Don Kappel

About Don Kappel

With a unique blend of expertise in Human Resources Total Rewards, I specialize in Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, and reward and recognition programs. I have a proven track record of building high-performing teams and crafting Total Rewards strategies that align with organizational goals across diverse industries, including health care, restaurants, technology, and retail.My experience spans both strategic development and tactical implementation, ensuring that Total Rewards initiatives are not only innovative but also effectively executed. Through coaching and leadership, I empower teams to deliver impactful results, enhancing employee engagement and aligned with business success.Specialties: Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Executive Compensation, HRIS, Six Sigma Green Belt, Stock Compensation, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration

Experience

1. Vice President of Total Rewards

   Envision

   Jun 2025 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Reporting to the Chief People Officer, oversee all aspects of the Total Rewards program. Oversee all compensation programs, executive compensation, and incentive plan design. Prepare executive compensation recommendations and materials. Advise the Compensation Committee on all compensation and benefits plans. Direct the plan design and administration of all Long-Term and Short-Term Incentive and Equity plans. Lead the transformation of the Physician Compensation program. Lead the strategy and design of all benefit plans. Lead the transformation of benefit plans to maximize the cost effective use of the company\'s investments in benefits.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  MBA, Human Resources Management and Services

  2000 — 2005

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

  1990 — 1995

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Bachelor's degree

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Program Management
• Executive Pay
• Strategic Planning
• Deferred Compensation
• Peoplesoft
• Six Sigma
• Lean Initiatives
• Compensation Planning
• Compensation & Benefit
• Benefits Design
• Compensation Strategies
• Sales Compensation
• Process Improvement
• Total Rewards Strategies
• Integration
• Acquisition Analysis
• Compensation Plans
• Human Resources
• Employee Benefits
• Executive Compensation
• Benefits Administration
• Acquisition Integration