HRXperienced’s mission is to empower small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits and growing organizations with the essential HR tools and people they need to thrive. She specializes in people-focused solutions, including talent management, recruitment at the executive and management levels, HR Operations, audits, training, and HR investigations.
Beverly (Bev) Widger, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
With over 30 years of experience in management and human resources, Beverly Widger, known as Bev, is a seasoned HR consultant dedicated to providing tailored solutions in New Hampshire and Vermont. As the former Chief Human Resource Officer of Mascoma Bank, Bev's expertise was instrumental in fostering award-winning HR practices, innovative benefits, and an inclusive workplace culture.
Throughout her career, Bev has successfully served a diverse range of industries, including banking, accounting, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and library services. With experience as a classroom teacher, she possesses a unique perspective that blends both education and business acumen, making complex HR concepts accessible and actionable for organizations of all sizes.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Bev is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She has served on several non-profit boards, such as Leadership New Hampshire, Career CLiC, Sullivan County United Way, Good Neighbor Clinic Personnel Committee, River Valley Human Resource Association, and SHRM Vermont State Council, among others.
Bev's recent HR consulting and recruiting assignments have involved working with prominent organizations such as Senior Solutions Agency on Aging Southeastern Vermont, Early Care & Education Association of the Upper Valley, North Branch Nature Center, Good Neighbor Health Clinic, Cool Snow Globes, Kayen and Liepmann, The Bank of Bennington, TLC, Groundworks, WKQ Media, Good Samaritan Haven, Junction Arts & Media, and Upper Valley Business Alliance. Her impressive track record includes successful placements for Executive Directors, Finance Directors, Operations Directors, Case Managers, Human Resource Professionals, and more.
As a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Bev's expertise is backed by rigorous certifications and recognition by the NH State HR Council as one of New Hampshire's HR Heroes. Additionally, she is certified in the Predictive Index, further enhancing her ability to understand and leverage the power of people analytics to drive organizational success. She has had training in Mental Health First Aid.
Bev holds a bachelor's degree in education from Plymouth State University. In her free time, she indulges her passion for local history, the Cornish Art Colony and the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set while actively volunteering for various non-profits and chairing town committees in Plainfield, New Hampshire. In 2023, she was awarded the Steve Taylor Award for Community Service. Researching her family roots, keeping abreast of the latest technologies, reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with her grandchildren in Washington, DC, are among her favorite pastimes.
If your organization is seeking a people-oriented HR consultant with an exceptional track record, Bev Widger is the ideal partner to help you achieve your goals and create a thriving, inclusive workplace culture.