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JEFFREY BECKER

Chicago,IL

Summary

Accomplished enterprise talent leader with a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and over 20 years of experience enhancing talent strategies for Fortune 500, global, and nonprofit organizations. Recognized as a collaborative partner and trusted advisor to executives, boards, and HR leaders, embedding leadership and team development strategies that align with business priorities while fostering high-performance cultures. A unique approach combines analytical rigor with exceptional relationship-building skills, facilitating authentic connections and surfacing actionable insights. This expertise translates into practical, growth-oriented solutions that strengthen organizations and empower individuals to thrive.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Talent & Organizational Development

HUB INTERNATIONAL
  • Directed enterprise talent management functions — including learning, executive coaching, performance management, and succession planning — to strengthen leadership capability and align with organizational priorities.
  • Strengthened a leadership training program by delivering a skills reinforcement program to ensure greater training application back on the job and impact.
  • Led the redesign of the employee engagement survey and reporting process; sourced a new vendor and enhanced the survey to provide stronger more relevant insights and improved action planning.
  • Metrics for recognition program.

Director, Talent Development

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
  • Designed leadership behaviors aligned with company values and priorities.
  • Measurement support – learning program
  • Redesigned and embedded performance management process enterprise-wide, integrating change management communications, leadership training, and measurement tools to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented enterprise learning management system and career development resources, advancing mobility and growth.
  • Built and scaled the executive coaching program, established a primary vendor reducing costs and improving coaching quality and impact.
  • Partnered with leaders across the company to deliver targeted programs for strengthening team effectiveness, applying the Birkman assessment to increase collaboration, alignment, and team performance.
  • Led the Talent Development team transforming the company learning strategy establishing a consultative practice for delivering tailored, performance-driven solutions that addressed department-specific priorities and strengthened business impact.
  • Advanced enterprise talent development, overseeing learning, leadership programs, performance management, and executive coaching to strengthen leadership capability.
  • Advanced talent management practices – succession, Performance & Development planning, and shaped a culture of agility, high performance, and strategic execution within a family-owned, mid-sized organization.

Board President; Chair, Talent & Culture Committee

Alternatives Youth Development (non-profit)
2014 - 2021
  • Guided board governance and talent strategy, leading executive transitions and strengthening organizational culture with a focus on DEI, engagement, and HR policy.
  • Served as Board President, strengthening governance, advising the Executive Director and leadership team.
  • Led the executive director search and onboarding process as Chair of the Talent & Culture Committee.

Motorola, Allstate, Exelon–ComEd
  • Introduced structured performance management practices and aligned tools with succession and talent review processes, laying the foundation for enterprise adoption.
  • Supported Operations leadership on succession, talent reviews, coaching, and career development; also led enterprise supervisor development programs and advanced the company-wide engagement survey in Corporate HR.
  • Designed and validated global assessments supporting leadership selection, development, and culture alignment.
  • Delivered leadership coaching and development programs for high-potential leaders navigating promotions and executive transitions.

Director Executive Assessment & Development

Center For Executive Performance
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Led executive assessment and development services, integrating psychometrics and coaching to guide selection, succession, and leadership growth.
  • Delivered executive assessments for Director to C-Suite leaders—leveraging tools like Hogan, Birkman, and 360s—to drive better selection and leadership development across a diverse client base.
  • Partnered with a global client to launch a scalable, assessment-driven leadership program that advanced professional development, succession planning and leadership readiness.

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Q-CENTRIX
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Championed the design and implementation of comprehensive talent strategies across the enterprise, elevating executive team performance, optimizing new hire integration, and cultivating a culture of inclusion and high engagement.
  • Advised CEO and executive team on business and talent strategy in a high-growth environment; facilitated alignment sessions to strengthen collaboration and set priorities.
  • Led onboarding for key roles and acquisition integrations, accelerating engagement, reducing turnover, increasing speed to proficiency and alignment among leaders and teams.
  • Led key learning initiatives, managed LMS, and required trainings on harassment and DEI.

Director, Talent Management & Leadership Development

LAND O'FROST
08.2010 - 07.2015
  • Established talent management practices for the company, embedded and aligned to business growth priorities… Established the company's first strategic talent and OD function, creating scalable practices and shaping a culture of agility and high performance to support business growth.
  • Designed and implemented the company's first enterprise performance management system, aligning with business priorities and leadership behaviors; equipped managers with tools and training that strengthened feedback conversations and improved performance outcomes.
  • Led initiatives to strengthen agility and high performing teams. Designed and facilitated a leadership program for all manufacturing leaders and built out company-wide program for new hires educating on company, culture and practices.
  • Collaborated with C-Suite and senior leaders on strategies and programs for building leadership capability and future-ready pipelines through data-informed talent practices informing hiring, onboarding, and succession planning.
  • Through advisory and consultative practices with senior leaders, delivered targeted strategies to develop leaders – including assessments, coaching, mentoring, and external programs.

Education

Ph.D. - Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Performance Management Systems: Developed enterprise frameworks aligning culture, leadership behaviors, and business outcomes
  • Career Development: Built career frameworks, delivered training, and implemented LMS tools to foster employee-driven growth and mobility
  • Succession Planning: Collaborated with senior leaders to build talent pipelines and align readiness with strategic priorities
  • Executive Coaching: Coached leaders and designed scalable programs using Hogan, Birkman, and 360 assessments
  • Culture & DEI: Embedded DEI and leadership frameworks to strengthen inclusive, high-performance cultures
  • Data-Driven Insights: Designed metrics and applied analytics to inform executive decisions, assess pipeline risks, and measure program impact

Websites

Certification

  • Certified Leadership Coach, Adler International Learning 2009
  • Certified Assessments, Hogan Personality - 2024
  • Certified Assessment, Birkman - 2011
  • Certified Leadership Development Training, Blanchard Situational Leadership - 2016
  • Certified Coaching Training, Inside Out Development - 2012
  • Talent Platforms, Workday, Cornerstone, SumTotal, Moodle, Mindflash
  • Certified Personal Directions Inventory, Management Research Group - 2024
  • 360 Feedback, Center for Creative Leadership - 2024

Timeline

Director Executive Assessment & Development

Center For Executive Performance
12.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Q-CENTRIX
12.2023 - 03.2025

Director, Talent Management & Leadership Development

LAND O'FROST
08.2010 - 07.2015

Director, Talent & Organizational Development

HUB INTERNATIONAL

Motorola, Allstate, Exelon–ComEd

Master of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Director, Talent Development

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION

Board President; Chair, Talent & Culture Committee

Alternatives Youth Development (non-profit)
2014 - 2021

Ph.D. - Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Illinois Institute of Technology

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