W. Garnett & Associates, Inc. is a Human Resources consulting firm with a passion and commitment to quality service to our clients.  We specialize in Human Capital Management (HCM) assisting organizations in developing systems, processes and business strategies that improve efficiencies, motivate the workforce and yield results.

We offer these specialized services across multiple industries (Government: Local, State and Federal, Hospitality, Health care, Manufacturing, Financial, Educational, Retail, Alternative Energy Sources and Oil/Gas) providing nationwide consulting services to companies large and small.

In today’s highly-competitive landscape, we help companies stay on top by leveraging existing resources, implementing innovative Best Practices and hard-wiring the company infrastructure for success.

The Mission of Human Capital Management

As a premier Human Capital Management provider, our mission is to distinguish ourselves with client service dedicated to real understanding of needs, genuine enthusiasm and superior performance.

Whether its federal immigration compliance, fair labor standards act, employee development, performance management, employee rewards, succession planning and employee separation, we will act as the dependable external extension you value and deserve.

Leadership in Human Capital Management

Wes Garnett

President/CEO

W. Garnett & Associates was founded by Wes Garnett, innovative thinker and leader in Human Capital Management.

Wes began his career in the hospitality industry with Steak & Ale Restaurant Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA after receiving his Bachelors of Science & Masters of Education from Utah State University and his Pre-Doctorial program from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979.

Starting out in operations as a Restaurant Trainee, Wes spent several years gaining experience, through which he eventually became Director of Management Recruiting.  In this position he supervised both the recruiting and training departments for the Steak & Ale concept.

Wes has held Human Resource positions with such prominent companies as the Burger King Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation, Black-eyed Pea Restaurants, and Taco John’s International, Buca, Inc. as well as Red Robin Gourmet Burger, a publicly traded casual dining restaurant company with over 400 restaurant locations and over 30,000 employees nationwide, where he served as Vice President, Team Member Resources.

He has also served as Senior Vice President, Family Resources for Buca, Inc., a publicly held, casual dining Italian restaurant concept with over 115 restaurants nationwide, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wes has served as Adjunct Professor at Johnson & Wales University, Denver Campus, and is involved with such organizations as the Multicultural Food service and Hospitality Alliance, Women’s Food Service Forum, American Beverage Institute, and the Purdue University Strategic Alliance Council.

Ron Porter

Senior Associate

Ron Porter has joined the team of W. Garnett & Associates as a Senior Executive who brings a wealth of Human Resource Disciplines in Human Capital Management.

Ron began his career in the Transportation industry with United Parcel Service, Inc managing the Reload and Preload employees and overseeing the Next Day Air and Hazardous Material packages. He has received a Bachelors of Arts from Mercyhurst College in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management and is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Managers where he attained his Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification, Colorado Human Resource Association and Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals.

Ron has gained tremendous experience in the Private and Public sectors of Human Resources which eventually led to him holding positions as Assoc. Vice-President/Human Resources Greater Erie Community Action Committee and Human Resources Director at the Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School. In these positions he supervised and overseen several departments including Worker’s Compensation, Personnel Management and Employee/Employer Relations.

Ron has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Shiloh Baptist Church and is involved with non-profit organizations such as the YMCA, United Way and Boys & Girls Club of America.

Diane N. D. Garnett

Senior Associate

Diane has spent decades of education in the public sector, she is a major contributor to research, development and supporting the long term strategic direction for our company and clients.  The many years of state and federal regulations and changes in the work environment means we need to keep up on what impacts our clients’ continued growth and sustainability.  This is where Diane excels.

Her many interests besides supporting the Rottweiler Rescue Foundation is to volunteer for various groups who need her hands-on approach.

Ansley Garnett

Senior Associate

Ansley has been an integral member of the W. Garnett team since 2006. With her degree is Sociology with an emphasis in Social Issues as well has her Master’s Degree in Education, Ansley focuses her expertise on state compliance research as well as W. Garnett & Associates accounting services. She supports the team with new and/or updated information on state regulations and individual company policies to best serve our clients.

In her free time, Ansley enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to live music, watching sports, and getting outdoors.