Kelly Hansen

Senior Vice President, People and Culture

Kelly joined Veit in January 2022 as the Senior Vice President of People and Culture, bringing over 25 years of experience in human resources and safety in the manufacturing, construction, property management, and retail industries. She is driven by a deep passion for developing talent and is committed to continuous improvement across the Veit enterprise. Inspired by our mission to Never Settle and Dig Deeper, she approaches her role with a relentless drive for excellence and is dedicated to helping employees achieve their fullest potential.

Kelly develops and executes strategic initiatives that fuel Veit’s growth and long-term success by providing visionary leadership for the Business Development, Human Resources, Talent Development, Marketing, and Safety teams, ensuring alignment with the company’s values and strategic goals.

Kelly earned her degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from St. Cloud State University and received her master’s in management from the College of St. Scholastica. She also holds a certification as a Professional in Human Resources. 

Kelly is a passionate advocate for the construction industry, committed to raising awareness of its rewarding career opportunities. Kelly actively serves on the board of the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter. She also contributes to the Associated General Contractors of America’s HR Committee and participates in industry panels to inspire and mentor emerging talent.

Kelly and her husband stay busy with their three children and three dogs outside of work. She loves watching her kids compete in sports, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with family and friends.