efficiently. Kelly’s areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, performance planning and management, culture assessments, workforce planning and compensation.
Kelly’s ability to act as a business partner allows her to support organizational strategy by ensuring HR practices meet the needs of the business. Her goal is to help clients receive the HR services they need, when they need it and in an approach that provides sustainable value.
Kelly loves working for Daeco HR because she enjoys being there for her clients and providing them with advice and support when it is needed. Also, working with Daeco allows her what every mom wants – flexibility! Kelly and her family spend as much time as they can at their trailer set up permanently on a golf course. Kelly tries to get in as many rounds of golf as she possibly can! During the winter you can find Kelly at the rink watching her son play hockey and going on ski trips to the mountains.

Morgan Kucher
Human Resources Consultant

Morgan Kucher
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Morgan? Morgan is a dedicated Human Resources Professional passionate about nurturing a positive corporate culture while creating a great employee experience. She understands the demand to balance the needs of the business and the needs of the people. Her straightforward approach that considers all of the small details, as well as the big picture, allows her to collaborate with clients to develop customized solutions to their problems.
Passionate about helping others, Morgan always thought she would develop a career somewhere in the medical or physical rehabilitation field. After completing her diploma in Massage Therapy from Grant MacEwan, she was inspired by her mother-in-law to seek out the world of Human Resources and she has never looked back.
Morgan holds a Business Administration Diploma in Human Resources with Distinction from NAIT and is currently working towards achieving her Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources while continuing to partner with organizations to fulfill their Human Resources objectives. Morgan has partnered with both large and small organizations and has called upon her broad range of experience within a wide variety of Human Resources functions to create success.
Why does Morgan love working for Daeco? It provides her an open outlet to flex her creative problem-solving muscles while partnering with a great team.
Morgan is an avid yogi, gardener and golfer. If she’s not in the office you can catch her either in her backyard or on the golf course.

Melissa Wiebe
Human Resources Consultant

Melissa Wiebe
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Melissa? Melissa is a passionate Human Resources Professional who is excited about the work she does. She understands the importance of helping people and genuinely enjoys solving problems. She will work quickly to identify potential problems within your organization and provide you with manageable tools and the assistance to solve them. She is a detail-oriented, quick thinker, who thrives in fast paced environments. She has an upbeat personality and brings many years’ experience in recruitment-focused roles.
Melissa has worked in the field of human resources for nearly 4 years now. She ended up working in human resources after being sought out by a Human Resources Manager for help while working in another administrative role; this is where she found her love of human resources. She has human resources experience in the agriculture, transportation and retail industries. This diversity of industries has given Melissa knowledge and best practices within various environments.
She has also proven experience building an HR department “from the ground up.” Melissa is able to see the big picture and assess each client’s human resources needs efficiently. Her areas of expertise include Recruitment and Selection, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Onboarding and Offboarding and Performance Management.
Why does Melissa love working for Daeco? It provides her with a creative and supportive team to bounce ideas off of, while allowing her the flexibility of work-life balance to spend time with her family. Melissa and her husband love spending time together travelling; especially on road trips to the mountains. When she is not working, she can most likely be found working on a new crochet project or playing board games with friends and family. As her family is growing, flexibility is more important than ever to Melissa.

Raeanne Fitzsimons
Human Resources Consultant

Raeanne Fitzsimons
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Raeanne? Raeanne sees herself as a true extension of the businesses and leaders she supports, effectively connecting HR efforts and initiatives to overarching business goals. She connects with you wherever you are at in order to understand your needs and identify recommendations. Once in alignment, Raeanne won't hesitate to jump in and support your business in making the shift to sustainable success through simplified and practical solutions.
Raeanne comes with a curious mind and a desire to build long-lasting client relationships. She has experience in various industries including construction, oil & gas, insurance and technology and has worked with businesses spanning across Canada and the US. She has spent the last 10+ years building a breadth of knowledge in all facets within HR and working as a true strategic partner who takes time to know your business. Raeanne takes a proactive approach to HR with her ability to see the big picture and utilize her strengths to drive results.
Raeanne loves working for Daeco because she truly believes that it has provided her the opportunity to have it all. She continues to pursue her passion of HR, helping businesses do what they do best, all while raising her daughter. Daeco challenges the norms in the world of work and she gets to do it alongside an incredible team of HR professionals.
Outside of HR, Raeanne can be found with her family lakeside, camping, snowboarding, travelling or simply enjoying a game of crib with her husband on the deck.

Avtar Mohar
Human Resources Consultant

Avtar Mohar
Human Resources Consultant
Why do clients love Avtar? Avtar is a strong advocate for empowering and inspiring leaders to unlock the full potential of their organization through discussion and coaching. With over 10 years of experience in Human Resources, she establishes a keen understanding of each company's unique culture, which allows her to tailor innovative solutions that align with today's ever-evolving business landscape. Avtar is committed to ensuring that an organization's goals and values are fully integrated into its business strategies and objectives.
Avtar loves crafting customized policies and procedures that reflect her client's values, culture and needs. She is able to identify workplace inefficiencies by conducting audits on current HR policies and procedures to improve business processes to reduce employer costs. She is skilled in talent management, full cycle recruiting and onboarding, performance management, training and development and helping with HRIS set up and training and was nominated for the 2022 Top Recruiter Award.
Avtar has experience working with clients of many different industries from accounting and I.T. to cryptocurrency and hydroponics. She is able to absorb and process information and data to generate innovative ideas, strategies and solutions to business problems that challenge the status quo. Avtar enjoys writing on industry hot topics to create awareness and educate others on trending topics. She holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology, a Human Resources Diploma and is a CPHR candidate.
Avtar loves working for Daeco because the company's values; authenticity, boldness and connection are in alignment with her own and how she approaches working with her clients and team members. It is a company that supports infinite possibilities and revolutionary ways to do work that is based on work-life integration and flexibility.
When not working, Avtar can be found on her yoga mat, on the golf course, gardening, baking and testing out new recipes, spending time with her family and taking as many trips to the mountains as she can.

Megan Hunter
Recruitment Consultant

Megan Hunter
Recruitment Consultant
Why do clients love Megan? Megan loves to problem solve! She has a passion for providing simple solutions to complex problems. With over six years’ experience in recruitment and more than ten years in outside sales, Megan brings a unique perspective to your recruitment experience. This combined experience gives you the best of both worlds – she can persuade the best candidates to come and work for you!
Megan’s recruitment experience covers everything from scaling up her own sales team to working in an agency where she found quality candidates for an assortment of industries. From environmental to pharmaceutical and everything in between, Megan loves searching high and low for the best candidates. Her communication style is direct and honest and she loves to collaborate. She is able to work with tight deadlines and is committed to finding you the best match for your team and organization.
Megan’s loves working for Daeco because she has always wanted to work for a company that genuinely celebrates authenticity and boldness. She also loves the ability to work independently while still getting the opportunity to connect and collaborate with a team.
When Megan isn’t working, she spends most of her time chasing after her three young kids and hanging out with her husband. Life is busy and that’s exactly the way she likes it!

Kari Gilbert
Recruitment Consultant

Kari Gilbert
Recruitment Consultant
Why do clients love Kari? Clients love Kari for her ability to understand their requirements and source candidates who not only match their skill prerequisites but also seamlessly integrate into their team and organizational culture. Kari’s unwavering commitment to client satisfaction drives her to understand her client’s needs, leading to successful placements of challenging, hard to fill positions.
Kari is a seasoned recruitment expert with a 15-year career spanning across various industries. She is passionate about connecting talented individuals with their dream careers while helping organizations find their ideal team members. Kari has a degree in Psychology from Crandall University.
Kari has successfully sourced, interviewed, and placed candidates in a wide range of roles. Her unique strength lies in her ability to quickly understand and adapt to the distinctive requirements of each industry, consistently delivering results. While being experienced in many industries, Kari’s niche is finance and technology recruitment.
Kari has chosen to be a part of Daeco because it offers her the flexibility she needs to be a dedicated parent to her two young children. When Kari is not immersed in the world of recruitment, you'll likely find her exploring the great outdoors with her children. Her love for nature and outdoor adventures perfectly complements her dedication to her professional role.
Want to Join Our Team?
Daeco HR Consulting provides human resources help in Calgary and Edmonton. We are comprised of human resources and communications professionals who don’t like the typical, complicated HR stuff that makes managers cringe and avoid HR at all costs. If this resonates with you, then you would fit into our team.
If you are considering sending us your resumé, here is more of what we are looking for:
You want to change the way HR is done — if you really think human resources help can be provided in a practical, simple, common-sense way, then you will fit in nicely.
You enjoy helping others — if you like to see clients grow and have success because of some of the work that you’ve done, then you will find Daeco a great place to share in these wins.
You want flexibility and work/life balance — you get to pick your own projects and figure out when you want to have your time off. Take the summer off, work two days a week, or go away for a month in the winter. It is up to you. And you get to work with a team of other HR consultants who believe we can come up with fantastic solutions for our clients by pooling our talent and our knowledge.
You enjoy diversity — we work on all kinds of projects in a variety of companies; from engineering companies to dental offices. Every day is different and every project has it’s own challenges. Some days we are leading a management team to figure out the big-picture strategy of how their HR systems need to be designed to fit into their business. Other days we are creating templates for offer letters or coming up with creative ways to attract people. We help companies with their people stuff — the systems and processes we put into place will help them make more money. That’s the bottom line.
You would like to be independent but also want to work with other HR professionals. You like to work hard. We find our clients need tactical HR strategies and systems but also the roll-up-your-sleeves work of HR, like creating employee files, writing job descriptions or performance management discussion templates.
You enjoy being creative and innovative.
If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you! Send us an email or give us a call.