MID-FLORIDA SHRM           

EXECUTIVE BOARD

PRESIDENT

Natalie Jones, SHRM-CP, PHR
Publix Supermarkets
natalie2784@yahoo.com 

 

Natalie currently works as the Manager of EAP for Publix Super Markets Inc.  Prior to this, Natalie was a Labor Relations Specialist and Survey Projects   Analyst with Publix. In the past she worked with the City of Lakeland since 2009 as an HR Generalist and Specialist. She previously served the American Cancer Society in Talent and Development and was an HR Rep for the University of Central Florida  (her alma mater). Natalie has her Bachelors and Masters Degree from UCF. She is PHR and SHRM-CP certified and has been a chapter member with Mid-Florida SHRM since 2011.

PRESIDENT ELECT 

Vickie Krolak, SHRM-CP, SPHR

vickie.krolak@gmail.com  

Vickie Krolak, SHRM-CP, SPHR, is an HR Consultant at iHire. She is a highly knowledgeable and results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in HR, accounting, and office administration, working mostly for SaaS businesses and manufacturing. Vickie has full life cycle HR experience and a strong passion for employee engagement, recruitment, training, and development.

PAST PRESIDENT

Jacquelyn Bobb

Heartland for Children 

jbobb@heartlandforchildren.org

Jacquelyn is currently employed with Heartland for Children, since 2004.  She has been in HR with Heartland since 2008, but prior to that she had about 12 years (1990 through 2002) as Personnel Manager with Laborers Local 1240, as a construction union. She was also employed with the Department of Children and Families as a Child Care Licensing Admin Assistant. Her Bachelor’s degree is in business management with an emphasis in human resources. She also has an HR Certification through the University of Central Florida.

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

Kelly Taylor

Blackburn Controls Inc dba BCI Technologies

kelly.taylor@bcitech.com

 

Kelly has been employed with BCI Technologies as their HR Manager since 2017. Prior to BCI, she worked in HR and Departments for 2 local Engineering   Firms.  She has been in Human Resources for more than 20 years. Kelly graduated Cum Laude with an associate degree in accounting technology from Polk State College in May 2021. She has been a SHRM Certified Professional and a member of Mid Florida SHRM since 2017.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS

Carrie-Ann Lukas-Brady, PHR, SHRM-CP
Veterinary Healthcare Associates
carrieannbrady@gmail.com  

As the Chief People Officer of Veterinary Healthcare Associates, Carrie-Ann's heart is devoted to creating workplaces where every team member thrives. With a mission to foster health, happiness, and healing, she is dedicated to making our workplace a beacon of equity and a space where each team member enjoys coming to work. Drawing from her extensive background in Insurance, Retail, and Consulting, she brings a wealth of experience to her role in the Veterinary Health Care industry. Carrie-Ann continues to hone her skills as a strategic partner, consistently leveraging her resourcefulness and ability to collaborate with peers in both the Human Resources and veterinary industry to propel an organization forward in achieving its mission, vision, and goals. She has a genuine love for cultivating organizations, guiding them toward growth, and nurturing a culture that fosters both professional and personal development. Carrie-Ann's creative side plays a crucial role in building her social media brand and raising awareness for causes close to her heart. Carrie-Ann is a dual-certified human resources professional (PHR and SHRM-SCP) with over 20 years of experience. In her spare time, Carrie-Ann can be found enjoying time with her husband and two daughters, but most importantly she spends as much time as possible, cuddling with her beloved pet, a Pitt/Hound mix named Blink. 

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP

Voncara Henry

Publix Super Markets Inc. 

VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION 

Donna Sholar

Progen Energy Simplified  

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATION

Matina Wagner, MA, SHRM-SCP
Polk State College
mwagner@polk.edu

Matina Wagner is a passionate servant leader who is dedicated to student success! She attended college while living abroad, working full time and raising a family. This experience has provided her with insight to the daily struggles of working adult students. After spending ten years in government service, Matina spent seven years serving as the Recycling Program Administrator for the Walt Disney World Company, before finding her true mission in education. At Polk State College for more than fifteen years, she has worked in Advising, Recruiting, Student Services, and now serves as the Internship & Experiential Learning Coordinator. In this role, she helps students find ways to gain experience and people with experience become students and earn credit for what they know. She loves matching companies looking for talent with students seeking careers. Matina holds a graduate degree in Human Resources and teaches business, internship and experiential learning courses as an adjunct both online and in hybrid formats. She serves as the Workforce Readiness Director for MidFlorida SHRM, the as the Professional Development Director on the FloridaACE Board of Directors, as well serving on other community committees.

COMMUNICATIONS / SOCIAL MEDIA

Ryan Roberts

Paylocity

rroberts2@paylocity.com

407.538.6511 

As an Account Executive with Paylocity, Ryan works with HR & Finance leaders as a strategic consultant by helping businesses eliminate losses and invest in their people through technology. He is passionate about controlling the client experience from evaluation to implementation, and ongoing support. Ryan graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in Business Administration. 

LEGISLATIVE / PUBLIC POLICY

Lance Fulse, SHRM-CP and PHR

Director of Human Resources, Harrell's

863.400.5409 Office

863.344.1313 Mobile

 

Lance Fulse is currently the HR Director for Harrell’s LLC in Lakeland, Florida. He has over 20 years of service in the field of Human Resources. He’s a certified professional in Human Resources and a Certified Public Manager. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership.

SPONSORSHIP

Ella Kimbrel, SPHR and SHRM-SCP

Harrell's LLC

 

Ella Kimbrel currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Harrell's LLC, a local fertilizer and chemical company. With a BS degree in Organizational Management and an MA in HR Management, Ella is also a certified senior human resources professional (SPHR and SHRM-SCP) with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. She is a certified leadership coach, teacher, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team and loves to inspire and encourage others through her blog Ella Today. She lives in Lakeland with her husband, two daughters, and miniature dachshund. 

WORKFORCE READINESS

Carley Regan, CSP

Business Development Representative | Rita Staffing

cregan@ritastaffing.com

863.646.5021

Carley Regan serves as a Business Development Representative at Rita Staffing, where she focuses on building and nurturing client relationships to help organizations meet their staffing needs. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Florida Southern College and is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the staffing industry.

DIVERSITY RELATIONS

Felipe Garces, PHR
Polk State College

Felipe Garces, a native of New York and an avid fan of the Yankees and Jets, brings extensive expertise in human resources. He currently serves as the HR Director at Polk State College. Felipe's prior roles include HR Manager for the Polk County Clerk of Courts and Employee Relations Manager for the Polk County Sheriff's Office. A proud U.S. Army veteran, he served 3.5 years, including a year-long deployment in Iraq. Felipe holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a master's degree in Human Resources Development.

SHRM FOUNDATION

Andrea Prather, SPHR

Vice President, Human Resources

aprather@cwi-logistics.com

Andrea is the Vice President of Human Resources at CWI Logistics, Inc.  In this role, Andrea is responsible for cultivating and driving human capital management practices and high engagement across CWI’s 11 facilities. With over 25 years of progressive HR leadership experience, she is committed to creating positive, collaborative workplace cultures with an emphasis on both business and people growth. Andrea earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Polk State College and maintains accreditation as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).  Andrea has been a member of Mid-Florida SHRM since 2001 and previously served on the Board of Directors in various positions from 2011 – 2016, including Chapter President.  She was MFSHRM’s HR Professional of the Year in 2016.