Laura Walker 

Laura Walker is a senior executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in human capital management, payroll, benefits administration, and multi-state workforce operations. As one of the Founders and Chief People Officer of Summit Range Consulting Group, she provides strategic oversight of people operations, regulatory compliance, and organizational effectiveness, while supporting clients in optimizing their human resources, payroll, and bookkeeping functions.

She brings deep expertise in employee relations, risk mitigation, and the design of scalable HR and operational frameworks that support growth across complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. Laura is recognized for her disciplined approach to compliance, financial accuracy in workforce and bookkeeping processes, and her ability to drive operational efficiencies while maintaining a strong employee-centered culture. Through her work with clients, Laura partners with organizations to strengthen foundational business functions, streamline payroll and financial processes, and enhance HR infrastructure—ensuring alignment between people strategy and overall business performance.

A certified True Colors Facilitator, Laura incorporates behavioral insights into leadership development and organizational strategy, strengthening communication, engagement, and team performance. Her leadership has been recognized with the Employee of the
Year Award from the State of California for her commitment to service excellence and employee advocacy.

Laura remains focused on advancing governance, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring organizations are well-positioned to navigate evolving regulatory and workforce landscapes. She is committed to contributing diverse perspectives and
strategic insight to support long-term organizational success.