The Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of AzHREF are responsible for ensuring that the organization is upholding its purpose and mission which includes creating a community of professionals leading their organizations. Our responsibilities include: 

Coordinate 6 to 9 HR Forums with strategic, pertinent topics

Attend value-add forums through:

  • lunch and learns,

  • webinars,

  • or other topic-specific networking and resource sharing events.

Maintain and improve membership of senior HR practitioners, and increase active participation.

Designate and support committees and ensure committee outcomes are aligned with Board objectives.

Work with committees to ensure appropriate level of sponsorship engagement and financial support.

Serve as Community Outreach champion to brand AzHREF in the local and national HR industry, from welcoming members and guests at events to media, branding, fundraising and outreach opportunities.

Ensure AzHREF remains fiscally sound, utilizing the board to audit financials and budget appropriate funds.

With Board approval, contract and manage consultant relationships, including administrative function, to ensure appropriate direction, scope and outcomes.

Board of Directors

President

Caroline Harland
Harland Resources
e-mail: caroline@harlandresources.com

Past President

Debbi Lannon-Smith
DLS HR Consulting LLC
e-mail: lannonsmith@cox.net

Treasurer

Missy Bright
Express Flooring
e-mail: missy.bright@expressflooring.com

Secretary & Director of Sponsorship

Gina Kesler
Impact Employee Solutions
e-mail: ginakesler@impactemployee.com

Co-Director of Programs

Rose Grande
e-mail: rosegrande3@gmail.com

Co-Director of Programs

Julie Phillips
Omada Health
e-mail: julietheresa54@gmail.com

Director

Tina Burkhead
e-mail: tinaburkhead@cox.net

Director

Mark E Christensen
Connectors Compass
e-mail: mark@connectorscompass.com

Director

Laura Hanchett
Benefit Commerce Group
e-mail: laura.hanchett@benefitcommerce.com

Director

Joan Hibdon
jdhInsights
e-mail: joan@jdhinsights.com

Director

Kristen McCarthy
LaunchAngleHR
e-mail: kristen@launchanglehr.com

Director

Matt Wilson
Citadel Plans
e-mail: mwilson@Citadelplans.com

Director Emeritus

Ted A. Smith, III
Fahrenheit Advisors
e-mail: ted.smith752@gmail.com

Director Emeritus

Therese Valadez
Phoenix Children's Hospital
e-mail: tvaladez@phoenixchildrens.com