Team

HR Partners, a woman-owned regional human resources consulting firm located in Topeka, Kansas, specializes in human resources outsourcing and consulting services, audits, compliance, training and organizational development, as well as executive recruitment.

Our professional team has extensive knowledge and experience to develop customized solutions to fit your organization's needs and culture.

Our customization will allow your organization or business to implement Human Resources outsourcing strategically, cut costs, boost efficiencies, and leverage in-house core competencies.

Kristina Dietrick, PHR, SHRM-CP, President and Owner

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Kristina has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, and prior to acquiring HR Partners, she held several executive-level Human Resources positions in the agricultural, behavioral health and health care industries.  At HR Partners, Kristina provides Human Resources support and solutions to a variety of businesses, professions, organizations and municipalities throughout the Midwest and is often invited to address large corporate conventions on Human Resources issues throughout the United States. 

Kristina received her Bachelor of Arts from Washburn University and holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) designation. Kristina also holds the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation.

John R. Dietrick, CEO and General Counsel

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John received his Bachelor of Arts from Washburn University and Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law.  He also received his Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.  John has extensive corporate, insurance, employment law and labor relations experience spanning over 40 years, and offers legal services through The Law Offices of John R. Dietrick, P.A.  John is admitted to practice law in Kansas and Louisiana and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.  John is also a veteran who served two (2) tours in Viet Nam as a helicopter pilot.

Allison Zerbe, Associate Attorney and HR Advisor

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Allison received her Bachelor of Science from Washburn University, summa cum laude, in 2015 where she was initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.  She subsequently graduated from Washburn's School of Law in December 2018. Allison joined HR Partners in June 2018 during her final year of Law School and worked as an HR Advisor and as a Law Clerk with The Law Offices of John R. Dietrick, P.A.  Prior to associating with our companies, Allison clerked for another Topeka law firm, interned with Washburn's Office of the President and worked for Washburn's Vice President for Student Life.  Allison continues to serve as an HR Advisor for HR Partners, and is an Associate Attorney with The Law Offices of John R. Dietrick, P.A. Allison is admitted to practice law in Kansas and Missouri and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, and the Topeka Bar Association.

Lisa Zerbe, SHRM-CP, HR Advisor

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Lisa received her Bachelor of Arts and her Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees from Kansas State University and her Master of Business Administration degree from Baker University.  Lisa also earned her Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation.  Lisa joined HR Partners in January 2020 from Go Modern, LLC, where she served in various capacities including brand awareness and integration, product structure and offerings, management and graphic design and digital program skills.  As a Human Resources Advisor, Lisa plans, directs and coordinates human resources management activities for various clients.

Marcia Blair, Executive Assistant

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Marcia joined HR Partners in December of 2008.  She has over 30 years of office management and administration within a variety of industries including mental health and health care. Marcia is responsible for the day-to-day operations of HR Partners, including accounts payable and receivable, income and expense reports, payroll, office supplies, client services (including background checks), and federal and state tax reporting.  Additionally, Marcia prepares legal documents, PowerPoint presentations, investigative reports and other word processing duties. She received her Computer Office Technology (COT) certification from Topeka Technical College and is also a licensed Notary Public. 

Brooke Donaldson, HR Advisor

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Brooke received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media, summa cum laude, with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Communications from Washburn University in May of 2022. During her senior year, Brooke interned as the Communications Assistant for the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation where she interviewed students and alumni, wrote articles for The Ichabod magazine, designed promotional materials and assisted with video editing. Brooke joined HR Partners in September of 2022 where she works as a Human Resources Advisor, and assists multiple clients with all their human resources needs.

Greyson "Grey" O. Thornburgh, Associate Attorney and HR Advisor

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Grey received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washburn University, and subsequently graduated from Washburn’s School of Law in May 2022. While attending Washburn University, Grey served as Vice President of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and played both rugby and football. Prior to joining HR Partners and Dietrick Law, Grey clerked for the Kansas Attorney General’s Office in the Civil Litigation Division.  Following passage of his Kansas Bar Examination, Grey became an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of John R. Dietrick, P.A. in April 2023, where he focuses on labor, employment and corporate law. Grey also serves as an HR Advisor with HR Partners.