Kelly Rietow

Kelly helps leaders and organizations create simple and sustainable solutions to people and process challenges.  She excels in aligning Human Resource and performance management systems with organizational strategies.  With broad-based expertise in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Facilitation and Leadership, Kelly helps leaders and organizations be accountable and effective.  Kelly has a particular passion for optimizing the performance of non-profits and organizations experiencing growing pains.  A two-time recipient of the Employers Association Best Practices Award, Kelly earned her MBA from the University of St. Thomas and the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification through the Society for Human Resource Management.

Gary Yanagita

Gary has extensive experience supporting high growth companies through the inevitable growing pains related to growth - infrastructure changes, employee relations and scaling challenges.  Gary is highly respected for his objectivity, patience and forward focus in supporting growing organizations.  Gary's professional experience includes both corporate and consulting positions with organizations, including Colder Products Company and Entegris.  Gary earned his Master of Arts degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelors of Social Work from Moorhead State University 

Rick Rietow

Project Manager and Process Improvement. Rick is a leader in  project management and process effectiveness.  He is gifted in bringing common sense and simplicity to chaotic and  complex processes. Rick is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas and undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.  His corporate career includes global positions with Medtronic, Lawson Software, AmeriPrise and Target.  

Sue Powers

Sue has a strong history of success in a variety of Human Resources, Payroll and Benefits positions.  Her corporate career includes roles with HealthEast, Hmong American Partnership and Colder Products Company. 

​Sue is a tremendous asset in audit and compliance, as well as HRIS and benefits administration.

LINDA JENKINS

Linda is pursuing her Associates Degree in Human Resources at Saint Paul College. Upon graduation, she will attend St. Mary’s University to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. Linda is a new addition to Roo. She is organized, analytical and team-oriented. Linda is efficient at communicating, organizing, leading and managing time. She is extremely dedicated towards achieving the goals and objectives of her clients.  Linda has a strong background in manufacturing and has a particular interest in recruiting and training.