Chris Carlson-Dennell
- EMBA 2005
- VP, Specialty Teams - The Reserves Network– Search & Staffing
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Inducted 2024
Chris Carlson is an accomplished executive with 30 years of experience in the search and staffing industry. Finding innovative ways to generate new business opportunities, acquire top talent, and build high-performing teams is her passion.
Throughout her career, Chris has designed and executed countless successful strategic marketing and recruiting campaigns. Her expertise in strategic planning and operational analyses has allowed her to guide hundreds of firms in streamlining operations and enhancing workforce competencies to drive productivity and profitability.
Chris began her career at Aureus Group in 1994, where her leadership and vision was pivotal in driving the organization’s growth and success. After the company was acquired by The Reserves Network in 2022, she seamlessly transitioned into her current position as Vice President of Professional Specialty Teams. Her teams provide workforce solutions specializing in Accounting & Finance, Executive & Management, Engineering and Information Technology. Chris holds an Executive MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Outside of her professional life, Chris has been married to her husband, Dan Dennell, for 22 years and has two children, Chloe and Bruce. They enjoy boating, golfing, traveling, cooking and quality family time.
Additional Information
Inducted 2024
Chris Carlson is an accomplished executive with 30 years of experience in the search and staffing industry. Finding innovative ways to generate new business opportunities, acquire top talent, and build high-performing teams is her passion.
Throughout her career, Chris has designed and executed countless successful strategic marketing and recruiting campaigns. Her expertise in strategic planning and operational analyses has allowed her to guide hundreds of firms in streamlining operations and enhancing workforce competencies to drive productivity and profitability.
Chris began her career at Aureus Group in 1994, where her leadership and vision was pivotal in driving the organization’s growth and success. After the company was acquired by The Reserves Network in 2022, she seamlessly transitioned into her current position as Vice President of Professional Specialty Teams. Her teams provide workforce solutions specializing in Accounting & Finance, Executive & Management, Engineering and Information Technology. Chris holds an Executive MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
Outside of her professional life, Chris has been married to her husband, Dan Dennell, for 22 years and has two children, Chloe and Bruce. They enjoy boating, golfing, traveling, cooking and quality family time.