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Chicago CHRO Community
Join a powerful network of 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 experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CHROs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today.
- Boosting workforce resilience for the future of hybrid work
- Taking a dynamic approach to critical skills and competencies
- Driving consequential accountability for DE&I
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.
Co-Chairs
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Donna Dorsey
Navistar
EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer
Amber Kennelly
William Blair
CHRO
Brian McGarvey
Honeywell Intelligrated
VP of HR
Members
Julie Baker
American Hotel Register Company
VP Human Resources
Matt Beliveau
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rusty Bland
KeHE Distributors
EVP, People Engagement & Serving
Larry Brand
Justrite
Chief Human Resources Officer
AJ Brow
White Lodging
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stacy Brown
Livingston International
Chief People Officer
Amy Byrne
CDK Global
Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Janet Catlett
Stepan
Vice President, CHRO
Jason Clayton
Filtration Group
Chief Human Resources Officer
Casey Cook
Jenner & Block
CHRO
Anne Cooper
Sammons Financial Group
SVP, CHRO
Michael D'Ambrose
The Boeing Co
Executive Vice President and CHRO
Jessica DeLorenzo
Kimball Electronics
VP Human Resources
Deborah Deters
HTLF
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Denise Domian
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Karen G. Ferraro
Medline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Paula Frey
Echo Global Logistics
Chief Human Resources Officer
Stephen Fry
Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity
Mo Gdid
Greater Omaha Packing
Vice President, Human Resources
Susan Graham-Bryce
GE Healthcare
Chief Talent Officer
Velisha Haddox
Cook County Government
Bureau Chief of Human Resources
Christy Harris
CCC Information Services
CHRO
Michelle Hay
Sedgwick
Global Chief People Officer
Margaret Heneghan
Aon Corporation US
Deputy Chief People Officer
Cheryl Johnson
Paylocity
CHRO
Tim Jordan
Glory Global Solutions (International)
EVP, Global Human Resources
Norah Larke
Wintrust Financial
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Katie Lawler
ITW
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Gregory Lawless
ManpowerGroup
SVP of People and Culture
Tracie Morris
Corewell Health
Chief People Officer
Dave Osswald
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Chief People & Diversity Officer
Joel Pasiuk
Ecolab
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, Industrial Group
Raj Patel
Northwestern Mutual
Vice President, Workforce Experience & Sr. HRBP
Brad Perlstein
Pactiv Evergreen
Vice President Human Resources
Jennifer Ricks
KeHE Distributors
EVP People Operations
Laura Rock
Zurich North America
Chief Human Resources Officer
Terri Runyon Walker
McGraw-Hill Education
VP Culture & Talent
Mark Salisbury
Transdev North America
CHRO
John Smith
ACH Food Companies
Head of Human Resources
Carmen Smith
Coyote Logistics
Chief People Officer
Rebecca Snow
Mars
Global HR VP
Sara Stolmeier
McMaster-Carr Supply
Vice President, People & Development
Barbara Turk
EVRAZ North America
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Manika Turnbull
Health Care Service Corporation
Senior VP, Chief HR Officer
Robert Weber
Hostess Brands
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jaison Williams
Expedia Group
SVP, Talent Management, Capabilities & Culture
Randy Yu
Misumi USA
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
March, 2023 | an evening
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
June, 2023 | an evening
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | 1 day
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit - 11/30/2022
Chicago CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/19/2022
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle - 09/14/2022
Chicago CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 06/23/2022
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle - 06/08/2022
Chicago CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 02/17/2022
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit - 11/03/2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Boardroom - 10/13/2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 09/16/2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Town Hall - 08/17/2021
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Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022
BLOG | DECEMBER 1, 2022
How CHROs are Responding to Economic Uncertainty
As talent shortages continue, HR executives face a dilemma about how to meet the needs of their workforce while facing economic pressures. We surveyed CHROs in our communities about the state of the economy – here are five key takeaways on how the economic landscape is impacting CHROs.
VIEW POSTSESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022
SESSION INSIGHTS | NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace
Recent socio-political and economic climates have left many employees mentally and emotionally strained, and human resources leaders have been challenged with if and how they should support their workforce during these times. “Empathetic Leadership — Mental Health and the Workplace” will be a featured session at the Southern California CHRO Executive Summit. Check out a preview of the discussion.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | NOVEMBER 15, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the State of the Economy and Its Impact on Your Business
Despite working through economic factors across the board, C-level executives have a positive outlook for their organizations in 2023. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities about the state of the economy – here is what 600 leaders told us about economic factors and their impact on their outlook.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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