Beca is the CEO and founder of Megastar HR, an HR consulting and outsourcing firm located in Sandy, UT. She also serves as the Co-Director of Programs for SHRM’s Salt Lake chapter. For over 20 years, she’s strategically partnered with companies to recruit top talent, drive employee engagement, and proactively mitigate risk. Prior to Megastar HR, she led HR teams as Vice President of HR for Brighton Hospice, Director of HR for Dynatronics, and Risk Manager & Assistant HR Manager for Challenger Schools. Beca received a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) with an emphasis in HR Management from Brigham Young University. She’s passionate about providing next-level HR solutions and supporting companies that are changing the world.
“We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are." — Max de Pree
What makes me shine: I'm happiest in the sunshine, after I run, when I keep commitments I make to myself and others, and when I see empowered individuals achieve.
You can broadcast a message into everyone’s minds. What is it? Anything's possible with a "growth mindset."
Tegan Nardone
VP of Human Resources
Tegan is driven by her mission to help organizations grow and individuals succeed by partnering top talent with the vision, values, and objectives of the companies we serve. As a lifelong learner, Tegan is always looking for opportunities to grow personally and professionally. This has led her to complete her SHRM-CP, HR Management Certification, and Employment Law micro-certification from the University of Utah, to name a few.
“The secret of my success is that we have gone to exceptional lengths to hire the best people in the world.” — Steve Jobs
What makes me shine: I love playing card games with my family and hosting dinner parties. When I'm by myself, I love gardening and painting and sometimes even find a way to combine the two.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Oslo, Norway
Brittany Steggell
Director of Finance
Being a Hospitality Manager and a General Manager for Cafe Zupas helped Brittany to improve her skills working with a team and developing systems to help the team and company flourish. She is excited to be a part the Megastar HR team and culture, and to implement these skills and more.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. " — Matthew 6:21
What makes me shine: I love being a full-time mommy, painting, organizing, keeping things in order, running, and being outdoors
Indoors or outdoors? Outdoors for SURE. (Unless there is snow. I do not like the snow.)
Danielle Blackett
Human Resource Director
As Director of HR, Danielle oversees all HR functions. She is a certified HR Project Manager, with extensive experience in employee relations, onboarding, payroll, and compliance. She was previously HR Manager for Harmons Grocery and most recently a Human Resources Generalist for Bristol Hospice, where she supported 2,600+ employees across 60 locations. Danielle strives to facilitate a productive and rewarding experience for leaders and employees. She works closely with our clients, providing best-practice strategic and administrative support to elevate engagement and maximize operations.
“You cant go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C.S. Lewis
What makes me shine: The feeling of accomplishment, mastering a new skill, and the sense of a shared human experience when I truly connect with a new person.
Morning lark or night owl? Someday I will be a morning person. However as it stands right now the night has a hold of me.
Elizabeth Cavanaugh
HR Business Partner
Liz supports many functions in partnership with our clients, not limited to payroll, onboarding, compliance, and talent acquisition. She earned her psychology degree from Eastern Washington University, and recently supported 2,500+ employees as an HR Administrative Assistant. Her additional experience in healthcare and education has prepared her to maximize operations in a broad number of industries. Liz enjoys making connections and learning what others are passionate about. She also loves being outdoors as much as she can, exploring new places, and being a mom to her three girls.
"We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are." — Max De Pree
What makes me shine: Overcoming the scary, going on long hikes, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Winter or summer? Summer. I need the sun like I need water.
Jennifer Dees
Chief Communications Officer
Jennifer earned her BA in English from Utah Valley University and is SHRM-CP certified. She partners with clients to customize HR policies and other resources to their distinct operations, ensuring alignment with best practices and compliance regulations. She loves reading, Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), and learning about the human brain.
“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” — Marcus Aurelius
What makes me shine: Walking barefoot on warm roads, reading under a blanket on a windy night, and knowing that I’m improving and making a positive difference.
If you could inspire a fashion trend, what would it be? Cloaks 100%. I don’t get the hate. You instantly become more majestic and mysterious with a cloak.
Marvi Blandon
Talent Acquisition Manager
Marvi oversees talent acquisition strategy for Megastar HR's clients. Marvi brings 7+ years of industry experience, and is passionate about all things talent strategy, employer branding, building recruiting teams from the group up, and delivering the best candidate experience. Marvi received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York City. Prior to HR, she was a social worker for 6 years, working with at-risk populations in New York City. Marvi is married and has two little boys who keep her on her toes every day. She is a proud working mom and a strong advocate for working moms in Utah. When she's not working, you will find her working on house projects, hiking, enjoying nature with her family, reading a non-fiction book, and traveling.
“We must tell girls their voices are important.” — Malala Yousafzai
What makes me shine: Helping others recognize their full potential is what inspires me to do the work I do every day.
Morning lark or night owl? Definitely a night owl :)
Taya Wallace
Director of Compensation
Taya is an HR professional with three years of Onboarding Operations experience. In her Onboarding role, she built and maintained relationships with associates; later, she mentored a team as an Onboarding Supervisor. She has a BS in History, which she leverages to effectively communicate with empathy, build strategy, and improve and streamline processes.
“When people say impossible, they usually mean improbable.” — Leigh Bardugo
What makes me shine: A long run! Nothing makes me feel more clearheaded, happy, or levelheaded as the feeling of finishing a long run.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? I'd have the superpower to change the probability of anything. Probability I fly right now? 100%. Probability I find one million dollars on the ground? 100%.
Sam Butler
Director of HR
After receiving his MBA, Sam has spent the last years working in human resources in a variety of fields, including retail, manufacturing, tech, beauty, and healthcare. He is PHR certified and excited to bring use his experience to support all those who work with Megastar HR.
"We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy."
What makes me shine: I love assessing, diagnosing, solving, implementing, and reviewing. The iterative creation process is when I am at my best.
If you won a free trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Alaska and see the Northern Lights.
Teri Slaugh
Director of Growth
Teri directs sales and leads Megastar HR's strategic growth initiatives. Having spent her career in B2B sales, she has a strong ability to connect with anyone, partnering to find solutions for their biggest pain points. Her enthusiastic, dive-right-in approach supports Megastar HR's mission to consistently exceed expectations. Teri is also very active in the community, serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Salt Lake SHRM, Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Dual Immersion Academy, and as the Executive Director/Founder for her non-profit Canvas4aCause.org, which empowers youth through creative expression.
