Committees

If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact one of the Committee Chairpersons.
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COMMUNICATIONS

To facilitate all communication and marketing efforts related to keeping Association members informed about activities and events planned and carried out by the Board of Directors and committees. To promote and celebrate the HR Profession, industry events, legal updates, and LSHRM activities to our members and the public. Current initiatives include:

Anne Faix – Chair
Mary Fair
Amanda Manning
Lorie Grucelski
Faith Contreras
Bri Boots
  • Elevate brand and manage communication efforts for association
  • 2025 Sponsorship

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

To monitor and evaluate (on an ongoing basis) any pending legislative, regulatory or legal developments and action at the federal, state and local level which may have an impact on the management of human resources.

To inform Association members of same and offer resources to respond and take action. 

Current initiatives include:

  • B.Y.O. Lunch & Learn
  • HR 101 Series
  • A-Team Education and Recruitment
    • SHRM’s Advocacy Team (A-Team), composed of nearly 17,000 HR professionals is the core driver of positive workplace policy in action. S
    • The A-Team exists to provide HR professionals opportunities to directly influence and advance workplace policy.
    • Join SHRM’s A-Team by texting ATEAM to 52886
Theresa Mongiovi – Co-Chair
Tom Williams – Co-Chair
Wanda Whare
Jennifer Diaz
Laura Gallagher
Kasey Patterson
Bethany Kauffman Raub 
Alan Randall
Cristal Perez-Rodriguez
Caleb Setlock
Bill Young

MEMBERSHIP

Review and approve new member applications within the membership categories outlined by the Chapter bylaws; create initiatives to recruit and retain members; track meaningful membership statistics; and manage SHRM SHAPE and Chapter Strategic Planning goals as they relate to membership; and promote Lancaster SHRM to HR professionals int eh Lancaster marketplace and empower its members by expanding their professional network and inspiring excellence. Current initiatives include:

  • Recruit and Retain Memberships
  • 2025 membership dues
Tim Strawser – Chair
Angie Havice 
Rachel Ewell
Bri Callahan
Harold Ford
Tami Hemler
Darice High
Tammi Miller
Donna Wendler

NOMINATING

Provide recommendations on Directors and Officers to serve on the LSHRM Board. Key activities include:

  • Provide suggestions on recruitment strategies for Board Members to enhance diversity and inclusion.
  • Ensure an effective process is in place for vetting interested candidates as well as selection criteria.
  • Presenting a proposed slate of Directors and Officers prior to the annual business Meeting.  Follow a similar process to fill any vacancies that occur outside of the annual business meeting process.
Jen Strobel – Chair
Andrew Weiss
Tyrone Miller
Melanie Tankalavage

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

To strengthen members’ knowledge in specific HR areas, including management, practice, selection and placement, training and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, recruitment, safety and security so that members are provided with education and resources to positively impact their employers organizations.  To provide a formal opportunity for members to assemble and exchange information of mutual professional interest. To support, encourage, and assist members in achieving and maintaining HR certification. Current initiatives include:

Stephanie Good – Chair, Breakfast Programs
Janet McNally - Co-Chair, Conferences
Michele Stauffer – Co-Chair, Certification
Yolanda Brown
Beckee Fair
Diane Harlow
Sherrill Martin
Rachel Sellers
Kessandra Shambough
Terri Turner

WORKFORCE INCLUSION

To raise awareness, educate and provide resources to our members to help make Lancaster County an equitable and safe place to work for all by connecting our members to local community partners that will help bridge the skills and opportunity gaps and advance our workplaces. This committee also works collaboratively to connect and prepare people for their careers as well as develop relationships and collaborate with local community leaders. Current initiatives include:

Jonelle Anderson  Co-Chair
Sarah Kemble - Co-Chair
John Shoff
Lauren Bovard
Kimberly Patrick
Tyrone Miller
Lindsay McGuire
Katie Slouch-Boozer
Heather Reinhold

DE&I PDF
Workforce Readiness PDF