Debbie DeGooyer is the Director of Human Resources at Arcane Marketing and the person who makes sure the humans behind the work are set up to actually do their best work. She built the HR department from the ground up: the policies, the procedures, the benefits structure, the onboarding process, all of it. Before she arrived, those things existed in varying degrees. Now they exist on purpose.
Her role sits at the intersection of people and operations. Day to day, that means partnering with leadership, managing compliance, developing talent, and making sure the culture people talk about in job interviews is the same culture people experience on a Tuesday afternoon.
She thinks of herself as a resource first. The team at Arcane Marketing is talented, driven, and genuinely good at what they do. Debbie’s job is to make sure nothing gets in their way and that they have what they need to keep showing up like that.
In 2023, she earned her SHRM-CP certification, adding formal credentials to a career already built on real-world experience. She completed the Human Resources Management certificate program at Utah Valley University and holds 2 associate degrees from UVU and SLCC. She is currently pursuing a degree in World Languages and Cultures at the University of Utah. Certifications in performance management, AI ethics, LinkedIn Learning’s management program, yoga instruction, and Utah notary work are also on the list. She keeps adding to it.
Raised in Lehi, Utah, in a large family where hard work was expected and teamwork was non-negotiable. Today she lives in Centerville with her husband, her best friend, and their 4 kids. If they all sit down for dinner at the same time, it counts as a win.
What Debbie Focuses on at Arcane Marketing
- HR Department Infrastructure & Compliance
- Organizational Culture & Engagement
- Benefits Strategy & Administration
- Remote Workforce Coordination
- Talent Development & Retention
- Leadership Support & Strategic Planning
Debbie's favorite quote:
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” — Stephen Covey
Outside of work, you’ll find her with a cup of herbal tea and a good book on a quiet morning, out in the garden, practicing yoga, or serving in her community. She believes the same balance and intention she brings to her personal life belong in the workplace, too.
