Akron SHRM Committees
One of the most rewarding ways to make connections and support the human resources profession is through
involvement in Akron SHRM’s committees. Our committees offer a wide range of volunteer and leadership
opportunities. Feel free to contact a committee chairperson to see how you can become involved in your
chapter!
College Relations
Akron SHRM provides leadership to future human resource professionals by supporting local student chapters of
SHRM and offering annual scholarships for those seeking higher education in the field.
Chairperson: Cathy DuBois, PhD
cdubois@kent.edu
Compensation and Benefits
The Compensation and Benefits Committee conducts an annual compensation survey for the greater Akron area as well
as coordinates compensation and benefit related programming.
Chairperson: Kate Kelly, CEBS
Kelly@masterconsulting.com
Community Relations
The Community Relations Committee strives establish a positive presence for Akron SHRM in the education of the future
workforce and in the local community.
Chairperson: Kiesha Butler
kbutler@trilliumfs.org
Certification
The Certification Committee seeks to provide encouragement
and information relating to human resources related certifications
and higher education.
Chairperson: Liz England, SPHR
eengland@firstenergycorp.com
Diversity
The Diversity Committee provides members of Akron SHRM leadership and education regarding diversity practices and concepts.
Chairperson: Janet Morrison, PHR
janetmorrisonphr@aol.com
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) provides members information and events surrounding current legislation and educates members about
making their voices heard.
Chairperson:Jim Krosky,SPHR
jim.krosky@bcgcompany.com
Hospitality
Akron SHRM’s Hospitality Committee welcomes members and guests to all chapter functions. This committee also coordinates registration
and payment activities and 50/50 foundation raffles.
Chairperson: Patti Auber
pauber@comdocinc.com
Newsletter/Public Relations
Akron SHRM’s newsletter, the HR Leader, is produced monthly for its members. The newsletter includes information related to upcoming
meetings and workshops, legislation and chapter events/news. The Public Relations Committee seeks to publicize Akron SHRM’s meetings,
events as well as accomplishments of our members in the local media.
Chairperson: Susan Tripepi
stripepi@republicengineered.com
Membership
Akron SHRM’s Membership Committee coordinates all membership related activities and maintains our chapter roster.
Chairperson: Tom Doll
tdoll@superiorstaffing.com
Programming
Akron SHRM’s Programming Committee coordinates all speakers
and facility arrangements for the chapter’s meetings and events.
Chairperson:TerriBednar,PHR terri.bednar@proedcom.com
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee offers human resources related vendors the opportunity to share products and services with our members.
Chairperson: Kip Tobin
Kip.Tobin@expresspros.com
Website
Akron SHRM's Website Committee coordinates and implements updates to the chapter's website.
Website Administrator : Gregory Newsome
gnewsome@neo.rr.com
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