Building a Resilient Workforce with HR Consulting

Wesley Ryan Benally, CPA

REDW Principal and National Tribal Practice Leader

As the leader of REDW’s National Tribal Practice, Wes is committed to improving financial literacy throughout Indian Country and hosts the Insight in Indian Country Podcast. He oversees audits of a wide range for Native American communities, state and local government agencies, and non-profits, nationwide and is a member of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy’s Peer Review Oversight Advisory Committee and serves as an instructor with Arizona State University’s American Indian Policy Institute.

Sam Bolen, SHRM-SCP, THRP

REDW Director of Human Resources Consulting (HRC) Services

As Director of HRC Services, Sam guides clients in all functional areas of HR, including talent acquisition, compliance, policy administration, employee relations, investigations, performance management, training, and ongoing HR support. Her deep experience spans industries, employee cultures, and organizational complexity. She has earned the Senior Certified Professional credential from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP), as well as the Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP) credential from the National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA).

Laurel Roybal, THRP

REDW Human Resources Consulting Compensation Consultant

With over 20 years of experience in areas of compliance ad administration, Laurel has worked with many different types of clients in the federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as a number of private companies. She works with REDW’s Human Resources Consulting team, performing data analysis and developing resources for clients to keep up with hiring and salary trends. Laurel studied at California State University and the University of Arkansas, and is a certified Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP).

Taryn Reynolds

REDW Human Resources Consultant

With ample experience in HR positions focused on employee recruitment and onboarding, HRIS systems, and employee relations in Indian Country, Taryn works with REDW’s Human Resources Consulting team to help employers and HR teams create cultures of employee engagement and success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources.

It’s important to attract—and retain—the best employees to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of your tribal organization. And given an exceptionally competitive labor market and the usual budget constraints, this means basing your employee compensation and benefits programs on relevant and reliable data.

Learn more about REDW’s 2023 Tribal Compensation Study.