Rena Ramsey | President
Senior VP Human Resources with Regions Bank
Phone: 205-820-2371
Email: president@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/renaramsey
Provides leadership to the local chapter consistent with state, regional, and SHRM policies, strategies and objectives. Effectively operates the chapter so needs of the members are met and goals adhered to.
Concetta Lewis | President Elect
Phone: 205-510-2663
Email: admin@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/concettalewis
Assists the President in overseeing all the activities of the chapter. Absent the President, the President Elect will perform all the presidential responsibilities.
Forrest Cook | Immediate Past President
Phone: 205-262-4809
Email: admin@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/forrest-cook-991117
Advises the President and other officers and members of the Board of Directors regarding past practices, general operations, and other matters to assist in the smooth operation of the chapter.
Wade Roley | VP Finance
Director Talent Acquisition with Employment Screening Services
Phone: 205-789-6811
Email: finance@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/wade-roley-ma-shrm-scp-83818a3
FINANCE: Acts as financial officer and advisor to chapter board of directors. Responsible for all chapter financial transactions, including submitting membership dues. Prepares reports and communicates key financial data to the Board and membership, as appropriate. Ensures appropriate level of cash reserves is maintained. Ensures forms and information with are appropriately filed with IRS, SHRM and other required entities.
Benjamin Bailey | VP Certification
Email: certification@bshrm.org
CERTIFICATION: Manages all aspects of certification classes including instructor recruitment. Encourages members to become certified and recertified. Increases the number of chapter members who are certified HR Professionals. Promotes events with SHRM and HRCI recertification credits.
Barry Smith | College Relations
Branch Manager with Manpower
Phone: (205) 823-2765
Email: collegerelations@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/barry-smith-mba-15632210
COLLEGE RELATIONS: Manages the relationship with existing Student Chapters including participation in SHRM/ALSHRM education contests and leadership programs, scholarship programs, internship and mentor programs. Assists students with career advice and networking opportunities. Workforce Readiness monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis local activities concerning workforce readiness issues. Plans and encourages chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena. Develops and responds to requests from the community for consultations in the area of workforce planning, employment strategies and career assistance
Kristen Roley | VP Communications
HR Specialist II with ProAssurance
Phone: 205-877-4400
Email: communications@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/kroley
COMMUNICATIONS: Responsible for promoting BSHRM brand, creating monthly newsletter, managing and maintaining the website and social media pages. Designs promotion and other materials for chapter activities.
Shauna Griffis | VP Governance and Foundation
HR Consultant – Research & Analytics with VIVA Health
Phone: 205-558-3370
Email: foundation@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/shaunamoerke
GOVERNANCE AND FOUNDATION: Educates, promotes, and represents the interests of the SHRM Foundation and its activities to the chapter membership. Leads fundraising efforts. Maintains Bylaws and operating procedures. Administers nomination and election process.
Kimberly Ward | Legislative/Legal
Associate with Jackson Lewis
Phone: 205-332-3100
Email: legal@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/kimberly-ward-2249a87
LEGISLATIVE: Plans and implements annual Legislative Update workshop. Coordinates with ALSHRM Legislative Director, an annual visit to The Hill, and reports results to membership. Monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis pending legislative, regulatory and legal action at the federal, state, and local level that may have an impact on the management of human resources. Periodically presents key changes or important to know information to membership.
Cierra Belser | VP Member Services
Diversity Relations Managers with Personnel Staffing
Phone: 334-277-0380
Email: membership@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/cierra-johnson-belser-68ba9a47
MEMBER SERVICES: Manages the membership function to successfully achieve an increase in new and retained chapter memberships. Develops and implements ongoing campaigns to attract new members. Welcomes new members into the chapter. Tracks and monitors the new member experience. Monitors participation of current members, pending membership expirations and lapsed memberships. Recommends solutions and takes action to preserve memberships.
Derek Brown | VP Programs
Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch
Phone: 256-239-6034
Email: programs@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/derek-conrad-brown-025b99
PROGRAMMING: Execute and/or develop quality speakers for seminars, workshops and other professional development opportunities for the chapter membership. Coordinates arrangements and handles provisions for certification credits, etc.
Tracy Neeley | VP Workforce Readiness
Personnel Manager with Alabama Public Television
Phone: 205-451-0134
Email: workforcedevelopment@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/tracy-neeley-b7052412
WORKFORCE READINESS: Monitors and evaluates on a continuing basis local activities concerning workforce readiness issues. Plans and encourages chapter involvement and activities impacting the workforce readiness arena. Develops and responds to requests from the community for consultations in the area of workforce planning, employment strategies and career assistance
Ramona Graffeo | VP Sponsorship
Senior Consultant with Vinnings Management
Phone: 205-705-6517
Email: sponsorship@bshrm.org
linkedin.com/in/ramonagraffeo
SPONSORSHIP: Identifies and acquires sponsors for BSHRM meetings and events in return for an opportunity to promote their product or service to members. Builds relationships and satisfaction among current and potential new sponsors.
