Our Story
Founded by two senior HR executives with 40+ years of combined experience, Healthy HR Partners was built on a simple belief: healthy people build healthy organizations. We bring executive-level strategic thinking to mid-size and growth-stage companies, creating the kind of partnership that moves HR from reactive to transformational.
At Healthy HR Partners, we believe the organizations that will thrive in an AI-driven world are the ones with the strongest people foundations. Engaged employees, trained managers, transparent compensation, and healthy cultures are not just HR best practices. They are a competitive advantage for what comes next.
40+
Years combined HR experience
200+
Organizations served
2
Dedicated HR Principals
Meet the Partners
Kendra Holybee, SPHR
Co-Founder/Principal
Kendra Holybee brings 20+ years of executive HR and operational leadership experience across healthcare, hospitality, food service, and nonprofit organizations. She specializes in helping growing companies strengthen culture, develop leaders, and build scalable people infrastructure that supports long-term growth.
Kendra has partnered closely with founders and executive teams to align organizational vision with practical people strategy — including leadership development, employee engagement, organizational design, and HR operations. Her approach combines strategic thinking with high emotional intelligence, helping organizations navigate growth while building healthy, connected cultures.
Throughout her career, Kendra has helped lead organizations through rapid multi-site growth, scaling teams and operational infrastructure while contributing to multiple Top Workplace recognitions.
Co-Founder/Principal
Steven Bush, MBA, SHRM-SCP, PMQ
Steven Bush brings 20+ years of executive HR and organizational leadership experience helping companies strengthen leadership, scale operations, and build healthy workplace cultures. He has partnered with executive teams across corporate, nonprofit, and multi-site environments, combining strategic thinking with a highly relational, people-centered approach.
Throughout his career, Steven has led organizational design, workforce strategy, leadership development, compensation planning, systems implementation, and operational transformation initiatives. His background includes experience supporting global HR functions, executive leadership within a $10M+ multi-site organization, and founding a national HR consultancy that grew to serve more than 200 client organizations with a team of 55.
As Co-Founder of Healthy HR Partners, Steven works closely with CEOs and leadership teams to build sustainable organizations where both people and business thrive.
How we work
We believe strong partnerships create stronger organizations. We take the time to understand your people, operations, and goals before offering solutions.
Relationship-Driven
We balance executive-level thinking with hands-on support — helping organizations move from reactive HR to intentional people strategy.
Strategic & Practical
Whether supporting a key transition, strengthening leadership, or building operational infrastructure, we help organizations create sustainable foundations for what’s next.
Built for Growth
Ready for an HR partner that scales with your business?