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- Name: Hallie Warner
- Title: Chief of Staff
- Employer: Adam Hergenrother Companies
- Industry: Real Estate
- Years in position: 2013-present
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS POSITION.
I work side-by-side with the Founder and CEO, Adam Hergenrother, to assess current organizational needs, initiate change, and execute special projects. I also work closely with leadership team members across all companies to manage various initiatives, hire and grow talent, and maximize Adam’s reach through training events, public relations, and strategic communication.
IN 1-2 SENTENCES, WHAT IS THE OVERALL MISSION OF YOUR ROLE?
My mission is to ensure Adam’s vision is communicated and implemented.
HOW DID YOU FIND THIS OPPORTUNITY?
I created this opportunity for myself after serving as Adam’s Executive Assistant for three years. In 2013, I did extensive research about the Chief of Staff role and the Chief Operating Officer position and everything in between. I was looking both to define what I currently did, and where I saw myself in 10, 15, 30 years. After much deliberation, I settled on Chief of Staff.
HOW DOES YOUR PREVIOUS BACKGROUND HELP YOU IN YOUR CHIEF OF STAFF ROLE?
Serving as an Executive Assistant before assuming the role of Chief of Staff allowed me to see all aspects of the organization and learn directly from the CEO. For all intents and purposes, even when I was Adam’s EA, I was often serving as Chief of Staff, as well. That is one of the many advantages of working for a small to mid-size company or directly for an Entrepreneur or Founder. By doing so, you are often exposed to more pieces of the organization, and have a direct impact on the growth trajectory of the company, staffing, branding, and more. All of this has helped me in my current position.
