We use cookies to deliver the best possible experience on our website. To learn more, visit our Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use this site, or closing this box, you consent to our use of cookies.
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.
- Shifting Business Focus From Critical Roles to Critical Skills
- Revolutionizing the Employee Experience to Aid Retention
- New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
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 & Company
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brian McGarvey
Honeywell Intelligrated
VP of HR
Members
Matt Beliveau
Del Monte Foods
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
A.P. Møller - Maersk
Head of Human Resources Business Partnering - North America Logistics & Services
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
Vice President, Human Resources
Deborah Deters
HTLF
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Denise Domian
Johnson Financial Group, Inc.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rachel Eibl
FirstService Residential
Vice President, Human Resources
Karen G. Ferraro
Medline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Paula Frey
Echo Global Logistics
Chief Human Resources Officer
Daniela Gaudio
Fugro
Head of Human Resources — Americas
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
Tim Jordan
Glory Global Solutions (International)
EVP, Global Human Resources
Norah Larke
Wintrust Financial
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
M. 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, Human Resources
Laura Rock
Zurich North America
Chief Human Resources Officer
Terri Runyon Walker
Nielsen
SVP, Corporate Functions People Leader
Mark Salisbury
Transdev North America
CHRO
Carmen Smith
Coyote Logistics
Chief People Officer
John Smith
ACH Food Companies
VP, Head of Human Resources
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
"I really appreciate the caliber of executives I have interacted with. The broad perspectives of the community is wonderful."
KENDALL HARRELL, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
CARIBOU COFFEE
"I have been part of the Evanta CHRO community since its beginning. It’s a strategic community full of great people all with a common focus and ambition. It’s very rewarding to be a part of it."
ANGELA WILLIAMS, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
CORSEARCH
"Evanta curates a professional community which has invaluable networking and learning opportunities."
DEBORAH BORG, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES AND D&I OFFICER
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRENCES
Apply to join
Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
April 20, 2023 | 1 hour
Chicago CHRO Town Hall
Tapping Into Hidden Talent
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
June, 2023 | an evening
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
VIEW MORE
IN-PERSON
October, 2023 | 1 day
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
VIEW MORE
PAST PROGRAMS
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle - 03/07/2023
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit - 11/30/2022
Chicago CHRO Peer Roundtable - 10/19/2022
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle - 09/14/2022
Chicago CHRO Town Hall - 06/23/2022
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle - 06/08/2022
Chicago CHRO Town Hall - 02/17/2022
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit - 11/03/2021
Chicago CHRO Peer Roundtable - 10/13/2021
Chicago CHRO Town Hall - 09/16/2021
MORE
![]()
Content from your CHRO peers
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
BLOG | MARCH 15, 2023
4 Common Practices of Successful CHROs
What can CHROs do to address these conflicting pressures and be effective leaders? We asked CHROs across Evanta communities to share their advice for someone just starting out in the role as a CHRO, and we noticed four common practices CHROs from top organizations do differently. Learn more.
VIEW POSTTOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2023
Tackling Talent in 2023
In 2023, the talent landscape is not expected to see any relief from the challenges presented in previous years, but what can human resources leaders do to support their organization through this time of high turnover? Recently, CHROs from the New York Community gathered for a Town Hall to address their top talent challenges and tactics to overcome them – these are their takeaways.
READ ARTICLEINFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 9, 2023
2023 CHRO Leadership Perspectives
CHROs are using their position in the C-suite to impact mission critical priorities across the enterprise, including driving growth and improving employee satisfaction and engagement. But as the business landscape continues to shift, so do CHROs’ priorities on a functional level. Learn what 450 CHROs say are their most important priorities in 2023.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
CHRO Thought Leader
