Philadelphia CHRO Community

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

Philadelphia CHRO Governing Body

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

Co-Chairs

Peter Adebi

Nemours Health System
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Susan Kelliher

The Chemours Co
Chief People Officer

Larry Kleinman

Highmark
EVP and CHRO

Kristie Pappal

Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources

Nancy Stefanowicz

NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO

Members

Calvin U. Allen

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

Cat Bird

Health Partners Plans
Chief Administrative and Diversity Officer

Victoria Boyd Brifo

Air Products
SVP & CHRO

Erin Bushnell

Cozen O'Connor
CHRO

Scott Carroll

Global Container Terminals
CHRO

Patti Cassidy

FIS Global
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Clem Cheng

Comcast
SVP Human Resources for Xfinity Consumer Services

George Crowley

University of Pennsylvania
CHRO - Clinical Practices

Rhonda Curry

Highmark Wholecare
VP, CHRO

Margaret Dinneny

Wawa
Chief People Officer

Bob Donegan

Asplundh
Chief Human Resources Officer

Michele Estep

OceanFirst Financial Corp
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer

Ted Fries

EnerSys
Sr. Vice President Human Resources

Gerry Geckle

Universal Health Services
SVP, HR

Dee Grosso

Freedom Mortgage
Executive Vice President of Human Resources

Bob Harrop

East Penn Manufacturing
Vice President, Human Resources

Liz Heitner

Penn Mutual Life Insurance
Chief Human Resources Officer

Vicki Henn

PNC
CHRO

Jack Heuer

University of Pennsylvania
VP, HR

Margolit Hillsberg

Janney Montgomery Scott
SVP CHRO

Christin Joyner

AAA Club Alliance
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Jessica Kazmaier

Rite Aid
SVP & CHRO

Melanie Kennedy

American Water Works
SVP Human Resources

Roxanne Klein

Knoll
SVP, HR, CHRO

Jamie Korlesky

Cardone Industries
VP, CHRO

Janis Leigh

Giant Eagle
EVP and Chief People Officer

Renee Lewandowski

Agilent Technologies
Global Head of Business Human Resources

Wendy Livingston

Harsco Corporation
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer

Marcia Lyssy

BDP International
CHRO

Heidi Manna

Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Chief Human Resources Officer

Kyle Matthews

FMC
Vice President, Human Resources

Donovan Mattole

Brenntag North America
Vice President Human Resources Americas

Katherine McEvilly

Covestro US
VP, Head of HR - US

Brigette McInnis-Day

Google
VP HR

Sean McManus

De Lage Landen
SVP, HR

Barry Melnkovic

US Steel
SVP & CHRO

Margorie Michele

Penn Medicine
CHRO

Carol Pandza

AmeriHealth Caritas
SVP & CHRO

Meghan Patton

Jefferson Health
SVP HR & Associate CHRO

Michelle Piekutowski

Carnegie Mellon University
Associate VP, CHRO

Tony Rico

Goya Foods, Inc.
Director, Human Resources

Daniel Ross

Day & Zimmermann Group
CHRO & SVP HR

Russell Showers

Tower Health
SVP Chief Human Resources Officer

Pamela Teufel

Main Line Health
SVP & CHRO

Carmen Twyman

BlackRock Inc
Global Head of HR Risk and Compliance

Peggy Verdi

Subaru of America
CHRO

Kelli Walsh

D&H Distributing
Senior Vice President Human Resources

Glennis Williams

MSA Safety Inc
VP & CHRO

"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

November 16, 2022 | 1 day

Philadelphia CHRO Executive Summit

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

April, 2023 | an evening

Philadelphia CHRO Inner Circle

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

Content from your CHRO peers

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Transforming HR into a Strategic Partner at the Carolina Panthers

The sports industry has the stigma of being a “good old boys club,” but Kisha Smith is challenging that stereotype at the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. Learn how she is pioneering HR in the sports industry and showing how inclusivity can drive businesses forward.

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BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines

In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.

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BLOG | SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

4 Ways CHROs Are Tackling the Talent Shortage

We asked CHROs across our Evanta communities about how they are experiencing and addressing the current talent shortage. Here are four key findings from our survey about the current talent landscape.