Jeff Wagner is a nationally respected business strategist who brings to our clients more than 30 years of experience in organization innovation. Jeff’s expertise includes helping executives define strategy, creating strong leadership teams, and developing new leaders.

Jeff began his career with the Dayton Hudson (now Target) Corporation in human resources. He subsequently held numerous management positions in HR as well as operations. He joined Berman Buckskin in 1979 as director of HR, and was promoted to VP of HR and operations in 1981. Jeff was responsible for the recruitment and selection of the executive staff as well as succession planning for store management.

In 1986, Jeff established the Wagner Retail Group, a management consulting company specializing in human resources, executive search, management development and strategic focus. He sold the firm to join Grand Casinos, Inc. in 1991 as corporate VP of HR. He was responsible for all aspects of human resources, including recruitment of the executive staff at each of seven casino properties and the corporate office.

He left Grand Casinos, Inc. in 1996. He was president of Gage Outdoor Expeditions for two years before becoming a founding partner of Practical Leadership.

Jeff earned his BA from the University of Minnesota in history. He teaches and consults around the country on leadership.

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