Chicago CHRO Community


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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CHROs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Chicago CHRO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Chicago CHRO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CHROs, for CHROs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Kane Calamari

Ace Hardware
Senior Vice President & CHRO

Donna Dorsey

Navistar
EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer

Ismat Duckson Aziz

Kemper Corporation
Executive Vice President, CHRO & Chief Administrative Officer

Amber Kennelly

William Blair & Company
CHRO

Governing Body Members

Henry Artalejo

Griffith Foods
Senior VP, Global Human Resources

Matt Beliveau

Del Monte Foods
CHRO

Larry Brand

Justrite
CHRO

AJ Brow

White Lodging
CHRO

Stacy Brown

A.P. Møller - Maersk
Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - North America Logistics & Services

Janet Catlett

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Vice President, CHRO

Jason Clayton

Filtration Group
CHRO

Casey Cook

Jenner & Block
CHRO

Anne Cooper

Sammons Financial Group
SVP, CHRO

Claudia Currarino

Ecolab
VP HR

Jessica DeLorenzo

Kimball Electronics
Vice President, Human Resources

Deborah Deters

HTLF Bank
EVP & CHRO

Denise Domian

Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
Head of Human Resources, North America

Rachel Eibl

FirstService Residential
Vice President, Human Resources

Betsey Frank

Greenberg Traurig
Chief Learning & Development Officer

Paula Frey

Echo Global Logistics
CHRO

Mo Gdid

American Foods Group
Vice President, Human Resources – CHRO

Susan Graham-Bryce

GE Healthcare
Chief Talent Officer

Velisha Haddox

Cook County Government
Bureau Chief of Human Resources

Christy Harris

CCC Intelligent Solutions
CHRO

Michelle Hay

Sedgwick
Global Chief People Officer

Margaret Heneghan

Aon Corporation US
Deputy Chief People Officer

Cheryl Johnson

HealthEquity
CHRO

Tim Jordan

Glory Global Solutions (International)
EVP, Global Human Resources

Norah Larke

Wintrust Financial
EVP & CHRO

M. Katie Lawler

ITW
Senior Vice President & CHRO

Gregory Lawless

ManpowerGroup
SVP of People and Culture

Tracie Morris

Corewell Health
Chief People Officer

Jeana Muñoz

Havas Media Group
Chief People Officer

Kimberley Nero

GATX
EVP & CHRO

Dave Osswald

Molson Coors Beverage Company
Chief People & Diversity Officer

Raj Patel

Northwestern Mutual
Vice President, Workforce Experience & Sr. HRBP

Jennifer Ricks

KeHE Distributors
CHRO

Laura Rock

Zurich North America
CHRO

Mark Salisbury

Transdev North America
CHRO

John Smith

ACH Food Companies
VP, Head of Human Resources

Carmen Smith

Coyote Logistics
Chief People Officer

Rebecca Snow

Mars
Global HR VP

Syeda Soofia

Museum of Science and Industry
CHRO, Chief of People and Culture

Sara Stolmeier

McMaster-Carr Supply
Vice President, People & Development

Barbara Turk

EVRAZ North America
SVP & CHRO

Manika Turnbull

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Senior VP, Chief HR Officer

Robert Weber

Hostess Brands
CHRO

Jaison Williams

Expedia Group
SVP, Talent Management, Capabilities & Culture

Randy Yu

Misumi Group
Chief People Officer


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.

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  2. Reshaping a Corporate Culture that Thrives in a Hybrid Environment
  3. Investing in the Right HR Technology to Drive Growth and Meet Business Expectations

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

April 24, 2024 | 1 hour

Chicago CHRO Town Hall

Beyond Connection — An Exploration of Practical Empathy in the Workplace

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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VIRTUAL

May 23, 2024 | 1 hour

Chicago CHRO Town Hall

AI’s Impact on the Future of HR

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

October 16, 2024 | 1 day

Chicago CHRO Executive Summit

Convene at 233 South Wacker Drive (Willis Tower)

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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