Tracey Ristow
About Tracey Ristow
Tracey Ristow serves as the Vice President of Human Resources Operations and Talent Acquisition at Option Care Health, where she has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in talent acquisition and HR operations, she has a strong record of improving team performance and reducing employee turnover.
Work at Option Care Health
Tracey Ristow has held multiple roles at Option Care Health since 2016. She began as the Director of Talent Acquisition and progressed to the Director of Human Resources, focusing on Talent Acquisition and HR Operations/Technology from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, she transitioned to the Senior Director of Human Resources, where she managed Talent Acquisition and HR Operations & Technology. In 2022, she was promoted to Vice President of Human Resources Operations & Talent Acquisition, where she continues to oversee HR operations and talent acquisition strategies.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at Option Care Health, Tracey Ristow worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2014 to 2016. She also served as a Recruiting Manager at Footprint Retail Services from 2007 to 2011 and as a Senior Recruiter at Career Education Corporation from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Restoration Hardware and Williams-Sonoma, Inc./Pottery Barn Division, where she gained valuable management and operational experience.
Education and Expertise
Tracey Ristow earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management from Iowa State University, completing her studies from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in human resources, particularly in talent acquisition and operational efficiency. She has demonstrated proficiency in balancing operational demands with strategic HR goals, contributing to her successful career in human resources.
Achievements in Human Resources
Tracey Ristow has a proven track record in enhancing team performance and customer service through the implementation of process efficiencies. She has successfully reduced employee turnover by employing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Her experience in various HR roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives effectively.