About Us
Human Potential Consultants (HPC) is a family and women-owned firm delivering staffing and project management solutions to government and commercial agencies. We provide trusted personnel and operational support—serving as a reliable link to a better future.
Executive Team
HPC is a family and women-owned enterprise specializing in full-service staffing and project management for personnel and onsite operational solutions nationwide. We recruit, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and support personnel and operations across all position levels—from frontline workers to specialized experts.
Founded by Garnett Newcombe in 1997, HPC was built on the belief that strengthening workforce capacity across sectors drives meaningful change within organizational systems and infrastructure. Our eclectic experience—spanning defense, facilities, and behavioral health—allows us to meet complex, evolving needs while creating sustainable opportunities and contributing to economic growth that lead to a better future for all stakeholders.
Founder, President
Dr. Newcombe
Dr. Garnett Newcombe is the Founder and President of Human Potential Consultants, LLC (HPC). She has over 30 years of experience in community outreach, recruitment and program development. Her expertise in research and project management evolved while teaching as an Adjunct Professor at several Southern California community colleges and California State University, Dominguez Hills, for more than 10 years. Newcombe has received numerous awards and recognitions nationally to include U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of the 100 businesses that have created at least 100 jobs prior to graduating from the 8(a) program and the “Give Me Five” award presented by Women Impacting Public Policy. This award honors leaders who have dedicated time and energy to the small business community locally, nationally and world-wide.
CEO
Deidre Norville
Deidre Norville, LMSW, assumed the role of CEO at HPC in 2021. Her journey at HPC began in 2000, overseeing contracts for social programs and managing residential facilities and in-prison programs. As Chief Operations Officer over the subsequent decade, she supervised the onboarding and training of 150 employees across 9 states, fostering a positive work environment. Deidre’s responsibilities expanded to include financial management of government contracts, workforce programs, and compliance across all of HPC’s community- based programs. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Deidre holds a master’s degree in social work and is a licensed master’s level social worker in Texas. She has served as a Policy professor for more than 8 years in the MSW program at the University of Southern California and has extensive experience in diverse social work roles with various populations. Actively engaged in professional affiliations and community service, Deidre presents at regional conferences on various community-based organization topics.
Chief Operations & Safety Officer
James Norville II
James Norville II is the Chief Operations & Safety Officer at HPC. With more than 27 years of experience, he establishes, formulates, and directs strategies to prudently structure safety and related operations for HPC’s internal departments and project locations nationwide. With 20 years of experience in the company, James is responsible for the development, implementation, and process flow of safety operations for the company. James also actively oversees research, onboarding, and management of specific contract acquisitions and project site locations. He collaborates with different departments, locations, and clients to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and devise effective strategies to mitigate them. James also conducts regular safety audits, inspections, and training sessions to ensure that HPC’s workforce is equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle emergency situations and prevent accidents.
Business Manager
Lenora Vides
Lenora Vides is the Business Manager at HPC. With 17 years of experience in the company, Lenora is responsible for overseeing and managing the business operations at HPC. Lenora’s primary responsibilities include financial management, strategic planning, and ensuring the smooth functioning of day-to-day business activities. She works closely with the executive team to develop and implement effective business strategies that drive growth and profitability for HPC.
Project Manager and QA Manager
Lakesha Haynes
Lakesha Haynes is a highly skilled Project & QA Manager at HPC. With an impressive tenure of 11 years at HPC, Lakesha is responsible for overseeing, managing, and ensuring quality assurance for various projects within HPC and nationwide. She works closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of deliverables. As the QA manager, Lakesha plays a vital role in onboarding and training new personnel for the project site locations. She maintains efficiency and compliance in relation to project staff, subcontractors, and HPC contract requirements. Lakesha is also responsible for ensuring safe and secure work environments at all HPC project locations. She actively collaborates with HPC safety teams and project locations to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and develop comprehensive safety protocols and procedures. She conducts regular safety audits, inspections, and training sessions to ensure that HPC’s workforce is well-equipped to handle emergency situations and prevent accidents.
Contract Manager
Eric R. Hilton, J.D.
Eric R. Hilton, is Contract Manager at HPC. Eric is responsible for advising on all contractual matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. He works closely with the executive team and department heads to identify potential legal risks and develop effective strategies to mitigate them. Eric’s expertise also includes contract review, negotiation, and enforcement, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution.
Our Mission
The mission of HPC is to deliver high-quality staffing and project management solutions, strengthening personnel and operations that support the goals of government and commercial agencies nationwide.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the provider of choice for comprehensive staffing, project and operational management solutions—trusted by government and commercial agencies, and chosen by dedicated professionals. We are committed to being a reliable partner and a trusted link to a better future through meaningful work, strong relationships, ethical leadership, and shared success.
Our Values
Cultivating Strong Relationships
“We prioritize enduring relationships with our clients, employees, and partners, fostering trust and collaboration within and beyond our workplace community for shared success.”
Exemplifying Leadership Integrity
“Our leadership upholds the highest ethical standards, inspiring confidence and respect within our organization and
broader communities through exemplary conduct and ethical decision-making.”
Ensuring Effective Communication
“At our core, open and transparent communication thrives among employees, clients, and community partners, fostering
understanding and driving meaningful progress.”
Embracing Teamwork
“Recognizing the strength in diversity, we value teamwork within our workplace, leveraging collective talents and perspectives to
achieve exceptional results for our employees, clients and the communities we serve.”
Pursuing Excellence
“We relentlessly pursue excellence for our clients, community, and workforce, continuously striving for the highest standards and
driving positive change within and beyond our organization.”
Client Performance
Clients we've provided talent for previously.
Our Capabilities & Experience
HPC has over 25 years of experience delivering comprehensive staffing, project, and operational management solutions to government and commercial agencies nationwide. We specialize in addressing complex workforce needs across multiple sectors—including defense, facilities, and behavioral health—by providing full-spectrum support from recruitment and onboarding to supervision and operational oversight.
Our long-standing performance is backed by strong financial stability and a proven ability to manage multi-state operations across 32+ locations in 8 states.
We have successfully deployed and overseen workforce teams of more than 150 full-time and part-time employees, demonstrating consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and workforce retention across a variety of contract types.
HPC brings deep operational expertise, quality-driven systems, and the flexibility to scale quickly—while maintaining responsiveness and alignment with our customers’ mission objectives.
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