Virtual Interview Practice with the Associated Industries HR Team!

Julia Guinn

Human Resources Advisor

Associated Industries

Julia Guinn is a Human Resources Advisor with Associated Industries, where she provides employment law and HR compliance guidance to employers across Washington and Idaho. Her work focuses on navigating complex regulatory requirements, mitigating organizational risk, and supporting effective workforce management. Julia brings extensive operational experience, having progressed through leadership roles and ultimately serving as a Human Resources Director prior to joining Associated Industries. Julia holds the SHRM-SCP credential and is committed to delivering clear, practical, and legally sound guidance to the organizations she serves.

Sara Morrison

Business Development & Workforce Training

Associated Industries

Sara Morrison serves in Business Development and Workforce Training at Associated Industries. She partners with employers to strengthen leadership, build compliant HR foundations, and improve workplace culture. With a background in sales, training, and human resources, she brings both strategic insight and practical guidance to her work. Sara designs and delivers engaging supervisor and management trainings tailored to real-world challenges. She is passionate about helping organizations create engaged, skilled, and legally sound workplaces.

Padric Olney

Human Resources Advisor

Associated Industries

Padric serves as a Human Resources Advisor with Associated Industries, partnering with business leaders to navigate employment challenges and strengthen their workplace practices. Since joining the organization in September 2024, he has focused on providing practical, straightforward guidance that helps employers stay compliant while supporting their operational goals. Padric brings over six years of experience in human resources, with a background that includes recruiting, HR generalist work, and advisory-level consulting. Padric is driven by a genuine interest in helping employers build strong, well‑managed workplaces that are legally sound and positioned for long‑term success.

Maria Griffin

Human Resouces Advisor

Associated Industries

Maria is an experienced HR Advisor who partners with employers to build strong, compliant people practices and sustainable workplace foundations. With a background in accounting and more than a decade of human resources experience, she applies a thoughtful, analytical approach to complex workplace challenges and has successfully built HR functions from the ground up, including developing core processes and compliance frameworks for a growing software company. Maria is dedicated to helping leaders strengthen their organizations, support their employees, and cultivate workplaces where both can thrive.