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Atlanta CHRO Community

Gain powerful new perspectives

Join fellow CHROs in the Atlanta community to solve critical leadership challenges through the collective experiences and expertise of the network.

Invaluable network

Build a strong professional network where you live and work. Access the collective expertise of your true peers all in one place. Make new connections and catch up with old friends.

Peer collaboration

Gain new perspectives from peers who understand your most critical priorities and are facing the same challenges -- generate ideas, share real-life experiences and get forward-looking guidance and insights.

Actionable insights

Exchange best practices, validate strategies and walk away with practical insights that are immediately actionable.

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

  1. Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
  2. Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
  3. Driving consequential accountability for DE&I

Atlanta CHRO Governing Body

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

Co-Chairs

Craig Haydamack

Milliken & Company
SVP, CHRO

Jed Milstein

Asbury Automotive Group
Chief Human Resources Officer

Meg Newman

BrandSafway
EVP and Chief People Officer

Jill Wilson

Carter's
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Development

Members

Monica Anderton

DS Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer

Vishal Bhalla

Atrium Health
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Atrium Health Navicent & Chief Experience Officer

Barry Boyles

Capstone Logistics
Senior VP, Human Resources

Karen Brandenburg Viera

Church's Chicken
Senior Vice President, Global Chief People Officer

Julie Brehm

Georgia-Pacific
SVP, Human Resources

Vicki Cansler

Piedmont Healthcare
CHRO

Deborah Caplan

NextEra Energy
Executive Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Services

Francoise Caraguel

TPx Communications
EVP & Chief Human Resource Officer

Jamie Clark

Printpack
Senior Vice President - Human Resources

Raymond Co

IHG
SVP, Americas Human Resources & Global Learning COE

Heather Collins

EMJ Corporation
Executive Vice President of People and IT

Niki Cook

TSG
SVP HR

Brad Cummings

Imerys Usa Inc
Vice President Human Resources

Michelle Dean

Artera Services
CHRO

Timothy Goodly, Ph.D.

AMB Group
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Patrice Graves

NCR
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Michelle Hairston

PulteGroup
Senior Vice President of Human Resources/CHRO

Todd Helms

Mueller Industries
CHRO

Kevin Henry

BlueLinx
Chief People Officer

Rosilyn Houston

Santander Consumer USA
Chief Human Resources Officer

Audra Jenkins

Randstad North America
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Alesia Jones

University of Alabama at Birmingham
CHRO

Khara Julien

Americold
CHRO

Michelle Kilroy

Elemica
Chief Human Resources Officer

Terri Lewis

One Call
Chief Human Resources Officer

Camye Mackey

Atlanta Hawks
Chief People Officer

Alanna Mahone

LeasePlan USA
VP, Human Resources

Todd McCarty

Cumulus Media
CHRO & SVP HR

Virginia Means

United Distributors
Chief People Officer

Reginald Mebane

Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Senior Executive Service (SES) Director Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO)

Lars Minns

Mercedes-Benz USA
CHRO

Stephanie Murray

Schnitzer Steel
Chief Diversity Officer and VP, HR

Jim Neill

Genuine Parts
Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President

Valerie Norton

Habitat For Humanity International
Chief People Officer

Ross Ott

SCP Health
CHRO

Elizabeth Patrick

Diebold Nixdorf
SVP Chief People Officer

Michael Pilnick

First Advantage
Executive Vice President,Global HR

Horace Porrás

American Tower Corp
Vice President Human Resources Latin America

DeRetta Rhodes

Atlanta Braves
EVP/Chief People Capital Leader

Courtney Richardson

Shipt
Chief People and Community Officer

Mike Rickheim

Neenah Paper
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Administrative Officer

Cliff Robinson

Chick-fil-A
EVP & Chief People Officer

Rick Roche

Grady Health
Chief People Officer

Felicia Sanders

Michelin
Chief Human Resources Officer

Rohini Shankar

CIOX Health
CHRO

Mari Sifo

SWM
CHRO

Melody Smalls

The Weather Company
Chief HR & Compliance Officer

Elizabeth Spence

Gypsum Management & Supply
CHRO

Anna Stevens

HD Supply
Chief People Officer

Mark Stock

Interfor
SVP, Human Resources & IT

Brant Suddath

The Home Depot
Senior Director of HR Operations

Dennis Taylor

Munich Reinsurance America
Vice President, Human Resources

Jennifer Wyant

Republic National Distributing Company
Corporate VP, Compensation & Benefits

"It’s helpful to learn from folks who have a real diversity of challenges in front of them, and you can readily apply that within your own businesses.”

Deon MacMillan, CHRO
Ardent Mills

"I would absolutely recommend the summit for my peers who are CHROs. It's an opportunity to network that is unparalleled.”

Ruth Ferguson, SVP, CHRO
The Related Companies

“The events are top-notch with high-quality content and a professional, collegial atmosphere that enables our community's HR leaders to come together and share impactful ideas. Because of its value, I make it a priority to participate.”

Angie Freeman, CHRO
C.H. Robinson

Upcoming Programs

IN-PERSON

August 9, 2022 | an evening

Atlanta CHRO Inner Circle

Legacy Test Kitchen

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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VIRTUAL

November 10, 2022 | 1 hour

Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall

Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall

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

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PAST PROGRAMS
Atlanta CHRO Executive Summit - 05/12/2022 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/22/2022 Atlanta CHRO Executive Summit - 12/07/2021 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/22/2021 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 05/04/2021 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/10/2021 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Executive Summit - 12/03/2020 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 11/05/2020 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 10/28/2020 Atlanta CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/21/2020
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Content from your CHRO peers

BLOG | MAY 5, 2022
BLOG | MAY 5, 2022

3 Areas of Focus for C-Suite Leaders in 2022

After a couple of highly unusual years filled with business uncertainty on the back of a global pandemic, what are C-suite leaders focused on this year? Read the 3 areas executives cited in our survey as their most important priorities for 2022.

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BLOG | MAY 2, 2022
BLOG | MAY 2, 2022

The CHRO’s Perspective: DEI

For HR leaders, diversity, equity and inclusion has emerged as the third highest priority for 2022, which is down from its top position in 2021. The change is not because DEI has become any less important, but instead is a result of how CHROs are shifting their approach to the issue.

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TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | APRIL 19, 2022
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | APRIL 19, 2022

The World of Work in 2022 – What’s Next?

Work as we know it has changed, and now organisations are attempting to meet employee expectations, while balancing business needs and long-term planning. Discover takeaways from CHROs in Evanta’s Nordic communities on building a future of work strategy that is both sustainable and future-ready.

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