About Us
Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Aegis Consulting and Solutions Group, LLC provides professional services to small and medium size business, both public and private sectors. With a decade of service in New Hampshire to the greater Manchester area, Portsmouth and the seacoast, Concord, the Lakes Region and in northern Massachusetts, we understand the rapidly evolving challenges and needs in all areas of Human resources.
Aegis Consulting and Solutions Group, LLC was founded in 1994 on the idea that smaller organizations needed focused expertise in information systems that is more typically available to much larger enterprises. A few years later, that same idea resulted in expansion into the area of Human Resources. Today, issues in Human Resources are as varied and challenging as they are in technology. And many smaller organizations attempt to address Human Resources by embedding it to an existing management function. This approach is seldom effective. The result is a much less effective tactic in tackling the varied needs of the employees and the potential for growing dissatisfaction.
The Aegis Consulting Group is particularly suited to smaller businesses that require some degree of coverage in Human Resources without the long-term burden of finding and hiring a full-time HR professional. Whether your plans include updating your benefits plans, attempting to recruit new talent for growing needs, or reviewing the state of compliance with new or changing regulatory requirements (ADA or OSHA, for example), the Aegis Consulting Group can help.
Companies can choose from a variety of HR services offered through the Aegis Consulting Group and tailor them to fit their unique business needs. It is the belief of Aegis that when employees know that their employer understands and supports them, the result is greater employee satisfaction and loyalty. In these times when employer and employee alike are trying to plot the most stable relationship possible, sound policy and informed execution are the keys to success. Employee loyalty is widely recognized today as one of the most effective ways to keep a business running smoothly and meet the demands of the marketplace. The Aegis Consulting Group stands ready to craft a Human Resources program that fits the needs and convenience of your business environment.
While the Aegis Consulting Group concentrates on small companies, we also recognize that there are exceptional projects that occur in larger firms as well. Through our internal consultants and network of partners and alliances, the Aegis Consulting Group stands ready to lend support to mid-size and larger companies for special projects.
Aegis Consulting and Solutions Group, LLC is an independently owned and operated consulting firm providing professional services in Human Resources. Since the beginning, over 10 years ago, the Aegis Group has delivered HR support through its network of HR professional organizations and experienced practitioners who specialize in unique areas of Human Resources, from training and organizational development to benefits development and negotiations.
Therese Gesel-Towne, MHA, SPHR – Principal Human Resources Consultant
Therese Gesel-Towne is principal consultant with the Aegis Consulting and Solutions Group, LLC and leads its Human Resources practice. With over 30 years experience in multiple management roles, over 27 years in Human Resources, a Master’s degree in Health Administration and certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Therese brings both depth and breadth to the field. She understands the complexities of today’s organizational structures, the impact of new regulations on the workforce, and the continually changing roles of Human Resources services. Therese brings demonstrated skills in building effective organizations, developing services for multi-site organizations, and contributing to the profession through a rich professional network, both local and national.
As a committed professional, Therese has led the Manchester Area Human Resources Association as its President for 2 years, served an additional 2 years in the capacity of Vice-President of Program, and a year as Vice-President of Annual Program. She has provided creative leadership in planning its first annual statewide conference. In addition, Therese is a member of the New Hampshire State Council; she served as the past Director and currently holds the position as the College Relations Director for the Council.
In recognition of her professional accomplishments and contributions to the profession, Therese has been invited to sit on the boards of several local organizations and agencies, including the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, Pastoral Counseling, and the Southern New Hampshire Regional School to Career Partnership Board of Directors. She currently sits on the Human Resource Advisory Council for Franklin Pierce University Graduate Program and the Human Resource Committee for Child Health Services. Additionally, Therese is a graduate of the Leadership New Hampshire program, class of 2005. In May 2007, Therese received the HR Hero Award, a State-wide recognition bestowed on HR professionals for their exceptional contributions in the field of Human Resources. In 2009 Therese received the Volunteer of the Year award from the NH State Council for her varied roles on the Council.
Therese has been called as an expert witness where professional assessments were required.
Having served as a Vice President of Human Resources, she has had overall responsibility for employee relations, policy development, compensation and benefits, regulatory compliance, training, and safety and wellness programs. In her role as Vice President, she also built a full-services organization supported by a team of Human Resource professionals to provide supports and services to operating units across three states.
As the Principal of the Aegis Group, Therese has developed a broad portfolio of clients from the public and private sectors, spanning small business to firms with hundreds of employees across several industries. Therese has helped her clients to address challenging personnel issues, revise outdated HR practices and standards, and to create new, more effective organizations.