Our People Kristan M. Johnson

Kristan is Zuckerman Investment Group’s HR Consultant, where she organizes the firm’s human resources function.

Kristan is a seasoned HR leader with 17 years of experience in talent strategy, workforce planning, and organizational transformation. She has led HR initiatives at global companies such as DoorDash and Caterpillar Inc. At DoorDash, Kristan developed and implemented people strategies for the sales team, focusing on organizational design, employee relations, and performance management. Prior to this, Kristan spent 15 years at Caterpillar, where she held key HR roles, including managing workforce planning, the Procurement Early Talent Program, and providing global HR support to multiple business units and leaders. In 2022, she earned a Lean Leadership Certificate from Caterpillar, enhancing her expertise in process improvement and operational efficiency. 

Kristan holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing from Eastern Illinois University.