Quality.  Trust.  Results.

At Higher LLC, you will find a passionate, results-oriented, energetic team of HR professionals that exists to support small to mid-size organizations in need of strong HR strategy and partnership. We've been fortunate to provide HR partnership and execute on projects for many organizations from non-profit, the sciences, government, service industry, Fortune 500 and ministry-based organizations.

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"I love HR because I've seen how it can change lives and deliver amazing results.  It's a powerful force and a game-changer for any business."

- Erika Butler

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

​-1 Peter 4:10

Erika Butler, SHRM-SCP

 CEO

Erika is a SHRM Sr. Certified HR Professional with an M.S. in HR Management and a B.S. in Labor Studies and Employee Relations from Penn State University, and a graduate of the Schreyer Honors College, with 15+ years of leadership, human resources and training experience.  Before working in HR consulting, the majority of her HR experience has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific, Target Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

Erika founded Higher with the mission of doing business with compassion; because people should be able to do what they love and be there for the people that they love.  She's deeply influenced by her personal faith, and sees Higher as an extension of her calling in life.
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Everyone deserves to work in a place where they are valued, respected and free to use their unique talents.  From entry-level employees to CEOs, Erika loves working with all tiers in an organization to shape culture and drive success.

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Travis Butler, MBA

​CFO

Travis has had a progressive career in Corporate Finance for 12 years with the bulk of his experience at Johnson and Johnson and Novartis.  He supports the financial forecasting and accounting practices for Higher.  He has been instrumental in building and executing the Higher strategy.

He received his B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University and his MBA from St. Josephs University where he finished #1 in his class.
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Travis is known for his ability to build strong relationships and his deep care for people.  He is believer in the incredible cost saving and overall performance impact that strong HR leadership has on any business.

Jenn Reinhardt

Sr. Dir of Strategy and Operations

Jenn loves learning all she can about everything she can, and happiest when she has an interesting problem to solve.  She is a "jack-of-all-trades", serving the Higher team as technical and strategic support on a variety of fronts.

Jenn has worked in many industries, but most recently in the non-profit sector, providing training in leadership principles and cross-cultural awareness to high-school and college-age students, and arranging international service tours for young musicians.  She believes that everyone has leadership influence, and she's passionate about helping others learn how to leverage it.

Dan Yarros

GM/Vice President

Dan is a business professional with over 20 years of experience in business operations, leadership, and human resources.  Dan holds a B.S. in Finance from the Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business Administration and is a registered financial advisor.  Dan has a broad background in HR including recruiting strategies, implementing competitive benefit and well-being programs, creating a culture of development and accountability, succession planning and employee relations. 
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During his career as a Director, Dan has been recognized for delivering both Financial and People results.  He has a proven track recorded of creating a strong culture, developing key leaders, and giving back to the community.  Dan believes HR plays a critical role in any organization and can help take your results to the next level.

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Maggie Abdelnour
​MBA, PHR, Prosci, DiSC​

Organizational Development Director

With over 15 years of progressive experience in human resources and talent in global organizations, Maggie is passionate about driving strategic change and fostering a culture of learning and growth.

Maggie is skilled in change management, talent development, and process improvement, and she holds a PHR® certification from the HR Certification Institute. She has successfully led and contributed to various projects, such as HRIS/Talent system implementation, leadership competency model development, and building learning and development programs for all levels of the organization. She aims to leverage her expertise and credentials to enable and empower her clients' talent and culture to achieve their strategic goals.

Aurora Brunovsky

Sr. HR Business Partner

Aurora is an HR Professional with over 15 years of HR and leadership experience in Retail, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Pharma and many other industries. She holds a B.S. in Applied Psychology from Penn State University and an M.S. in Community Counseling from the University of Scranton.

​Aurora loves HR because she combines her HR knowledge and background of working with people to see how one's personal life effects their professional life and vice-versa.  She approaches work every day with an employee-first mentality.  She enjoys focusing on the "human" part of Human Resources and believes that what a company pours into their employees, they will get back in the form of hard work and a dedicated workforce.

Aurora is the founder and CEO of Give Back Lehigh Valley Inc., a non-profit that focuses on the needs of, and causes important to, the Lehigh Valley community. Since 2013, Give Back LV has raised over $100,000 for various Lehigh Valley causes and non-profits. Aurora also serves in numerous capacities for organizations like The United Way and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation..

Paige Liscka
​PHR, SHRM-SCP

HR Business Partner

Paige has over 7 years of HR experience and holds Professional in HR and SHRM Certified Professional certifications.  She graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in Business Management and Marketing.
 
Paige loves HR because she loves helping and building relationships with others. She believes that great HR professionals have the amazing opportunity to positively influence leadership, workplace culture, and overall employee engagement. She finds no greater satisfaction than watching others succeed and truly be happy at work.
 
Paige currently holds a position on the Philly SHRM Board, and she also enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics and serving at her church.

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Andy Schneider
SHRM-SCP, M.Div.

Sr. HR Generalist

Andy is a lifelong learner who loves people, loves strategic thinking, and loves to coach individuals and teams toward success—with fun laughter and laser-focused intentionality. 

Andy has 10+ years of experience with leadership, recruitment, program development, and crisis response—especially within the church context. He holds a master's degree from Duke University, and he has led at multiple churches in 3 different states across various traditions.  

​After being an HR Director for a year+ and hiring 40+ people, Andy has fallen in love with the art and challenge of multiplying healthy workplace cultures. He is halfway through his master's in counseling, and he is a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources - SHRM-SCP.   

Nancy Southard

​Office Manager/HR Generalist

​Nancy is an administrative professional with 20 years’ experience. She is an ambitious, outgoing team player who seeks extensive adventure in everything! Working toward achievement, she is open arms to opportunities that will broaden her horizon. She is willing to lead, eager to learn and is self-motivated.  

Nancy enjoys HR because she is given the chance to create meaningful and lasting relationships. Her passion is to contribute, support, and make a difference.

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HIHR Team Members in Training!