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About Dean Fullerton
Strategic HR Consultant
With over 15 years of HR Consultant experience, Dean focuses on building meaningful partnerships and delivering impactful results. He is recognized for his pragmatic approach to business operations and human resources leadership, specializing in fractional and interim HR leadership, compensation & benefits planning, overseeing implementation of payroll and HRIS systems, auditing and mentoring junior HR professionals. His background spans multiple industries including chemicals, oil and gas, mining, non-profit, medical devices, transportation and aerospace.
In 2009, Dean founded Human Resource Advisors, LLC offering retained or project-based HR consulting services. His reputation for delivering effective HR solutions gained traction. Dean's comprehensive experience, commitment to mentoring, and dedication to excellence make him a trusted and valuable asset to any organization.​
Dean has served as a guest adjunct professor to a business school and volunteers at Mission NE and the Houston Food Bank. In his spare time he enjoys exercising, time with his wife, grandchildren, two dogs and being an active member of his community church.
Testimonials
As a dedicated consultant I want to help clients achieve their objectives. I value each relationship and am honored to share some client testimonials. Contact me for more feedback.
Dean brings vast knowledge to the table in fostering a positive, solution-oriented approach to all matters of HR, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, talent management, and compliance. In my time working with Dean, I have been impressed by the clarity with which he communicates the many nuances of the HR landscape in a way that brings the heart of the matter to the forefront, ensuring understanding by business leaders and employees and highlighting the experience-anchored lens he assesses any situation through. He endeavors to establish trust and open communication with all teams and across all organization levels, and in that, he is a refreshingly productive and dependable HR advisor.
Sara Steed, PHR
Director, Human Resources & Administration
Beacon Offshore Energy
I am pleased to recommend Dean Fullerton, with whom I had the privilege of working with at USWS. Dean excelled in leading our HR function, demonstrating exceptional expertise and strategic vision. He successfully implemented and managed a self-insurance model for medical benefits, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising quality. As a trustee of our 401k plan, Dean ensured diligent oversight and promoted employee participation in the plan to help them achieve financial security. His skills in conflict resolution and incident investigation fostered a fair and productive workplace, resolving issues with professionalism and tact. Additionally, Dean maintained seamless payroll operations and ensured strict compliance with regulations, showcasing his attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Dean’s leadership and multifaceted contributions would make him an invaluable asset to any team.
Christopher Wirtz
VP, Internal Audit & Process Controls
US Well Services
I had the pleasure of working with Dean during our time at U.S. Well Services, where he led HR through a period of rapid change and growth. Dean brings a rare mix of strategic insight, operational expertise, and a steady, solutions-focused approach to even the most complex challenges. He quickly earned the trust of both leadership and employees, and consistently aligned people strategy with business needs. Dean would be an invaluable asset to any company as a consultant—especially for organizations navigating growth, change, or transformation.
I can confidently say that I wouldn’t be where I am today without Dean’s unwavering support. He played a pivotal role in my career development, offering valuable guidance through challenging situations.
As my Supervisor, Dean was always available to brainstorm ideas and never hesitated to step in and assist with any task at hand. Even now, I can still rely on him for support and guidance to navigate any situation!
Sarah Sopko, PHR
I had the privilege of working for Dean, at US Well services from 2017- 2022. Dean had a work style that made him very approachable and a great team leader. He was always good with feedback on how we could improve our interactions with employees, and always willing to listen to our issues and work through the situation to have the best outcome. When our company had an owner change- he was very instrumental in guiding all of the US Well employees thru the change and available to listen to concerns. Even now that we no longer work together, I still consider him to be a mentor in my life, and someone I can reach out to for advice about my career.
Donna Boyd