Ian is a skilled career transition coach who utilizes the power of storytelling to guide and empower clients. Ian creates a supportive environment where clients can explore their aspirations, challenges, and strengths, enabling them to gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their career transitions. Leveraging personal anecdotes, client experiences, and extensive professional experiences, Ian inspires individuals to embrace change, navigate obstacles, and pursue their goals with resilience and determination.

With his compassionate approach and expertise, Ian empowers clients to rewrite their career narratives and achieve success on their own terms.

Aaron Pabst
Servant Leader | Cross-Functional Collaborator | Facilitator & Coach

The PeopleFirst team has been an outstanding resource for our company's executive search efforts. The resources they use, as a part of their search process, are among the best in the industry resources which have provided us with an excellent field of candidates for the positions we were filling. They take us through the development of the Ideal Candidate Profile and then their recruiting efforts are specifically targeted to fulfill our hiring needs. With their expert assistance we have recruited and hired into the VP, Director, and Supervisor levels of the organization. Fast, professional, results oriented, and friendly, that's PeopleFirst!

Century Foods International

The services which PeopleFirst provides with career transition are exceptional. Their networking capabilities extend beyond the La Crosse region and are among the best in the business. They truly assist people in making the right choices and finding the right fit. I consider PeopleFirst a true HR partner.

Frank Perez Director, Employee & Labor Relations, Gundersen Lutheran

PeopleFirst Three Rivers Sales Academy is a strong led class that helps develop the sales skills and relationships between sales personal and Customers.

Garrett Butzler, Venture Fuels

I believe that Terry and Ian's words of wisdom and documentation provided throughout the Three Rivers Sales Academy will help our team develop into the best leadership team it can be.

Jeff Cullen, Operations Manager / Account Rep, La Crosse Scale

The Three Rivers Leadership Academy training is relevant and meaningful. It enlightens supervisors, provides direction, and helps them grow as professionals.

PF-TRLA Client, Operations Executive

Ian is a knowledgeable, strategic, and trusted HR professional. He recently helped me through a job transition by sitting down with me to gain an understanding of my background and direction I wanted to go with my career. He provided valuable resume recommendations to highlight my strengths and personality to make me stand out to the best companies. He took it a step further by using his vast network and knowledge of companies in the community to direct me to organizations that align my values. Ian is also a very talented coach and mentor! I highly recommend him as a career resource for job seekers and to companies looking for a strategic business partner!

Kelly Anderson
Human Resources Business Professional