Misti Mowery
Meet The Founder

Misti Mowery

Founder, CEO & CHRO
Neutral Ground Partners

After more than 25 years in human resources, Misti Mowery knows that workplace concerns rarely come with simple answers.

Today, as the founder, CEO, and CHRO of Neutral Ground Partners, Misti brings that experience to employers who need seasoned HR leadership and employees who need help understanding their workplace situations.

Real-World HR Experience For Real People

Misti has spent a career navigating the complex and often sensitive issues that arise when business needs, employee expectations, and workplace obligations intersect. That experience brings a practical understanding of what works, what needs a closer look, and how to help everyone involved move forward.

People don’t just need policies. They need practical solutions that work in the real world.

Misti Mowery
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Experience And Background

Misti has more than 25 years of HR leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility for human resources operations across healthcare, biotechnology, technology, nonprofit, and professional services organizations.

That background includes HR compliance, workplace reviews, employee relations, organizational planning, recruiting, performance management, and policy development.

Alongside an executive career, Misti pursued formal education in business, employment law, and labor law, and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

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Misti’s Approach

Start With What Is Happening

The first step is understanding your situation, exploring practical options, and recognizing when additional professional support would help.

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Understand Before Acting

Get clear on the facts and the perspectives of everyone involved.

02

Address Concerns Early

Explore practical steps while there is room to discuss options.

03

Recognize When Legal Advice Helps

Misti is not an attorney. Some situations call for independent legal advice.

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Common Questions

Questions About Working With Misti

What Does The SPHR Certification Mean?

SPHR stands for Senior Professional in Human Resources, a certification offered by the HR Certification Institute. Misti holds this credential alongside more than 25 years of HR leadership experience. The certification is a professional HR qualification, not a license to practice law.

Does Misti Work With Employees And Employers?

Yes. Neutral Ground Partners offers HR leadership and guidance to employers, as well as confidential guidance to individual employees navigating workplace concerns. The practice is grounded in genuine neutrality, with attention to the facts, the people involved, and practical options for moving forward.

How Do I Start A Conversation?

You can request a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your situation and the guidance you are looking for. Select Request A Free Consultation below to send your request. The initial conversation is an opportunity to explore next steps, with no commitment.

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A Place To Start

Whether you’re a business owner looking for experienced HR guidance or an employee trying to navigate a workplace concern, a complimentary 30-minute consultation is a place to start. No commitment, no pressure.

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Because all progress begins on Neutral Ground.