Professional Biography
Carolyn Crump is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise‑wide people strategy and organizational development. She oversees all HR functions across YA Group, guiding talent, culture, and development initiatives that support the firm’s growth and long‑term strategic objectives. She is a key member of the YA Group leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor to executives and a champion of the organization’s people‑first culture.
Her career at YA Group includes multiple leadership roles in which she has scaled the HR function, strengthened internal communications, enhanced training programs, and supported major organizational transformation, including M&A activity and integration efforts. She partners closely with leaders at every level to cultivate high‑performing teams and foster an engaging, inclusive employee experience.
Prior to joining YA Group, Carolyn held several HR leadership positions where she developed deep expertise in talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership. Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating environments where people can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.
Professional Experience
- Senior Vice President, Human Resources | YA Group | 2025 - Current
- Vice President, Human Resources | YA Group | 2023 - 2025
- Director, Human Resources | YA Group | 2021 - 2023
- Human Resources Manager | YA Group | 2021 - 2021
- Manager, HR Projects | UniGroup | 2020 - 2021
- Manager, Employee Relations | UniGroup | 2019 - 2019
- HR Consultant | UniGroup | 2017 - 2019
- HR Services Operations Lead | AAIM Employers' Association | 2015 - 2017
- HR Services Coordinator | AAIM Employers' Association | 2011 - 2015
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University Of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri