Allen Austin Fills HR Position for The Lebermuth Company

Adria Logan joins as director of human resources at the essential oils supplier

Mar. 20, 2026 at 9:03am

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Houston-based executive search firm Allen Austin has assisted in the recruitment of Adria Logan as director of human resources at The Lebermuth Company, a privately held supplier of essential oils, fragrance compounds, and flavor ingredients. The search was led by Liz Townsend and Edie Bartlett, who partnered closely with Lebermuth's leadership team to identify a leader who will strengthen HR strategy and champion a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Why it matters

This placement comes at an exciting time for Lebermuth as the organization continues to invest in its people, culture, and long-term growth strategy. Adria Logan's strategic mindset and collaborative approach make her well-suited to support Lebermuth's continued evolution and organizational development.

The details

Adria Logan is a strategic talent and operational leader with over 18 years of cross-sector experience in higher education and healthcare. She is an expert in driving organizational effectiveness by designing and executing strategic talent acquisition, robust talent review processes, and workforce planning. Logan has a proven track record in developing and launching leadership development programs and managing internship initiatives. She previously served as senior director of organizational effectiveness at the University of Notre Dame.

  • Adria Logan was recruited as director of human resources at The Lebermuth Company in March 2026.

The players

Adria Logan

Adria Logan is the new director of human resources at The Lebermuth Company. She is a strategic talent and operational leader with over 18 years of cross-sector experience in higher education and healthcare.

The Lebermuth Company

The Lebermuth Company is a privately held supplier of essential oils, fragrance compounds, and flavor ingredients serving a range of industries including personal care, food and beverage, household products, and aromatherapy. Founded in 1908, the company sources, tests, and distributes natural and synthetic ingredients, and also develops custom formulations for clients.

Allen Austin

Allen Austin is a top 40 global management consulting firm specializing in executive search and leadership advisory services. The firm partnered with Lebermuth's leadership team to identify Adria Logan as the new director of human resources.

Liz Townsend

Liz Townsend is a partner at Allen Austin and part of the firm's leadership advisory segment. She specializes in consumer goods and services with emphasis on health, fitness and restaurant brands.

Edie Bartlett

Edie Bartlett is a partner at Allen Austin and a member of the firm's consumer & retail, marketing officer, business development, and industrial practices. She has over 20 years' experience in executive leadership roles with prestigious consumer packaged goods companies.

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What they’re saying

“This placement comes at an exciting time for Lebermuth as the organization continues to invest in its people, culture, and long-term growth strategy. Adria brings a thoughtful, people-first leadership style, deep human resources expertise, and a strong ability to align talent strategy with business objectives. Her strategic mindset and collaborative approach make her exceptionally well-suited to support Lebermuth's continued evolution and organizational development.”

— Allen Austin

“Feeling incredibly grateful to Liz and Edie from Allen Austin for their partnership and support throughout the recruitment process and for sharing this announcement. Their guidance made this transition both smooth and meaningful.”

— Adria Logan, Director of Human Resources, The Lebermuth Company

“Joining a small, family-run business is an opportunity I'm energized by. I'm looking forward to making a positive impact on their legacy – helping evolve HR into a strategic, people-first business partner and contributing to a team and culture with such strong roots.”

— Adria Logan, Director of Human Resources, The Lebermuth Company

The takeaway

This hire highlights The Lebermuth Company's commitment to investing in its people and culture as it continues to grow. Adria Logan's expertise in driving organizational effectiveness and aligning talent strategy with business objectives will be crucial in supporting the company's evolution and long-term success.