Jonathan Lee: A CHRO's Perspective

As Vice President of Human Resources at Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, Jonathan collaborates with his GBB colleagues to establish, implement, and improve people strategies and processes.

Prior to joining GBB, Jonathan held HR executive roles across various industries, spanning over 20 years. His previous roles include stops at M&M Manufacturing (a Berkshire Hathaway operating company), Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Lennox International, Carrier Enterprise, and Alliance Data (now Bread Financial). Jonathan earned his BBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, and his MBA from Regis University in Denver, CO.

Jonathan resides in Plano, TX, with his wife and has two grown children. He spends his free time running, learning how to play the piano, and spending time with friends.

In this episode, Eric and Jonathan Lee discuss:

• Patience and Integrity in HR Careers
• Attracting and Retaining the Right Talent
• The Power of Education and Clarity
• HR’s Role in Enterprise Value

Key Takeaways:

• Young HR professionals succeed by being patient, understanding their role, asking questions, and holding firm to integrity.
• The ongoing challenge is finding employees who fit both technically and culturally, while keeping them engaged with meaningful work.
• HR plays a critical role in helping employees—especially younger ones—understand savings, benefits, and the link between financial and health decisions.
• HR is not just a cost center but a driver of organizational value when it partners with service providers and aligns employee well-being with company success.

“At the end of the day, regardless of whatever role you have, your integrity is really all you have. That's what you trade with. So let your actions speak louder than your words, and let your words be consistent with your actions.” - Jonathan Lee

Connect with Jonathan Lee:

Website: https://www.glazersbeer.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhlee/ 

Connect with Eric Dyson: 

Website: https://90northllc.com/

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ 

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