Bloomington-based consultancy R3 Continuum (R3c) provides behavioral health and security strategies to help companies manage workplace disruption and mitigate risk. Last year, Kevin Hayford helped his own company manage through unprecedented crises. Even before Covid, he established “communication loops” within R3c that included weekly meetings and check-ins with all employees to support their mental well-being.

This year, Hayford spearheaded creation of a Black History Month fundraiser at R3c to raise money for Twin Cities nonprofits that serve the Black community, including Connections to Independence and Cookie Cart.