MID-FLORIDA SHRM           

Vickie Krolak, SHRM-CP, SPHR | PRESIDENT

Vickie Krolak is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience spanning HR, accounting, and office administration. Vickie's expertise encompasses the full employee life cycle, with a strong passion for employee engagement, recruitment, training, and development. Currently serving as a Senior HR Business Partner at iHire, she provides strategic and operational HR support to small and medium-sized businesses across various industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and Political Science from Frostburg State University.Vickie is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).She also holds certifications in Mental Health First Aid, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, and Computerized Accounting. 

Lance Fulse, SHRM-CP and PHR | PRESIDENT ELECT 

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.

Natalie Jones, SHRM-CP, PHR | PAST PRESIDENT

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.

Kelly Taylor | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE

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.

Ella Kimbrel, SPHR and SHRM-SCP  | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS

Ella Kimbrel currently serves as the Senior Vice President/CHRO 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 25 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, EllaToday.

Christine Harris | VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP

Ashly Woosypiti | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Ashly is currently employed with Northwestern Mutual, Orlando Network Office.  She leads with servant leadership and a knack for balancing strategic vision with everyday human realities.  A forward-thinking and adaptable problem solver, Ashly has a proven track record of driving initiatives that boost performance, nurture company culture, spark employee engagement, and deliver measurable ROI.

A self-proclaimed data geek and spontaneous simile aficionado, Ashly is currently diving into the frontier of AI in HR, aiming to become an HR AI Integration Leader who bridges emerging technology with practical and ethical people strategies.  She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and is pursuing her M.S. in Human Resources Management with an emphasis in Public Administration.  Ashly is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and holds the Certified Public Sector Human Resources Administration (PSHRA-CP) credential.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Matina Wagner, MA, SHRM-SCP | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATION

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.

Carley Regan | COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Carley Regan is a Business Development Representative at Rita Staffing, where she specializes in cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships to support organizations in achieving their staffing objectives. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Florida Southern College and is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), reflecting her dedication to excellence and professionalism within the staffing industry.

Jeff Thompson | LEGISLATIVE & PUBLIC POLICY

Jeff Thompson is a Certified Human Resources Professional (SHRM-CP). He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, and Economics, with studies in human resources from SUNY Empire State University. He has over 20 years of experience managing various HR core competencies in public, private, for profit, and not-for-profit organizations. He has extensive experience in leadership, labor / employee relations, and staff development. He is passionate about balancing employee advocacy with organizational goals.

Johnny Duzgun | SPONSORSHIP

Johnny Duzgun is currently the VP of Employee Benefits with Risk Strategies Company Based In Lakeland, Florida. He has over 5 Years of experience in the Insurance & HCM space. He’s a certified professional in the insurance industry. He has a bachelor's degree in business management from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

 Martha Seney, SHRM-CP| WORKFORCE READINESS

Martha Seney is the Program Director of Career Services at Florida Polytechnic University, where she leads comprehensive, results-driven initiatives that connect students with high-impact internships, competitive full-time opportunities, and strategic employer partnerships across Florida and beyond. She holds a master’s degree in Human Resources, a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a State of Florida Teaching License in Business Education. With more than a decade of experience spanning human resources, higher education, and workforce development, Martha is recognized for building innovative, industry-aligned programs that strengthen talent pipelines and support organizational growth.

Felipe Garces, PHR | DIVERSITY RELATIONS

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.