Julie Schaller has 23 years of human resources experience within the financial services industry. Prior to becoming a member of the executive team for MidCountry Financial, she spent 14 years as the Chief People Officer for Pioneer Services. Under Schaller’s leadership, Pioneer Services was twice recognized as the 18th Best Medium Company to Work for in American by the Society of Human Resources Management. The company was also one of 15 companies in 2005 to receive the prestigious Department of Defense Freedom Award for support of employees in the National Guard and Reserves. In addition, Schaller created human resources infrastructure and teams including recruiting, benefits, training, legal, administration, and compensation; developed formalized internal corporate training university; created reward and recognition systems fully integrated with performance management, compensation, and incentive systems; and implemented an HRIS system.

Community Involvement

• Central Exchange
• Society for Human Resources Management, national and local levels
• Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA)
• Employer Support for Guard and Reserve (ESGR, UMKC Bloch School Mentor Program)
• Panel Advisor, Athena Powerlink

Professional Certification

• Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)

Professional Recognition

• Finalist, Best Human Resources Executive of the Year, American Business Awards

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Pittsburg State University