Valerie Doherty
Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Valerie Doherty is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of both Dahl Consulting (DAHL) and Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty). Doherty first opened in 1980 and the company recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. In 2017, Valerie and the Doherty family acquired DAHL to enhance their employment services offerings. In her role as CEO for both companies, she oversees the human resources, benefits, legal and risk management departments, including all business sub-divisions. As an Owner, Valerie advantageously guides the long-term revenue growth strategies and tactically navigates both DAHL and Doherty through the ever-changing current of the employment services industry. Her wide-ranging experiences and vast term in the industry uniquely positions Valerie as a respected advisor for both her colleagues and close business partners. With her ownership, DAHL and Doherty are both certified Women’s Business Enterprises through WBENC. Valerie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and has her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. When she’s not working, Valerie enjoys family activities and playing tennis.