Joan Meldahl Murnan
About Joan Meldahl Murnan
Joan Meldahl Murnan serves as the Reward Solutions Director at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2012. She has extensive experience in compensation consulting, having worked in various roles at Thomson Reuters and other organizations over the past several decades.
Current Role as Reward Solutions Director
Joan Meldahl Murnan serves as the Reward Solutions Director at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2012, contributing over a decade of expertise in compensation strategies and reward solutions. In her current role, she focuses on developing and implementing compensation frameworks that align with organizational goals and employee satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Joan Meldahl Murnan has extensive experience at Thomson Reuters, where she worked in various capacities. She began as a Compensation Consultant from 1999 to 2000, then progressed to Senior Compensation Consultant from 2000 to 2002. She served as Manager of Compensation from 2002 to 2008 before becoming the Director of Compensation, a role she held until 2012. Her tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over 13 years.
Experience at Stanton Group and Other Organizations
Before her long-term engagement with Thomson Reuters, Joan Meldahl Murnan worked as a Senior Compensation Consultant at Stanton Group from 1997 to 1999. She also held positions at SBC as a Consultant in 1995 and at Questar as a Project Manager from 1996 to 1997. These roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in compensation and project management.
Educational Background in Psychology
Joan Meldahl Murnan has a strong educational background in psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Iowa State University, completing her studies from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Psychology from the same institution between 1990 and 1992. Earlier, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Math from Luther College, studying from 1986 to 1990.