SPECIAL EDITION    December 15, 2005 Meet Your 2006-2007 Board of Directors   Dear ,   Our December Volunteer Awards Luncheon on Thursday, December 8th was absolutely fabulous!  We had a lot of fun and recognized our members who gave their time, effort and talent to make our chapter an awesome success this year.  Check out the slideshow >>> 2   Rita Baumgartner, President   Rita is vice president at Cobbs, Allen & Hall, an insurance provider from basic insurance coverage to complex risk-management strategies and comprehensive employee-benefits programs.  She can be reached at 615-371-1194.   Goal:  “To engage senior HR leaders as mentors, to grow our organization through education, and to focus on diversity as we move forward.”   Tracy Anthony, Workforce Planning Chair   Tracy is the Nashville Branch Manager with Manpower, a worldwide provider of HR solutions.  She can be reached at 615-399-2228.   Goal:  “To support the role of expanding quality employment opportunities through workforce development, search out and implement diversity in the workplace, and embrace the social responsibility for the betterment and growth of the community in which we work and play.”   Denis Blackwelder, SPHR, Past President   Denis is senior vice president and corporate development director for Barge Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, an employee-owned engineering, architecture, planning, landscape architecture and surveying firm.  He can be reached at 615-252-4245.   Goal:  “To continue to promote the HR Professional as a strategic business partner and to make MT-SHRM a resource for the HR practitioner to successfully meet the challenges of this role.”   Kellie Conn, SPHR, President Elect   Kellie is the human resources manager for Wood Personnel Services, a local recruiting firm providing staffing, executive and IT search services.  She can be reached at 615-399-6518.   Goal:  “To increase volunteer opportunities for our membership while providing programs that help to advance the HR profession.”   John Gilbert, PHR, Member Relations Chair   John is assistant human resources leader for Electrolux, the world’s largest producer of electric and gas ranges.  He can be reached at 615-382-6408.   Goal:  “To organize and develop the people resources of MT-SHRM in order to provide the critical link to accomplish the goals and mission of our organization.”   Lynn Hutson, SPHR, Programs Chair   Lynn is VTS operations manager with Vanderbilt University and Medical Center.    She can be reached at 615-322-4789.   Goal:  “To provide educational opportunities for MT-SHRM members that advance the HR profession and serve HR professionals.”   Tish Meshew, SPHR, Finance Chair   Tish is human resources director for Community Health Systems, a leading operator of general acute care hospitals in non-urban markets throughout the United States.  She can be reached at 615-312-6707.   Goal:  "To bring our organization's finances to the next level and prepare us for additional programs and membership activity in 2006-2007."   Kevie Mikus, SPHR, MT-SHRM South Chair   Kevie is vice president client services with The HR Group, a provider of comprehensive solutions in employee benefits, HR management and outsourcing.  She can be reached at 615-244-8484.   Goal:  “To extend MT-SHRM’s existing membership benefits to HR professionals who live or work in Williamson and surrounding Counties thereby expanding the impact we have in our local communities.”   Danny Nelms, Membership Chair   Danny is vice president of human resources for Murray, Inc., a manufacturer of lifestyle lawn and yard maintenance products.  He can be reached at 615-598-6511.   Goal:  “To continue to build our membership ranks while providing opportunities for new members in all levels of our profession.”   Jimmy Patterson, Esq., Legal Advisor   Jimmy is a shareholder in Ogletree Deakins, a labor and employment law firm that exclusively represents management in all types of employment-related legal matters.  He can be reached at 615-687-2210.   Goal:  “To provide strong leadership and quality legal advice on all human resource and management issues affecting the membership, the Board of Directors and the MT-SHRM officers.”   Mark Peters, Esq., Legislative Chair   Mark is a partner in the Labor and Employment practice group, and Chair of the Healthcare Employment Law Practice subgroup, at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis.  He represents management exclusively in a variety of industries throughout the United States.  He can be reached at 615-850-8888.   Goal:  “To inform and advise MT-SHRM on local, regional and national labor and employment legislative matters of significance and relevance to the membership and to serve as a resource on creative and proactive strategies for resolving disputes in the workplace.”   Art Smith, SPHR, CCP, Communications Chair   Art is managing partner of AG Smith & Associates, an HR project management firm working with HR professionals and business leaders to help maximize their people's engagement, and thereby their contributions to the business.  He can be reached at 615-260-8909.   Goal:  “To provide compelling, informative and timely information about our organization and its people to our members and our communities.”

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