Reeves Ellis

Reeves Ellis joined Human Capital Initiative in February 2010 as a Senior Partner. Reeves expertise in all aspects of human resources - training and development, succession planning, employee satisfaction, leadership development, performance management, organizational development, employee relations, talent acquisition, diversity, inclusion and engagement, adds tremendous depth to HCI.

Prior to joining HCI, Reeves was with Mercer, the largest global HR consulting firm with revenue of $3.8 Billion and 14,000 associates serving clients in 40 countries and 180 cities. During his 13-year career at Mercer, Reeves worked in a number of management roles. As Principal, Human Resources Business Partner, he managed the south and mid-atlantic markets. He also served as Principal, U.S. Human Resources Leader, providing HR leadership for four zone leaders and forty two office leaders. Reeves also served as Zone Human Resources Officer where he built an HR function for the South Zone and provided HR support for 10 offices. Additionally, Reeves spent 20 years with Allstate Insurance Company in HR leadership roles.

Reeves Ellis joined Human Capital Initiative in February 2010 as a Senior Partner.

Reeves expertise in all aspects of human resources - training and development, succession planning, employee satisfaction, leadership development, performance management, organizational development, employee relations, talent acquisition, diversity, inclusion and engagement, adds tremendous depth to HCI.

Prior to joining HCI, Reeves was with Mercer, the largest global HR consulting firm with revenue of $3.8 Billion and 14,000 associates serving clients in 40 countries and 180 cities. During his 13-year career at Mercer, Reeves worked in a number of management roles. As Principal, Human Resources Business Partner, he managed the south and mid-atlantic markets. He also served as Principal, U.S. Human Resources Leader, providing HR leadership for four zone leaders and forty two office leaders. Reeves also served as Zone Human Resources Officer where he built an HR function for the South Zone and provided HR support for 10 offices. Additionally, Reeves spent 20 years with Allstate Insurance Company in HR leadership roles.

Reeves is skilled in the critical area of designing the 21st-century corporation – one that has the right structures, processes, and culture to win in today’s business environment and win in the future. Reeves is more than a technical expert; he engages in managing the business and providing solutions based on his strong business acumen. Reeves’ approach is disciplined yet flexible, making him highly effective in managing change, making sound quick decisions, removing bureaucracy, implementing projects, and navigating the removal of inefficiencies. He is dedicated to doing “what ever it takes” to get the job done regardless of job title.

A graduate of East Tennessee State University, Reeves’ extensive training includes Strategic Leadership, Northwestern University, Market Driven Quality Strategies, IBM Quality Institute, Quality Improvement Process, Management College (Philip Crosby), Certified Leveraging Diversity Instructor (Leaders/Non-Leaders) and Certified Sexual Harassment Investigator.

AFFILIATIONS include American Society of Training and Development, American Management Association and Society for Human Resources Management.