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Bergmann News Bergmann Adds Talent Acquisition Manager, Launches New Social Media Recruiting Program

Megan Cates has joined national architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann as Talent Acquisition Manager. With experience managing recruitment activities in multiple locations and states, Cates will further the firm’s strategic hiring efforts across its 15 offices.

Cates brings a strong background in social media recruiting and recruiting strategy to the firm. Drawing on her experience, the firm will soon launch a Bergmann Careers Facebook page and LinkedIn group to engage with potential applicants. Prospective candidates should follow these channels to be alerted to Bergmann job opportunities.

“Megan’s recruiting expertise will help us hire the right talent to meet our growth plans in all regions,” said Shannon Weaver, Senior Manager of Human Resources. “In this tight labor market, it’s more important than ever that we continuously utilize new communication tools and enhance our approach to identifying and attracting people that are both a skill and culture fit.”

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Prior to joining Bergmann in December, she served in HR and PR positions in various industries including financial services, logistics management, education, and media. q

CHA News CHA Promotes Jennifer Chatt to Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer

CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), a highly diversified, fullservice engineering consulting firm, announces the promotion of Jennifer Chatt to Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. Based in Albany, Jenn has served as CHA’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources since July 2017 and has been responsible for talent acquisition, total rewards, talent development and employee engagement. In her new role, Jenn will increasingly play a critical strategic role in helping CHA grow and build an inspired workforce.

Since her arrival, Jenn has developed innovative companywide programs and initiatives to ensure the achievement of key business objectives. She has led the firm’s talent acquisition and engagement functions, helping to position the firm as an employer of choice. Under her guidance, the firm integrated employees from three acquisitions and welcomed over 300 new hires in 2019, the largest annual count in the firm’s history.

CHA, she has had an enormous impact on our firm,” said CHA Holdings CEO Jim Stephenson. “Jenn has led her team in establishing CHA as an Employer of Choice, implementing programs and initiatives focused on building an inspired workforce and leading her team through the monumental human resources work related to our 2019 acquisitions. Jennifer Chatt I look forward to working closely with Jenn in her new role as we continue to strategically grow and bring the best people to our organization.”

“I am humbled at the ongoing opportunity to be a part of this organization and am grateful for the talented human resources team who works every day to support the 1,250+ employees across our footprint,” Jenn Chatt said. “CHA’s future is very bright and I am excited about all that is ahead.”

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Jenn has more than 15 years of progressive experience in human resources management, having led highgrowth, client and employee driven organizations across multiple industries. She holds a master of business administration from the State University of New York at Albany and a bachelor of science in business administration and human resources from Geneseo State University. q

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