About HRN Management Group

Company Background and Management Profiles

HRN Management Group was founded in 1989 in response to the growing business demand for human resource services. Since that time, HRN Management Group has expanded from a small firm into a well-respected human resource software and consulting company with an international presence. HRN Management Group's focus and mission is simple: offer high quality products and services that simplify and improve the management of employees and ultimately save our clients time and money.

HRN Management Group develops its products on the premise that effective organizations are built on the talent of effective employees. We understand that the successful administration of these "human resources" allows companies to succeed. With years of practical experience and a high degree of knowledge in the field, HRN Management Group delivers the level of expertise and service necessary to meet your standards of excellence.

Management Profiles

Jerry Nelson, President
HRN Management Group was founded by Jerry P. Nelson who continues to serve as President and CEO. Jerry has over 30 years experience in human resource management. Prior to founding HRN, Jerry was Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources for Valley Utah Bancorporation, a billion-dollar bank holding located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerry holds a Masters Degree from Brigham Young University in Public Administration (MPA), as well as a graduate certificate from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware. He is very active in the human resource field and is currently a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), having been a past state president.

Jerry is well respected throughout the HR community, and his expertise is in high demand. He is a popular and frequent speaker, addressing national and regional audiences on a variety of human resource topics. His teaching appointments at both Westminster College (School of Business) and the University of Phoenix (Masters Program) also recognize Jerry's experience and talent.

Jane Haertel, Executive Vice President
Jane is a knowledgeable human resource professional with over fifteen years of wide-ranging experience. She earned undergraduate degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Wisconsin and holds a law degree (JD) and an MBA (with emphasis on human resources) from the University of Utah. She is also an accredited Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Jane, a founding partner in HRN Management Group, has successfully overseen the growth and development of HRN's product line. She is currently responsible for developing, customizing, and updating the Human Resource Suite. She also researches and writes a monthly newsletter for our HR Suite and Employee Handbooks Plus clients called HR Notes, that covers emerging trends in the human resource field. Jane was essential in the strategic development of Performance Pro and authored the Job Descriptions Plus product.