Executive Leadership
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ABOUT NAT ALSTON, JR.
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Prior to the December 2000 founding of The Horizons Group, Nat was the Vice President of Human Resources for State Employees Credit Union of Maryland. In that capacity, he directed the overall human resource function for the largest credit union in the State of Maryland. With over 450 employees and one billion dollars in assets, Nat was part of the senior management team that set the strategic direction for the credit union.
Before joining SECU, Nat was the Regional Director for Human Resources for Service America Corporation, a major food service contractor. In that capacity, Nat supervised a team of 4 and was responsible for the company’s largest regional human resources function, which consisted of approximately 8,000 employees in 16 states.
Additionally, Nat previously worked at:
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The Marriott Corporation as Corporate Manager of Employee Relations and Manager of Employment
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Holiday Inns, Inc. as Manager of Employment
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Baptist Memorial Hospital Health Care System as Manager of Human Resources
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PYA Monarch a division of Sara Lee Corporation as Manager of Corporate Employee Relations
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The HBH Corporation as an Overseas Recruiter
Nat Alston is the President & Founder of The Horizons Group, Inc. He has 40+ years of executive-level and mid-level human resources experience in a variety of positions covering a diverse range of industries including:
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Financial Services
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Health Care
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Hospitality
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Food Services
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Food Distribution
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Higher Education
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Local & State Government
EXPERIENCE
Prior to entering corporate America, Nat spent 10 years in Law Enforcement serving as a Maryland State Police Officer, a Prince George’s County Police Officer and as Director of Public Safety, Bowie State College (now Bowie State University).
In 1998, Nat along with twelve other senior human resource executives founded the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources. In 2001 he was elected as the National President. This is an organization that represents over 2000 African American Human Resource professionals in 30 cities. Nat is a Lifetime Member Emeritus of the organization.
Nat was also the 2009 – 2011 President of The University of Maryland University College National Alumni Association. He serves on the Executive Board of The National Association of African Americans in Human Resources as Past National President, and The National Institute of Urban Entrepreneurship as Executive Director and is a member of the Publisher’s Advisory Board for Doctor of Dentistry Business Magazine.
Nat was a weekly contributor to radio station WEAA, Morgan State University on Mondays on the Sandy Mallory Show with his “Tips to Elevate Your Career.”
He has spoken before numerous Civic Organizations, Colleges, and business organizations. Nat received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland University College.
TESTIMONIALS
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I’ve known Nat Alston personally and professionally for more than a decade. He is one of the wisest and kindest people I know. He has the ability to see things from 30,000 feet, the experience to discern what they mean, and the expertise to chart a path forward in the right direction. I don’t make major life or business decisions without speaking with Nat first. As a disabled Air Force Veteran, I affectionately say that Nat is my wingman. He should be yours too.
A.J. AliFounder & CEO, L.O.V.E. Is The Answer
This is the space to share a review from one of the business's clients or Nat's extensive background in human resources, spanning over 45 years, reflects his unparalleled expertise in strategic planning, talent acquisition, executive search, and management/leadership development. His passion for empowering individuals and organizations is truly inspiring, making him an invaluable asset in the realm of human capital consulting..
Xavier (Dr. X) Bruce
Founder & CEO, Uplift Resilience Academy
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Brian K. Smith
CEO, E Industries