Brochure for Mississippi Human Resources Conference & Expo 2019 by Alicia Dallas

Taking Care of Business in HR

24TH ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI HUMAN RESOURCES

CONFERENCE & EXPO SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2019 BANCORPSOUTH AREA & CONFERENCE CENTER

TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI

A Message from the Director Welcome, we are so glad you are here! On behalf of the Mississippi State Council of SHRM, welcome to the 24th Annual HR Conference and Expo! We have an exciting two days planned. Both days are packed with informative breakout sessions, entertaining general sessions, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to spend quality time with our sponsors and exhibitors. Thank you again for joining us this year as we are Taking Care of Business in HR! Sincerely, Melissa Drennan, SHRM-CP, PHR Mississippi SHRM Director

The 24th Annual Mississippi Human Resources Conference and Expo has been pre-approved for credit by SHRM Certification.

Activity ID Number: 19-9WMC9 9.5 PDCs

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Conference at a Glance Monday, Sept 16 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM .......................................................................................... Exhibitor Booth Set Up 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ................................................................................... Pre-Conference Workshop 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ...................................... Registration and Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception

Tuesday, Sept 17 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM ................................................................................................................. Breakfast 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM .......................................... Opening General Session with Steve Gilliland 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ............................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ............................................................................................. Breakout Sessions 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ............................................ Lunch General Session with Sarah Thomas 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM .............................................................................................................. Exhibit Hall 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM .................................................................................................. Breakout Sessions 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM .................................................................................................. Breakout Sessions 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM ..................................................................................................... Wine Downtown 6:00 PM ........................................................................ Networking Event at Gumtree Art Museum

Wednesday, Sept 18 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM ............................................................................................................ Exhibit Hall 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ................................................................................................................. Breakfast 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ................................................................................................. Breakout Sessions 10:00 AM .................................................................................... Door Prize Drawings in Exhibit Hall 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ............................................................................................. Breakout Sessions 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ...................................... Lunch General Session with Elizabeth Heiskell

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Mississippi State Council of SHRM 2019 Board Members Melissa Drennan Director Shonda Kines Director-Elect Lindsey Hoskinson Secretary-Treasurer Jan Farve Past Director Jamie Hicks

Certification Director

Jessica Milam

Conference Director

Charlotte Pratt

Diversity Director/Northeast Representative

Dan Baker

Governmental Affairs Director

Cynthia Render-Leach

Membership Director

Chris Byrd

Northern District Director

Jacquelyn Mack

Publicity Director

Matolisa Smith

SHRM Foundation Director/North Central Representative

Shirley McFarland

Workforce Readiness Director

Jennifer Dutchover

Gulf Coast Chapter Representative

Dede Shows

Pine Belt Chapter Representative

Adrienne Morris

Golden Triangle Representative

Tracy Osborn

Capital Area Representative

Amy Gee

Delta Area Representative

Richard Johnson Jr

East Central Representative

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Make plans to visit the Silent Auction in the Exhibit Hall. All proceeds from the auction will go to the SHRM Foundation.

Bids will close out at 11:30 AM on September 18th! The SHRM Foundation empowers HR professional to be a social force.Â The SHRM Foundation offers scholarships to educate and develop HR professionals and opportunities for HR professionals to make a difference in their local communities. In 2019, the SHRM Foundation will deliver more than 300 scholarships and awards to provide HR professionals with the opportunities to grow, learn and develop while recognizing their impact in our workforce. 4 | 24th Annual Mississippi Human Resource Conference and Expo

Chapter Information If you are not affiliated with a local chapter, see the list below of chapters located in Mississippi. Please contact the chapter president closest to you and ask for membership information. Most chapters offer monthly meeting and networking events. Chapter

Areas

President

Capital Area #143

Jackson Metro Area

Tracy Osborn cahra.shrm.org tracy.osborn@waggonereng.com

Delta Area #508

Cleveland, Greenville, Greenwood, Indianola

Amy Gee dhrma.shrm.org Agee@VikingRange.com

East Central HRA #613

Meridian

Richard Johnson, Jr ecmhra.shrm.org ECMHRA@gmail.com

Golden Triangle #418

Starkville, Columbus

Adrienne Morris gthra.shrm.org Morris-Adrienne@aramark.com

Gulf Coast #400

Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Waveland

Jennifer Dutchover gulfcoast.shrm.org jenniferdutchover@ just4grinsdentistry.com

North Central MS #602

Batesville, Grenada, Oxford

Matolisa Smith ncms.shrm.org mksmith@mdot.ms.gov

Northeast Mississippi #196

Amory, Booneville, Houston, Charlotte Pratt New Albany, Pontotoc, Tupelo nemshra.shrm.org charlotte.pratt@bxs.com

Pine Belt #0079

Ellisville, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Petal, Purvis

DeDe Shows pinebelthra.shrm.org dshows@wmcarey.edu

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Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS • Baker Donelson • Jones Walker • Ogletree Deakins GOLD SPONSORS • Gallagher • HUB International Gulf South • Phelps Dunbar LLP • Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance • Ultimate Software

SILVER SPONSORS • HealthEquity BRONZE SPONSORS • Butler Snow LLP • Merchants Food Service • Millsaps • Professional Staffing Group • Ross & Yerger Insurance, Inc. • Sirius Technical Services • State Treasurer College Savings Mississippi • The Kullman Firm

LINDSAY CARTER, JR 1949-2019 With 36 years in the field of Human Resources, Lindsay Carter, Jr. was a highly respected member of the profession. Lindsay held the lifetime Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification. He was a founding member of both the Capital Area Human Resources Association and the Mississippi State Council of SHRM. Under Lindsay’s leadership with MS SHRM, two new professional HR chapters and two student chapters were chartered. In 2002, he was awarded the Mississippi HR Professional of the Year award and was presented with the Spirit of HR award in 2018. Even after his retirement, Lindsay continued to serve his profession as MS SHRM’s Diversity Chair where he traveled across the state advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Lindsay was a mentor and friend to many and is deeply missed by all that knew him.

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Exhibitors • • • • • • • • • • • •

Alliance Payroll Services Armstrong Relocation Background Reporters LLC Belhaven University Colonial Life Commute with Enterprise Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve Human Rights Campaign Itawamba Community College ITN, LLC LegalShield - Sparks & Associates MEA Cares

• MEA Drug Testing • Mississippi Apprenticeship Program • Morgan White Group • MTM Recognition • Paychex • Primerica Financial Wellness • Psycamore LLC • Savio HR Solutions • Service is Everything, PA • SHRM / MS SHRM • Staffers, Inc • Taylor & Sons Insurance & Financial Services • UMMC Center for Telehealth

$500 CASH PRIZE - Exhibitor Bingo Find the bingo card in your bag, WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE CARD, visit all the booths, collect all the exhibitors’ stickers, and drop the card in the box at the MS SHRM booth. You’ll be entered into the drawing for $500 Cash, to be given away at the Wednesday Closing Session! Must be present to win.

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Service Oriented. Client Focused. Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters.

Premier client service is a firm tradition and remains our top priority. Our attorneys pledge to: • • • •

Understand your business and objectives Focus on and anticipate your needs Collaborate to develop creative business solutions Harness technology and innovation to better serve your interests • Communicate in a timely and effective manner • Provide quality representation with exceptional value

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JACKSON OFFICE

1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Building 5000, Suite 5203 | Ridgeland, MS 39157 601.427.4127

MEMPHIS OFFICE

International Place, Tower II | 6410 Poplar Avenue, Suite 300 | Memphis, TN 38119 901.767.6160

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Keynote Speakers Steve Gilliland Tuesday, September 17 | 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Making a Difference A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup. Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. More than two million have now heard him speak, with audiences encompassing nearly three dozen industries. Steve has the distinction of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 countries.

Sarah Thomas Tuesday, September 17 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Breaking Through: My Journey to Becoming the First Female NFL Official On April 8, 2015, Sarah Thomas became the first full-time female official in NFL history. Sarah recently completed her 4th season for the NFL as a Down Judge working with Ron Torbert’s crew. In early January 2019, Sarah would make history again as the first female to officiate a postseason NFL game. Sarah worked the divisional round game between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots on January 13, 2019. Thomas is Area Sales Director for Kare-In-Home Hospice, and a skin care consultant for Rodan & Fields. She was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi and is a graduate of the University of Mobile.

Elizabeth Heiskell Wednesday, September 18 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Elizabeth Heiskell was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, an agricultural area bordered by the Mississippi River where food and fun go hand in hand. With her passion for food, fun, and adventure, Elizabeth started her culinary journey with courses at the Culinary Institute of American in Hyde Park, New York. Chef Heiskell has prepared food for such notables as the Duchess of York, Former Vice President Al Gore, Chef Thomas Keller, Priscilla Presley and the governors of Mississippi, Texas, and Arizona.

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Daily Schedule: Monday, September 16, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Exhibitor Booth Setup 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshop The Practice of Effective Feedback Meeting Room #4 We all give feedback. We all get feedback. All feedback is not equal, and it is not all effective. If it was, we would not find ourselves having the same conversations, over and over. How can we improve the odds that the feedback we give is effective? How can we help people use feedback in real-time? How can we get the most benefit from the feedback we receive? This interactive workshop will explore the practical skills and markers that make for effective feedback. These same skills and markers position you to be seen as a trusted advisor regardless of your title or standing on the organizational chart. Speaker: Deidre Danahar, MSW, MPH, LCSW, PCC - Owner and Principle of InMotion Consulting and Coaching

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Registration and Wine & Cheese Welcome Reception

Join us for light refreshments while you pick up your registration information.

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Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast Held inside the General Assembly, prior to Opening session

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Opening General Session with Steve Gilliand Making a Difference Focusing on the conscious choices we make every day that impact the lives of others, Making a Difference™ is an eye-opening and heartfelt keynote detailing how to positively influence people in every imaginable way, regardless of position or status. Each of us has the potential to transform the culture of an organization through our actions and attitude. This presentation centers on three empowering dynamics: Purpose, Passion and Pride!

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Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Continued) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Exhibit Hall 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions Americans with Disabilities Act and Interplay with the Family and Medical Leave Act (Mtg Room #2) Speaker: JoJo Adams & Lindsay Dowdle, Partners at Jones Walker LLP This informative session will review the employer’s general obligations under the ADA with an emphasis on reasonable accommodation issues. Participants will also leave with a better understanding of the interplay of responsibilities under the ADA and the FMLA.

ADA: Is Your Business Compliant? (Mtg Room #4) Speaker: Juan Hernandez, Attorney at Baker Donelson In this session, we will explore issues businesses encounter with the ADA as it relates to its employees and potential customers. We will also discuss whether your business website needs to be compliant with the ADA for customers and potential applicants.

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The Intersection of Law & Common Sense (Mtg Room #3) Speaker: M. Kimberly Hodges, Office Managing Shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. Employers are burdened by the ever-increasing regulatory and legal requirements of running a business. Risk assessments, internal audits, policy reviews, and the constant fear of lawsuits can cause managers to distance themselves from their employees and create an “us versus them” culture. This session will discuss the reasons behind legal requirements, the best management practices that act in concert with legal requirements and the benefits to employees and the organization of developing a compliance culture.

The SHRM Difference The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers its conference attendees access to important and relevant topics presented by top-notch speakers. The exhibit hall offers you a great opportunity to network with colleagues and connect with exhibiting companies that provide the products and services you need to leverage your contributions to your organization.

Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Continued) 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch General Session with Sarah Thomas Breaking Through: My Journey to Becoming the First Female NFL Official Sarah Thomas changed the game in the world’s most quintessential male-dominated sport—football—when she became the first female NFL official. She officiated her first game September 13, 2015 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. Today, Sarah’s hat, whistle, and flag are on display at the NFL Hall of Fame and serve as a testament to this historic achievement. Sarah also made post-season history by being named Down Judge for the Patriots/Chargers 2019 playoff game and was named one of the Sports Illustrated 100 most influential figures of all time. No stranger to being the first or breaking gender-barriers, she was the first female official to ever work a major college football game, to officiate a bowl game and to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. Since joining the NFL’s roster of officials, she has become a trail-blazing inspiration, embodying the notion that with a belief in self, inner drive, hard work, preparation, and a mindset of being the best you can be, no barrier or ceiling is impenetrable.

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

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Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Continued) 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Exhibit Hall 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Breakout Sessions Wage and Hour Update: Will Trump’s Proposed Regulations Become Final and Enforced? (Mtg Room #3) Speaker: Jennifer Hall, Shareholder at Baker Donelson In this session, we will explore the basics of wage and hour laws and record keeping requirements. We will then gaze into the crystal ball of Trump’s proposed regulations. Will his fare better than Obama’s?

The Bermuda Triangle: Navigating the Perilous Waters of Discrimination, Retaliation, and Harassment (Mtg Room #4) Speaker: Mark Halbert, Partner at Phelps Dunbar Join this presentation for an update regarding the evolving standards applicable to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims. The speaker will also provide guidance for management and human resources professionals faced with these issues.

EEO Landmines: High Risk Areas for Employers (Mtg Room #2) Speaker: Edmond Sims, Jr., Memphis District Deputy Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission How does an employer navigate the high risk EEO areas such as retaliation, religious and disability accommodations and more? This session will provide case examples, along with practical tips, to minimize the risks surrounding these workplace EEO landmines.

What is Mississippi SHRM? The goal of the Mississippi State Council of SHRM is to provide you with a central hub for information about HR in Mississippi as well as providing information about affiliate chapters across Mississippi. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, MSSHRM is a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources. Visit Mississippi SHRM Online at msshrm.shrm.org.

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Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Continued) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions Financial Wellness: The New Frontier in Human Resources (Mtg Room #3) Speaker: Bill Burns, Director of MS Financial Wellness The presentation will focus on SHRM research showing how financial stress impacts an employee’s performance. These studies also illustrate how a company’s financial wellness program can help reduce these stresses and therefore increase productivity. We will look into the different types of financial wellness programs available and what would be a good fit for your company. This is especially important in Mississippi because the latest survey shows Mississippi employees being last in the nation in adult financial literacy.

The Future of HR: Promoting Business Success in a Changing Global Workplace (Mtg Room #2) Speaker: Sherry Johnson, SHRM-SCP, CAE, Field Services Director for Society for Human Resource Management As an HR professional, you can play a significant role in promoting the success of your organization by understanding your business objectives and the changing environment – nationally and globally – in which you compete. In this session, you will learn the business skills you need to develop to become a strong contributor to the “bottom line.” You will also review ways to leverage technology and three key tools – analytics, leadership development, and workplace flexibility – to more effectively engage your human capital assets in fulfilling your business goals.

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Department of Labor Updates (Mtg Room #4) Speaker: Susan Denham-Collins, Community Outreach & Report Planning Specialist—U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Join this session to ensure your organization is compliant with Regulation 541 overtime exemptions for executives, administrative staff, professional staff, computer programmers and outside sales, including salary levels, management duties, supervision of workers and levels of authority. There will be discussion of the proposed update to the regulation including the new salary level and other changes (commissions, bonuses) scheduled to become law January 1, 2020. The speaker will also provide an overview of the amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which requires businesses to provide a secure space and break time for nursing mothers, as well as Wage and Hour’s new PAID self-audit program available to employers who have unintentionally violated the minimum wage or overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Daily Schedule: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (Continued) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Wine Downtown & Networking Event

With Wine Downtown we will experience some of Tupeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best shopping destinations after hours and have a wine tasting at each stop! Shopping will bring us to the Gumtree Art Museum at 6pm for a cocktail reception to mingle with our great Sponsors and Exhibitors. Guest are welcome for a $45 fee.

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We don’t just practice in this community. We’re a part of it. In 1937, Jones Walker LLP began as a small law firm in New Orleans and is now one of the largest law firms in the United States. While we’ve certainly grown and changed over the years, what hasn’t changed is our steadfast commitment in Mississippi and helping our clients meet their legal challenges, whether they are large corporations or small businesses just starting out like we did more than 80 years ago. Perhaps that’s why The BTI Consulting Group, which conducts hundreds of in-house counsel interviews to identify the top client service firms in the nation, named Jones Walker to its 2019 Client Service A-Team. Jeffrey R. Barber, Office Head 190 E Capitol St | Ste 800 Jackson, MS 39201 601.949.4765

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Daily Schedule: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Breakfast Held inside the General Assembly, prior to Opening session

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Exhibit Hall 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakout Sessions Measuring and Managing Engagement in Today’s Workplace (Mtg Room #3) Speaker: David Rowlee, Managing Director and Engagement Survey Practice Leader at Gallagher Today, many companies invest in measuring employee engagement, but very few have a true understanding of how engagement really impacts their business. In some cases, the “engagement” surveys they use are not even really measuring engagement. Join this session for a discussion on the newest approach to properly quantifying engagement, and how engagement matters to the bottom line. Finally, the presentation will consider and answer a very important question: “Is engagement as good as it gets, or is there another workforce metric that is even more promising?” Attendees will learn the curious evolution of engagement metrics, how to properly measure engagement in today’s workplace, the return on investment for building engagement, workplace experiences that most promote engagement, and the pioneering future metric that may replace engagement.

Human Trafficking for Labor Purposes (Mtg Room #2) Speaker: Susan DenhamCollins, Community Outreach & Report Planning Specialist—U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Attendees will learn about the growing problem of human trafficking across our nation and in the State of Mississippi, the common industries using trafficked labor, the typical signs of trafficking, and how to report if human trafficking is suspected. The presenter will also discuss the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), including employee protections and the maximum amounts of allowable garnishments for various types of garnishments including child support, alimony, student loans, state and federal taxes, bankruptcy, and other garnishments.

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Daily Schedule: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (Continued) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Breakout Sessions Best Practices for Employment Law Compliance (Mtg Room #3)

Emergency Management: Tips for Navigating HR Crises Like A Pro (Mtg Room #2)

Speaker: JoJo Adams & Lindsay Dowdle, Partners at Jones Walker LLP

Speaker: Brett Harvey, Director of Title IX and EEO Programs—Mississippi State University

A focus on best practices for employers to comply with a variety of employment laws to reduce risk and avoid costly litigation. Session attendees will receive practical advice for everyday problems in the workplace, such as human resource training and record keeping.

If managing people were easy, anybody could do it. From handling the “dare-you-to-fire-me” employee, to mitigating workplace disruptions, to investigating internal allegations of malfeasance, it’s the crises that separate HR pros from everyone else. This presentation looks both to legal best practices and practical experience to help you plan for the worst, adapt your plan, get things back on track, and build on your experience.

2019 Sexual Harassment Update: The Impact of the #MeToo Movement (Mtg Room #4) Speaker: Thornell Williams, Jr., Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins What began as a hashtag on social media has grown into a widespread movement against sexual harassment. Session attendees will receive an update on where the movement is presently, including noteworthy cases and recent legislation.

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Daily Schedule: Wednesday, September 18, 2019 (Continued) 10:00 AM | Door Prize Drawings in Expo Hall 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch General Session with Elizabeth Heiskell A catering dynamo, cookbook author, culinary instructor, farmer of Woodson Ridge Farms and mastermind behind the culinary brand Debutante Farmer, Elizabeth Heiskell is a Southern food maven. Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, her culinary prowess is rivaled only by her warm and vivacious personality, which won her the high-profile position as The Today Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food contributor. In October of 2017 Elizabeth published her best-selling cookbook, What Can I Bring?, and in October 2018 released a fresh and modern spin on Southern Livingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling cookbook of all time, Southern Living Parties.

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Awards You Could Be a Winner Too!

Each year nomination forms are emailed to the chapter President to be discussed at your chapter meeting. If you have a chapter member that meets the qualifications, please nominate him/her. Nominate as many as you wish, or nominate yourself! Then, ask the nominee to complete the nomination form and return it to the State Council. Winners are selected by the previous winners of each award.

Recognition

Each year the winner will be recognized at the MS Human Resource Conference and Expo. During the conference, special recognition and a plaque will be presented to the winner by all previous winners of the award present at the conference. In addition to this, the winner will have the choice of receiving a donation made in their name to the SHRM Foundation in the amount of $500.00, or their registration, travel, and hotel accommodations paid for the next state conference up to $500.

Mississippi HR Professional of the Year Award

The recipient MUST meet the following criteria: • Current national SHRM member. • Hold an HR-related certification (PHR or SPHR). • Actively employed as an HR Practitioner. • At least 8 years of HR management experience in an exempt position. • Active or has been active in chapter and/or state council affairs. • Proven success in a leadership role. • Displays enthusiasm and support for the HR profession. • Applies professional experience both inside and outside his/her company.

Spirit of HR, Professional of the Year Award

The recipient MUST meet the following criteria: • Current national SHRM member. • Actively employed within the broader HR Community. • At least 8 years of HR related management/support experience in an exempt position. • Active or has been active in chapter and/or state council affairs. • Proven success in a leadership role. • Displays enthusiasm and support for the HR profession. • Applies professional experience both inside and outside his/her organization.

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Previous Award Winners HR Professional of the Year

Spirit of HR Award

2018 Jacquelyn Mack, PHR, SHRM-CP

Lindsay Carter, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

2017 Beth Tackett, SPHR, SHRM-CP

DHRMA

Sara Yates

CAHRA

2016 Shonda Kines, SHRM-CP, PHR

CAHRA

Brandi Garrett, SHRM-CP, PHR

CAHRA

2015 No Recipient

No Recipient

2014 Judy Cascio, PHR

GTHRA

Susan Holland, SHRM-CP, PHR

CAHRA

2013 Judy Nail, SHRM-CP, PHR

DHRMA

Cynthia Render-Leach, SHRM-CP, PHR GCHRA

2012 Donna Marshall, PHR

CAHRA

Kyle Jones

SMHRA

2011 Jan Farve, SHRM-CP, PHR

SMHRA

Melissa Drennan, SHRM-CP, PHR

CAHRA

2010 Joyce Plunkett, PHR

CAHRA

Amy West, SPHR

GTHRA

2009 Susan Hadaway, PHR

GTHRA

Jan Farve, PHR

SMHRA

2008 Carey Upton SPHR

GTHRA

Rodger Brown, SPHR

NMSHRA

2007 Teresa Boutwell PHR

CAHRA

Jacquelyn Mack, PHR

CAHRA

2006 Cindy Burnett SPHR

GCHRA

No Recipient

2005 Harry Davis SPHR

DHRMA

Judy Nail, PHR

DHRMA

2004 Billy Sims SPHR

CAHRA

Danny Avery, SPHR

GTHRA

2003 W.O. Jones SPHR

NEMSHRA

Not Available

2002 Lindsay Carter SPHR

CAHRA

Not Available

2001 Bill Allen SPHR

NEMSHRA

Not Available

2000 Che Helfrich SPHR

SMHRA

Not Available

1999 Bob Baughn SPHR

NEMSHRA

Not Available

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Bronze Sponsors TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE

GALLAGHER BETTER WORKS℠ BUILDS A BETTER WORKPLACE How do you support your workforce through various life stages and financial decisions? Gallagher can help you meet your employees where they are in their financial journey with education, communications, and solutions supporting their spending and savings efforts. As part of the Gallagher Better Works℠ comprehensive approach to organizational wellbeing, a well-designed and competitive financial wellbeing strategy can be the differentiator that attracts top talent and keeps them with you long term. Tracie McPherson (601) 898-0012 Tracie_McPherson@ajg.com

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