About VIVO

People First, Always.

As career HR and talent professionals, we’ve seen it all—the good, the bad & the actionable. At VIVO Growth Partners, we’ve united around a collective desire to empower ownership, leadership, and employees alike to grow and thrive.

Our Purpose – Empowering growth by fostering ownership and employee success.

Our Niche – Leaders focused on investing in and developing their team.

Our Values

At VIVO Growth Partners, our values shape everything we do and reflect our commitment to building better workplaces, stronger teams, and a brighter future through care, collaboration, and innovation.

We Care

We genuinely care about the people and businesses we serve. Our relationships are always built on mutual honesty and respect. When we support your team and help navigate challenges, we do it out of a desire to make a difference for your people and business.

We Collaborate

Great results come from working together. We believe in true partnership, collaborating with you and your team to tackle challenges, share ideas, and achieve goals. Our team supports each other (and you!) through hard work, open communication, flexibility, and fun.

We Solve

Our growth mindset, curiosity, and consultative approach allow us to create smart, strategic solutions that navigate everything from the basic to the complex. Every challenge is seen as an opportunity to innovate, be proactive, and use a little creativity to deliver real, impactful results.

Molly Engle

President, The Zimmerman Companies

“Hiring VIVO has been life-changing! As a small company, HR fell to me—a numbers person—which quickly proved time-consuming and unenjoyable. Our team wasn’t getting the support they deserved. When I met Molly, VIVO’s services seemed too good to be true, but 3+ years later, they’ve exceeded expectations! Katie and Molly are prompt, professional, and invaluable to our team—I can’t imagine working without them!”

Our Team

Behind every thriving business is a team of dedicated, passionate individuals—and we’re proud to introduce ours. At VIVO Growth Partners, our team is made up of experienced HR and talent professionals who are not only experts in their field but are also deeply committed to making a difference for the organizations we serve. Together, we help your people and your business reach their full potential.

Molly Eyerman
(She/Her)

Founder + CEO

VIVO was founded by Molly Eyerman in 2016. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business with an MS in accountancy, Molly began her professional career in finance, working a PricewaterhouseCoopers in transaction services. As her career advanced, however, she was increasingly fascinated by the ability of people and culture to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

After transitioning from finance to human resources, Molly left corporate America to launch her own HR consultancy, which ultimately grew to become VIVO Growth Partners.

Katie Russ
(She/Her)

VP of Operations

Katie joined VIVO in 2017 in HR client service and moved into internal operations in 2022. With a background in HR and talent acquisition, her variety of experiences has helped VIVO grow and develop.

A fanatic of puzzles and word games, Katie resides in Columbus with her husband, two sons, and two cats.

Natalie DallaRiva
(She/Her)

VP of Human Resources

Natalie joined VIVO with more than 15 years of experience in HR. With prior roles in manufacturing, private equity, and small business consulting, her breadth of experience helps our clients and their teams to grow and develop.

When she’s not at the beach (or wishing she were at the beach), Natalie enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.

Moe Lawhorn
(She/Her)

Human Resources Lead

Moe joined VIVO in 2022 with nearly 9 years of experience in HR, primarily in healthcare organizations. As an HR Lead, Moe manages the day-to-day HR work on her clients, in addition to strategic direction.

Moe resides in Columbus with her husband, two children, and dog.

Jodie Fitzgerald
(She/Her)

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jodie joined VIVO after a long stint in high-end hospitality and customer service. Her high energy and infectious enthusiasm get candidates and clients alike excited about new roles.

A self-professed reality TV fan, when not catching up on the latest Bravo shows Jodie enjoys cheering on the Cincinnati Reds with her husband, two daughters, and two cats.

Shannon Hall
(She/Her)

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Shannon joined VIVO’s HR team just before the pandemic and quickly moved into her sweet spot, recruiting and talent acquisition.

When she’s not enjoying her lake house, Shannon is often traveling for hockey with her husband and four sons.

Sophie Howard
(She/Her)

Human Resources Consultant

Sophie joined VIVO in 2020 and quickly dove in to work on many of VIVO’s clients. She loves helping her clients streamline processes and provide helpful HR solutions. Her attention to detail and client service are just a few of the things that make her successful.

When she’s not practicing hot yoga or hiking, Sophie enjoys spending time with her two dogs in the Cleveland area.

Addie Wilkie

Human Resources Consultant

Addie joined us in June 2024 as an HR Consultant. She has a background in client service and talent management from her years at EY, and we’re thrilled to have her join our team! Addie resides in the Columbus area with her husband and two sons.

Megan Payne
(She/Her)

Operations Specialist

Megan joined VIVO’s HR team in 2022. After a few years on the client side, Megan transitioned to internal operations at VIVO where she helps keep us running!

Megan resides in the Dayton area with her husband and two dogs.

“Adding VIVO’s services to the mix has been critical for [our leaders] and we couldn’t be more happy with our engagement. I’m not sure how we would have handled all of the recent hiring and other situations/efforts without having them.”

— Josh Gratsch, Chief Operating Officer, Ascend Innovations

“Hiring VIVO has been life-changing! As a small company, HR fell to me—a numbers person—which quickly proved time-consuming and unenjoyable. Our team wasn’t getting the support they deserved. When I met Molly, VIVO’s services seemed too good to be true, but 3+ years later, they’ve exceeded expectations! Katie and Molly are prompt, professional, and invaluable to our team—I can’t imagine working without them!”

— Molly Engle, EVP, The Zimmerman Companies