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Chicago CHRO Community
Gain powerful new perspectives
Join fellow CHROs in the Chicago 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
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
Chief Human Resources Officer
Amber Kennelly
HUB International
CHRO
Brian McGarvey
GE Healthcare
Senior HR leader – US & Canada
Mike Rude
Option Care Health
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Members
Elizabeth Adefioye
Ingredion
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Julie Baker
American Hotel Register Company
VP Human Resources
Matt Beliveau
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Chief Human Resources Officer
Rusty Bland
KeHE Distributors
SVP, People Engagement & Serving
Maya Bordeaux
Tribune Publishing
Senior VP, Chief Human Resources & Communications Officer
Larry Brand
Elkay Manufacturing
Chief Human Resources Officer
Amy Byrne
CDK Global
Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Janet Catlett
Stepan
Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Renae Chorzempa
InnerWorkings
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Jason Clayton
JBT Corporation
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Casey Cook
Northshore School District
SVP of Human Resources
Michael D'Ambrose
The Boeing Co
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Jessica DeLorenzo
Kimball Electronics
VP Human Resources
Deborah Deters
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
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
Lilly
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity
Velisha Haddox
Cook County Government
Bureau Chief of Human Resources
Raymond Hall
JLL
Head of Human Resources for the Americas
Ralph Hargrow
ACCO Brands
SVP, Global Chief People Officer
Michelle Hay
Sedgwick CMS
Global Chief People Officer
Margaret Heneghan
Aon Corporation
Deputy Chief People Officer
Cheryl Johnson
Paylocity
CHRO
Tim Jordan
Glory Global Solutions
EVP, Global Human Resources
Stacey Kraft
Enova
Chief People Officer
Norah Larke
Wintrust Financial
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
M. Katie Lawler
ITW
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
Gregory Lawless
Akorn
CHRO
Ken Meyers
Hill-Rom Holdings
SVP, CHRO
Tracie Morris
BMO Harris
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dave Osswald
Molson Coors Brewing
Chief People & Diversity Officer
Tim Oswald
Fairbanks Morse
Chief Human Resources Officer
Raj Patel
Northwestern Mutual
Vice President, Talent and Organizational Effectiveness
Laura Rock
Zurich Insurance Company
Chief Human Resources Officer
Terri Runyon Walker
McGraw-Hill Education
VP Culture & Talent
Carmen Smith
CA Ventures
VP Human Resources
John Smith
ACH Food Companies
Head of Human Resources
Rebecca Snow
Mars
SVP, People & Organization, Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Syeda Soofia
Dearborn National
Sr. Director, HR
Christa Sorenson
Equity Residential
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Sara Stolmeier
McMaster-Carr Supply
Vice President, People & Development
Marie Sutera
Chicago Blackhawks
VP, HR
Barbara Turk
EVRAZ North America
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Manika Turnbull
Health Care Service Corporation
SVP Workforce, Talent & Business Engagement
Robert Weber
Hostess Brands
Chief Human Resources Officer
Jaison Williams
Fitbit
VP, Global Talent & Inclusion
"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 Events
In-person Programs
September, 2021
Chicago CHRO Inner Circle
An evening with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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November, 2021
Chicago CHRO Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, one-day program with new connections and actionable insights.
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Virtual Programs
April 21, 2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Diverse Hiring — A Blueprint for Success
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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May 11, 2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
Walk away from this peer-led, half-day virtual program with new connections and actionable insights.
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September 16, 2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Town Hall
Cultivating Belonging Through the DE&I Journey
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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October 13, 2021
Chicago CHRO Virtual Boardroom
Advancing a Culture of Belonging in 2021
An intimate and interactive conversation framed around a hot topic or priority.
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PAST PROGRAMS
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Content from your CHRO peers
PODCAST | APRIL 6, 2021
PODCAST | APRIL 6, 2021
The Next Big Question, Episode 14
In this episode, we ask CIO Rob Zelinka of Jack Henry & Associates why change management is so hard for large organizations. We discuss change fatigue and the unrelenting pace of change, and Rob shares how communication and transparency can help business leaders crack the change management code.
LISTEN NOWPEER PRACTICES | MARCH 30, 2021
PEER PRACTICES | MARCH 30, 2021
Building Diverse Cybersecurity Teams With Intention & Authenticity
Security leader Amy Bogac of CF Industries discusses how daunting it can be to not have role models for women in cybersecurity. She shares three strategies for building diverse teams and helping women advance in security careers.
READ ARTICLEBLOG | MARCH 29, 2021
BLOG | MARCH 29, 2021
From HR Policies to Human-Centric Philosophies
It’s the dawn of a new war for talent as millions of workers put pressure on organizations to seize the moment and re-design how and where work gets done. How can HR adapt? Read how to focus on philosophies over policies.
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