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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
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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.
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
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.
DIVERSITY RELATIONS/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
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WORK FORCE READINESS
Jennifer Thereau, SHRM-CP
Labor Relations Specialist | Human Resources
863-688-1188 (ext) 54356
Jennifer has worked in various HR roles for over 15 years with experience in the supermarket and restaurant/hospitality industries. She’s held roles in Retail Operations, Corporate Survey, HR Management, and Labor Relations. In her current role Jennifer is focused on handling various LR issues and improving the relationships between the managers and associates at Publix. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband exploring the outdoors and frequenting local restaurants. She also stays busy being an aunt to her 5-year-old nephew and cat “mom” to her two cats.
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.
MAILING ADDRESS: Mid-Florida SHRM 3616 Harden Blvd, #217 Lakeland, FL 33803 Chapter #151 |
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