Council Leadership

Are you interested in serving in a leadership position with the Virginia SHRM State Council or a local Chapter? Get Involved!

Officers
Chapter Presidents
Central District
Eastern District
Metro District
Northern District
Southern District
Southwest District
District Directors
Core Leadership
Functional Directors
Emeritus - Past State Presidents
Chapter Presidents: Central District
JANE MCKENZIE DAVIS
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA
President
Charlottesville SHRM
tel: 434-942-7237
CLAUDIA DORNIN
President

Fauquier/Culpeper SHRM
tel: 703-801-0179
JAMIE SALERNO
SHRM-SCP
President
Fredericksburg Regional SHRM
tel: 804-819-5151, x54085
Officers
MICHAEL G. LATSKO
J.D., SHRM-CP, PHR
State Director
tel: 434-924-9054
BETTY WILCHER
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
State Director Elect
tel: 434-766-6747
MISSIE MURDOCK
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Secretary
tel: 804-837-1525
BRENDA MADDEN
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Treasurer
tel: 804-780-2076
KAREN A. EDMONDS
SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, SPHR
Immediate, Past State Director
tel: 540-257-4782
Chapter Presidents: Eastern District
KELLY LANE
President

Hampton Roads SHRM
tel: 757-581-5849
ELIZABETH VELIZ
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA
President
Peninsula Chapter SHRM
GRETCHEN FLYNN MORRIS
SHRM-SCP, GPHR, IMBA
President
Richmond SHRM
tel: 434-924-9054
Chapter Presidents
JANE MCKENZIE DAVIS
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA
President
Charlottesville SHRM
tel: 434-942-7237
CLAUDIA DORNIN
President

Fauquier/Culpeper SHRM
tel: 703-801-0179
JAMIE SALERNO
SHRM-SCP
President
Fredericksburg Regional SHRM
tel: 804-819-5151, x54085
KELLY LANE
President

Hampton Roads SHRM
tel: 757-581-5849
ELIZABETH VELIZ
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MBA
President
Peninsula Chapter SHRM
GRETCHEN FLYNN MORRIS
SHRM-SCP, GPHR, IMBA
President
Richmond SHRM
tel: 434-924-9054
NICOLE BELYNA
SHRM-SCP
President
DC SHRM
tel: 443-966-3872, x151
RAE DUFFY
PHR, SHRM-CP
President
Dulles SHRM
tel: 703-385-7200, x288
MICHAEL POERKSEN
SHRM-CP, PHR
President
Loudoun SHRM
tel: 703-847-1496, x50138
KAT BENDER
President

Northern Virginia SHRM
tel: 571-527-7166
MEG RIAT
SHRM-CP, PHR
President
Prince William SHRM
tel: 571-364-5026
STEPHANIE REESE
President

Shenandoah Valley SHRM
MICHAEL CUTRONA
SHRM-SCP, PHR
President
Winchester SHRM
SHARON BARKSDALE
President

Blue Ridge Human Resource Association
tel: ‭276-638-3243‬
PAUL KOPACK SPHR
HCS, SCP
President
Lynchburg Regional SHRM
tel: 434-688-6131
BRIAN F. ARD
PHR, SHRM-CP
President
Roanoke Valley SHRM
tel: 540-562-5443, x8774
ANGIE MCADAMS
President

Southside SHRM
tel: 434-251-8147
YVONNE ANNETTE HURT
SHRM-CP, A-PHR
President
New River Valley SHRM
tel: 540-585-9300, x7118
VALERIE LEE
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPP, MBA
President
Southwest Virginia SHRM
tel: 276-523-2400, x375
District Directors
CHRISTINA PERKINS
SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, Central District
Chapters include:
Charlottesville SHRM, Fauquier/Culpeper SHRM, and Fredericksburg Regional SHRM
tel: 540-399-1262
JOSIE PEARSON
SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, Eastern District
Chapters include:
Hampton Roads SHRM, Peninsula Chapter of SHRM, and Richmond SHRM
tel: 757-660-3804
DERON LEHMAN
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
DIR, Metro District
Chapters include:
DC SHRM, Dulles SHRM, Loudoun SHRM, Northern Virginia SHRM, and Prince William SHRM
tel: 202-262-7946
SHERI BENDER
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MS ED
DIR, Northern District
Chapters include:
Chapters include: Shenandoah Valley SHRM and Winchester Area SHRM
tel: 540-435-9557
LESLIE RAKES
SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, Southern District
Chapters include:
Southside Virginia SHRM, Blue Ridge HR Association, Lynchburg Regional SHRM, Roanoke Valley SHRM
tel: 276-732-4934
PAM GILES
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
DIR, Southwest District
Chapters include:
New River Valley SHRM and Southwest Virginia SHRM
tel: 276-523-2400, ext. 212
Chapter Presidents: Metro District
NICOLE BELYNA
SHRM-SCP
President
DC SHRM
tel: 443-966-3872, x151
RAE DUFFY
PHR, SHRM-CP
President
Dulles SHRM
tel: 703-385-7200, x288
MICHAEL POERKSEN
SHRM-CP, PHR
President
Loudoun SHRM
tel: 703-847-1496, x50138
KAT BENDER
President

Northern Virginia SHRM
tel: 571-527-7166
MEG RIAT
SHRM-CP, PHR
President
Prince William SHRM
tel: 571-364-5026
Core Leadership
TODD NOEBEL
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
COORD, A-Team
tel: 804-432-2183
MICHELLE STALNAKER
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, M.A.
DIR, Certification
tel: 304-203-2186
JOHNNA EHLERT
CO-CH, College Relations

MICHAEL POERKSEN
SHRM-CP, PHR
CO-CH, College Relations
tel: 703-847-1496, x50138
TINA GARRETT-RAGLAND
DIR, Diversity & Inclusion; Workforce Education

tel: 434-948-5463
TIFFANY P. DEANS
SPHR, SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, Membership
tel: 703-483-2413
PATRICIA CRAFT
SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, SHRM Foundation
tel: 540-746-1125
Chapter Presidents: Northern District
STEPHANIE REESE
President

Shenandoah Valley SHRM
MICHAEL CUTRONA
SHRM-SCP, PHR
President
Winchester SHRM
Functional Directors
PAM GIBSON GOFF
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, MUA
DIR, Best Practices
tel: 540-553-6383
SUSAN GROSSMAN
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
DIR, Communications
ROBIN HOBSON
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
CO-DIR, Conferences
SHAMEKA DAVENPORT
SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, PH.D.
CO-DIR, Conferences
tel: 434-947-2440
ELAINE HOGAN ESQ.
DIR, Legislative

tel: 757-698-7299
JOHN F. KATES
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
DIR, Social Media
tel: 804-837-1524
BETH RUSH
PHR
DIR, Special Projects
MEG O. WAGNER-DIGGS
SHRM-CP, PHR
DIR, Sponsorships/Partnership; DIR, Technology
tel: 757-817-3244
KARIS TANNER
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
CH, 2019 State Conf
DERON LEHMAN
SHRM-SCP, SPHR
CO-CH, 2020 State Conf
tel: 202-262-7946
JOSIE PEARSON
SHRM-CP, PHR
CO-CH, 2020 State Conf
tel: 757-660-3804
GAIL WHITE
SHRM-CSP, SPHR
CO-CH, 2020 State Conf
tel: 434-243-3509
BURT THOMPSON
DIR, Veterans & Military

tel: 907-957-0607
JESSAMYN DUPREE
SHRM-CP
LIAS, Young Professionals
tel: 703-209-5497
Chapter Presidents: Southern District
SHARON BARKSDALE
President

Blue Ridge Human Resource Association
tel: ‭276-638-3243‬
PAUL KOPACK SPHR
HCS, SCP
President
Lynchburg Regional SHRM
tel: 434-688-6131
BRIAN F. ARD
PHR, SHRM-CP
President
Roanoke Valley SHRM
tel: 540-562-5443, x8774
ANGIE MCADAMS
President

Southside SHRM
tel: 434-251-8147
Chapter Presidents: Southwest District
YVONNE ANNETTE HURT
SHRM-CP, A-PHR
President
New River Valley SHRM
tel: 540-585-9300, x7118
VALERIE LEE
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPP, MBA
President
Southwest Virginia SHRM
tel: 276-523-2400, x375
Emeritus - Past State Presidents
SUSAN CRAFT
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, GPHR, MS

MARCY ENGLE
PHR

tel: ‭(540) 435-1044‬
CINDY HALE
SHRM-CSP, SPHR

tel: 540-552-3515, x307
JOHN F. KATES
SHRM-SCP, SPHR

tel: 804-837-1524
COY RENICK
SHRM-SCP, SPHR

tel: 540-556-4480‬
MARTHA SMITH
SPHR, J.D., M.A.

tel: 757-352-4070
PAM SNYDER
SHRM-SCP, SPHR

tel: 540-434-5965, x1240
MADELINE TAYLOR
SHRM-SCP, SPHR

tel: 804-768-6457
STEVE ZIMMERMAN
SPHR, M.A, A.G.S

tel: 540-292-2244
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HR Virginia Wins Pinnacle Award for Bold Purpose to Thrive Program

HR Virginia was one of 12 human resource organizations from across the country to win the award from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), the highest honor given to SHRM state councils and chapters for notable contributions to the human resource profession.

“HR Virginia is pleased to be honored through this prestigious award. It brings recognition to our 19 chapters and State Council leaders who bring their missions to life every day to serve and provide opportunities for HR professionals in Virginia & DC.” said, Karen A. Edwards, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-SCP, SPHR – Immediate Past State Director

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SHRM and HRCI Certification

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Commonwealth Stem Industry Internship Program (CSIIP)

The Commonwealth STEM industry Internship Program (CSIIP) is a no-fee online system that enables companies to select and hire spring, summer, and fall interns from a large pool of pre-qualifed college and university STEM students throughout Virginia. Funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, CSIIP is managed by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and is partners with organizationa like Virginia SHRM. Visit www.CSIIP.org for more details and/or download the program flyer HERE.

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HR Virginia Annual Conference
The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA

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April 19-22, 2020
2019 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
Join us for the largest and best HR conference in the world, June 23 - 26, 2019 in Las Vegas.

There is no better place for HR professional development than SHRM’s Annual Conference & Exposition. By attending, you’ll gain the tools and resources you need to implement successful HR practices – which help your company succeed.

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June 23-26, 2019
Best Places to Work in Virginia
2020 Program Information

The Best Places to Work in Virginia is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the areas best employers and providing organizations with value employee feedback.

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Best Places to Work in Virginia?
Best Practices Impact Awards
Deadline is Tuesday, November 22, 2019

Apply Today!

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Best Practices Impact Awards

HR Virginia SHRM partners for the ninth year with Virginia Business Magazine and The Virginia Chamber of Commerce to bring you a state-wide survey and competition. If you think your organization has what it takes to be honored on the “Best Places to Work in Virginia” list or if you simply want to learn more about the project, we invite you to visit www.BestPlacesToWorkVa.com.