PeopleROI strongly believes HR should be more than a support function — it should be a driver of business success. We specialize in helping mid-sized companies transform their HR operations into a strategic asset by aligning human capital strategies with overall business goals.

Many growing organizations face rising HR costs and outdated, inefficient processes. Our business-first approach focuses on streamlining HR functions, improving responsiveness, and enabling your team to operate with greater agility. We don’t just implement best practices — we tailor them to support your unique business objectives, helping you unlock the full potential of your workforce.

Amber Galford - Founder & Chief Advisor

As the Founder of PeopleROI, I bring a proven track record of delivering transformative HR solutions, business strategies, and operational efficiencies to manufacturing and service companies. With decades of experience as a Chief Human Resources Officer, a Juris Master’s degree from Emory University, and a passion for creating measurable value, I empower businesses to optimize their greatest asset—people.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led HR functions in fast-paced, high-growth environments, managing mergers and acquisitions, legal compliance, employee engagement, and organizational culture. Highlights of my expertise include:

Mergers & Acquisitions Leadership: Directed HR due diligence and integration for over a dozen acquisitions, including closing 8 transactions in a single 10-month period. From streamlining operations to aligning leadership, I ensure seamless transitions that drive long-term success.

Operational Excellence & Efficiency: Partnered with leadership teams to develop paperless HR platforms, integrate payroll and field operations systems, and achieve substantial cost savings—cutting broker fees by 27% and legal expenses by 50% in recent projects.

Strategic Growth Expertise: Collaborated with executive teams and private equity firms to design scalable growth strategies, resulting in significant shareholder returns across industries.

Employee Engagement & Retention: Reduced employee turnover by 50% and designed programs that align individual performance with overarching business goals, fostering a cohesive and empowered workforce.

Culture Building: Designed Mission, Vision, and Core Values strategies to promote a unified company culture, while mentoring executive teams to lead during periods of organizational growth and transformation.

Notably, I spearheaded HR transformations at Parkway Products, a manufacturing leader that grew tenfold during my tenure as CHRO, achieving $200M in revenue and expanding the workforce from 110 to 998 employees. My leadership was instrumental in implementing innovative HR systems, streamlining operations, and fostering a high-performance culture that supported sustainable growth.

At Entomo Brands—a top-25 ranked pest control company—I played a key role in driving aggressive strategic growth across 27 locations, integrating 8 acquisitions in just 10 months, and optimizing operations through innovative HR and payroll systems. My focus on strategic leadership and operational excellence enabled the company to achieve measurable successes while solidifying its position in the industry.

Testimonials

  • "With a constant appetite for improvement and learning, Amber was a part of our business acquisition team and brought forth numerous improvement and cost savings initiatives."

    Principal, CFBS Advisory

  • "Amber's judgement is superb. She has a strong ability to weight the long-term advanrages of actions that may have short-term cost and land on the best decision for an organization"

    Attorney, Thomson Hine LLP

  • "We see Amber as a leader. We believe in her ability to build the best team and create high performance culture that enables us to win."

    CEO, Parkway Products

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