Chicago, Illinois, United States, March 2025 – Odalis FitzPatrick has taken on the role of Director of Human Resources at Harvest Food Group LLC, bringing over 25 years of extensive HR leadership experience across multiple industries including food manufacturing, metals, and industrial goods. In her new role, she will focus on strengthening the company’s HR strategy, driving employee engagement, and aligning people practices with the business’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Harvest Food Group, Odalis served as Director of Human Resources at Shamrock Company, where she led talent management, policy development, and organizational transformation during a period of strategic change and expansion. Before that, she was the Corporate Director of Human Resources at Lapham-Hickey Steel, where she successfully oversaw HR integration and strategic people initiatives across multiple locations.
Earlier in her career, she spent nearly nine years at Zekelman Industries as Manager, Human Resources, where she played a pivotal role in driving total rewards strategies, compliance, and employee development programs. She also held key HR leadership positions at Precoat Metals, TMK IPSCO, DENSO, and Dean Foods, building a well-rounded portfolio in HR operations, change management, and labor law compliance.
About Harvest Food Group LLC
Harvest Food Group is a family-founded, leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality frozen ingredients and prepared foods. Since its inception in 1999, HFG has grown from a two-person operation into a trusted name in the IQF food industry, now employing over 300 team members across its Naperville and Chicago locations. The company is known for its unwavering commitment to food safety, integrity, and delivering scalable solutions to meet growing customer needs.
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