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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.
- Planning for and shaping the future of work
- Becoming the board's leader of human capital
- Transforming HR structure and strategy
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
Kristin Oliver
Hanesbrands
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Leslie Riggs
Belk
EVP, CHRO
Rebecca Sinclair
American Tire Distributors
Chief People and Communications Officer
Jill Wilson
Carter's
Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Development
Members
Monica Anderton
DS Smith
Chief Human Resources Officer
Marcia Avedon
Trane Technologies
SVP, Human Resources, Communications & Corporate Affairs
Julie Barr
Rack Room Shoes
VP, Human Resources
Cheryl Black
Sunbelt Rentals
SVP HR
Andrew Blaisdell
Silverline
Chief People Officer
Beth Bledsoe
MSC Industrial
Chief People Officer
Barry Boyles
Capstone Logistics
Senior VP, Human Resources
Karen Brandenburg Viera
Church's Chicken
SVP, Human Resources & Internal Communications
Rhonda Brandon
Duke Health
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Julie Brehm
Georgia-Pacific
SVP, Human Resources
Erika Burk
Porsche Cars North America
Vice President, Human Resources
Carmen Canales
Novant Health
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Vicki Cansler
Piedmont Healthcare
CHRO
Deborah Caplan
NextEra Energy
Executive Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Services
Francoise Caraguel
PGi
EVP & Chief Human Resource Officer
Cole Carroll
Mansfield Energy
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Jamie Clark
Printpack
Senior Vice President - Human Resources
Raymond Co
IHG
SVP, Americas Human Resources & Global Learning COE
Niki Cook
TSG
SVP HR
Tim Craven
Jeld-Wen
EVP, Human Resources
Brad Cummings
Imerys Usa Inc
Vice President Human Resources
Rhonda Curry
Gateway Health
VP, CHRO
Michele Deuterman
ITG Brands
SVP, Human Resources
Justin Foster
De Lage Landen
Chief Diversity Officer
Daniel Goldblatt
Serta Simmons Bedding
CHRO
Timothy Goodly, Ph.D.
AMB Group
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Zaira Goodman
CRVA
Chief Human Resource Officer
Michelle Hairston
PulteGroup
SVP, Human Resources
Todd Helms
Mueller Industries
CHRO
Vanessa Higgins
Driven Brands
SVP & Chief People Officer
Rosilyn Houston
BBVA Compass
Chief Talent & Culture Executive, Senior Executive Vice President
Vonda Huss
Brighthouse Financial
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Linda Johnson
Food Lion LLC
SVP, Human Resources
Alesia Jones
University of Alabama at Birmingham
CHRO
Khara Julien
Americold
CHRO
Michelle Kilroy
Elemica
Chief Human Resources Officer
Janice Little
Lowe's Companies
EVP, Human Resources
Joseph Machicote
Premier
Chief Diversity 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)
Robyn Mingle
CommScope
SVP & CHRO
Lars Minns
Mercedes-Benz USA
CHRO
Jim Neill
Genuine Parts
Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President
Linda Nelson
Georgia State University
CHRO
Valerie Norton
Habitat For Humanity International
Chief People Officer
Jill Olmstead
LendingTree
CHRO
Ross Ott
SCP Health
CHRO
Elizabeth Patrick
Diebold Nixdorf
SVP Chief People Officer
Michael Pilnick
First Advantage
Executive Vice President,Global HR
Kelli Price
Premier
SVP, People
Lily Prost
J.M. Huber
Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Kathy Reardon
Dollar General
EVP & Chief People Officer
DeRetta Rhodes
Atlanta Braves
EVP/Chief People Capital Leader
Mike Rickheim
Neenah Paper
Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Administrative Officer
Cliff Robinson
Chick-fil-A
EVP & Chief People Officer
Felicia Robinson
Family Dollar
VP, Human Resources
Rick Roche
Grady Health
Chief People Officer
Paul Rumsey
Atrium Health
Senior VP, Human Resources
Brian Sasadu
BlueLinx
CHRO
Mari Sifo
SWM
CHRO
Melody Smalls
The Weather Company
Chief HR & Compliance Officer
Karen Smith
AVX Corporation
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Kisha Smith
Carolina Panthers
VP, Human Resources
Elizabeth Spence
Gypsum Management & Supply
CHRO
David Stafford
Michelin North America
Chief Human Resource Officer
Anna Stevens
HD Supply
Chief People Officer
Gary Stinnett
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Mark Stock
Interfor
SVP, Human Resources & IT
Dennis Taylor
Munich Reinsurance America
Vice President, Human Resources
Gregory Tinnell
Schaeffler Group Americas
SVP, Human Resources
Tausha White
SPX
VP, CHRO
Tracy White
Meduit
SVP, HR and CHRO
Bradford Wilkins
Collibra
VP, People
Jennifer Wyant
Republic National Distributing Company
Corporate VP, Compensation & Benefits
Lisa Yankie
Dentsply Sirona
SVP, Chief HR Officer and Communications
Terri Zandhuis
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Chief People Officer
"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 Programs
December 7, 2021
Atlanta CHRO Executive Summit
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
Learn More
Virtual Programs
September 22, 2021
Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Atlanta CHRO Virtual Town Hall
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
Learn More
Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | JULY 19, 2021
BLOG | JULY 19, 2021
C-Suite Most Concerned About Employee Engagement -- Above Revenue & Growth
In a recent survey of nearly 1,000 C-level executives in Evanta communities, 70% said their top business concern was maintaining culture and employee engagement -- followed closely by employee retention and recruitment. Read what else they reported about returning to normal at their organizations.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | JULY 12, 2021
PODCAST | JULY 12, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 18
VP of Data Amit Sethi of Momentive talks about the interaction between data strategy and the technology tools that empower it. He also discusses how to execute a data strategy in a rapidly changing environment, as he answers how data strategy can keep up with the pace of technology on The Next Big Question podcast.
LISTEN NOWLEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2021
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2021
Excellence Over Perfection — An Educator’s Journey to HR
Vice President of Human Resources Shane Zutz of Digi-Key took an unusual path from coach and high school principal to HR executive. Read how he applies his insights from education to issues like talent and leadership development and employee engagement and empowerment.
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