About

We’re a people business, too.

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

Our Purpose: Empowering growth.
Our Niche: Leaders focused on investing in and developing their team.

Meet Our Team

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, son, 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.

Kim Burk
(She/Her)

Director of Human Resources

Kim joined VIVO with nearly 15 years of experience in HR, including the last 6 in small business consulting. With a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Kim is dedicated to enhance the growth and development of organizations through their people.

An avid fan of all things Cleveland and Everton FC, Kim loves to travel with her husband and two children.

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.

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.

Megan Payne
(She/Her)

Human Resources Coordinator

Megan joined VIVO in 2022 with experience in recruiting and client service. As a key member of the HR team, Megan helps small businesses with all things HR-related.

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

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.

Our Values

We Care

Our relationships are genuine and built on honesty and respect.

We Collaborate

Our team supports each other 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.

“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 duties tend to fall to the person willing to take them on, which for our organization was me… a numbers person. It quickly became evident that not only was it taking more time than anticipated, but it was work I didn’t enjoy, and our team was not getting the service they needed – or deserved. When I initially met with Molly, the services she told me they would offer sounded too good to be true, and 3+ years later, they’ve exceeded all expectations! Katie and Molly respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries, and have become highly-valued members of our team. I don’t know what we’d do without them!”

— Molly Engle, EVP, The Zimmerman Companies

Not one-size-fits-all. More our-size-fits-you.

Let’s create an HR solution that works for your people, your business—and you.

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