The Dawson Group

Your Trusted HR & Leadership Partner

Helping Businesses Build Stronger, More Strategic HR Functions

We believe that great businesses start with great people. Our mission is to empower business owners and HR leaders with the tools, strategies, and expertise they need to create strong, engaged, and compliant workplaces.

Our Story

Founded in 2022, The Dawson Group helps businesses navigate HR challenges, leadership development, and compliance complexities. Focusing on strategic HR solutions rather than just administrative tasks, we partner with companies to create scalable, people-first strategies for long-term success.

The Dawson Group Mission Statement

We join forces with leaders who wholeheartedly embrace their employees as the lifeblood of their business. Our mission is to align HR strategies with your business goals through authentic, one-on-one support, ensuring your people and business thrive together.

The Dawson Group Core Values

Based on the personal values of Wendy Dawson, our core values guide how we support businesses and build meaningful relationships:

Freedom–We empower our clients to create flexible, people-centered workplaces that allow both leaders and employees the freedom to thrive.
Curiosity–We embrace a mindset of continuous learning and exploration, always seeking new ways to improve and innovate in HR practices.
Empathy–We care deeply about the well-being of our clients and their teams, approaching our work with compassion, kindness, and a genuine desire to see others succeed.
Enthusiasm–We bring enthusiasm and a positive spirit to our work, creating an environment where joy and satisfaction are at the heart of every interaction.
Resilience–We are committed to helping our clients build resilient businesses capable of adapting and thriving in the face of challenges.

Meet Our Team

Wendy Davis Dawson, MHRD, SHRM-SCP

Founder & CEO, The Dawson Group

Wendy Davis Dawson has spent most of her life as a business owner, so she knows firsthand that a company is only as strong as the people behind it. As the Founder & CEO of The Dawson Group, she works with business leaders who truly value their employees and want to build workplaces where both the business and its people can succeed together.

After more than a decade in senior leadership roles across different industries, Wendy saw a real need for hands-on HR support that actually makes sense for business owners. That’s why she started The Dawson Group—to help entrepreneurs and companies figure out what they need, put the right plans in place, and build teams that stick around and thrive. Whether it’s refining hiring practices, coaching leaders, improving retention, or creating smoother operations, she helps businesses cut through the noise and focus on what really works.

Wendy has worked with businesses of all sizes—from startups trying to get off the ground to multinational companies managing complex teams—but her approach is always the same: practical, strategic, and people-first. She’s especially skilled at helping leaders see the bigger picture, coaching teams, and making HR feel less like a headache and more like a tool for success.

Outside of work, Wendy is a dedicated college football fan, an aspiring world traveler, and a proud grandmother of 10—a role she considers her greatest joy.

Monica MacDonald

COO

Every successful business is built on strong leadership, efficient systems, and a supported, empowered team. As Chief Operating Officer at The Dawson Group, Monika MacDonald helps organizations strengthen their foundations by refining operations, elevating team dynamics, and driving long-term, sustainable growth.

With extensive experience in HR, operations, and strategic leadership, Monika works directly with clients to solve complex challenges while also leading The Dawson Group’s internal operational excellence. She is passionate about improving efficiencies, navigating obstacles, and building workplaces where both businesses and people thrive.

At the center of Monika’s work is a belief in collaboration, clarity, and accountability. She is dedicated to creating meaningful, sustainable impact—ensuring companies grow through empowered teams and clear direction.

Lindsay Hughes

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

With a strong background spanning Payroll, HR, Accounting, and Customer Service, Lindsay Hughes brings a well-rounded skill set rooted in both precision and people. She’s not just focused on processes—she cares deeply about the people behind them. Lindsay’s approach blends operational excellence with a genuine commitment to employee experience, helping teams feel supported while keeping the business running smoothly.

Known for being both reliable and approachable, Lindsay builds trust easily and takes pride in being the person others count on. Whether it’s navigating complex systems or offering a listening ear, she shows up with professionalism, compassion, and a deep belief in doing what’s right for both the company and its people.

Kai Bailey

HR Consultant

Kai Bailey is an HR Consultant with The Dawson Group, bringing a unique blend of people-centered leadership and operational expertise to every client engagement. With a career dedicated to helping organizations align their people and processes, Kai specializes in transforming challenges into opportunities that strengthen teams, streamline operations, and drive measurable performance.

Her experience spans organizational design, process optimization, talent strategy, and leadership development, where she has successfully advised executives and teams across industries. Known for her collaborative approach, Kai empowers clients to create workplaces that are both efficient and human-focused.

Guided by the belief that People + Process = Performance, Kai is passionate about building cultures where individuals thrive and businesses succeed. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys volunteering and traveling, experiences that expand her perspective and fuel her people-first philosophy.

Britney Ellet

Human Resources Consultant

Britney Ellett is an experienced Organizational Development and Human Resources professional dedicated to helping people and organizations grow together. With a background that spans talent development, leadership coaching, recruiting, and employee engagement, Britney brings both strategy and heart to every role she steps into.

Currently serving as a Human Resources Consultant with The Dawson Group HR Consulting and Human Resources Manager at Friddle’s Orthopedic Appliances, Britney partners with leaders to build strong, connected teams and thriving workplace cultures. Her expertise includes designing and implementing training programs, developing emerging leaders, and creating organizational systems that transform chaos into clarity.

Throughout her career, Britney has been passionate about uniting company goals with employee needs. She believes that people do their best work when they feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow. Whether she’s creating a training plan, leading a class, or coaching a leader through change, Britney’s approach is hands-on, empathetic, and results-driven.

Britney is motivated by a simple purpose: to add value to the lives of others — to help, listen, motivate, mediate, inspire, and build meaningful connections. She’s a firm believer in developing people from within, fostering learning beyond the workplace, and building partnerships that give back to the community.

Warm, approachable, and deeply committed to growth, Britney brings a human touch to organizational strategy — helping businesses thrive by helping people do the same.