Aaron Phillips

A highly regarded human resources professional, Aaron Phillips became the owner of Decision Associates in 2020, while continuing to lead the organizational development practice. Aaron has overseen the human resource and general operations of a light industrial manufacturer, news and digital media as well as digital cable operations. He is a skilled negotiator with an emphasis in employee and labor relations. He excels at employee development, coaching and mentoring and strategic planning. In addition, Aaron’s background includes human resource leadership roles with a large multi-national corporation with facilities in Erie.

EXPERTISE

Employee and Labor Relations
Executive Recruitment
Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Coaching and Staff Development
Policy Development
Compensation Analysis
Contract Negotiations

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing
Print and Digital Media
Nonprofit

WORK EXPERIENCE

Times Publishing Company – Chief Administrative Officer
Dana Brake Parts, Inc., Erie – Human Resource manager

EDUCATION

BS, Labor and Employment Relations; Minor, Business
The Pennsylvania State University at University Park, PA

Master of Business Administration
Gannon University, Erie, PA

CURRENT AND PAST AFFILIATIONS

Community Blood Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York – Vice Chair
Penn State Football Letterman’s Club

Aaron Phillips
Direct: 814.240.0106
Mobile: 814.566.7791

"My Decision Associates Peer Group was critical to my development as a leader. Within that environment of trust and confidentiality, I found solutions to issues and challenges that I would not have been able to resolve on my own. I think everyone in the room felt the same way; we all learned we have similar issues regardless of the business we are in. I believe the peer group to be one of the most impactful programs that I have attended throughout my career. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to really challenge themselves to be better every day."

~ Mike Chesley, President
Composiflex