David Hughen, is currently Founder and CEO of AustinWorkNet, a strategic human capital consulting firm. Most recently he served as Cofounder and Principal of Austin HR, having successfully sold that firm to Asure Software, a publicly traded Austin-based software company, in 2018.
He brings over 30 years experience driving creative human resource strategies and solutions. Over the past 15 years, his firms have provided outsourced HR services to more than 500 client organizations in the Central Texas region, adding significant value to their operations and positively impacting their bottom line. Hughen’s emphasis is on optimizing employee commitment and performance—linked to the organization’s strategic business goals. He has Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Human Resources and Organization Development. Plus, he holds a number of certifications – including an advanced Executive Coaching Certificate from Columbia University and Professional Coaching Certificate from the International Coaching Federation.
