Board of Directors
Executive DirectorArt Smith, SPHR, CCP, CAE
AG Smith & Associates, LLC |
State DirectorDebra Gates, DSL, PHR, SHRM-CP
Western Governors University |
State Director - ElectMary Jo Swearingen, SHRM-CP
LBMC Employment Partners |
Past State DirectorAndy Wainwright
Careerminds |
TreasurerPamela Schreiner, SHRM-SCP
Zoe Angling Group |
SecretaryFrances Flowers, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
BCBS of Tennessee |
Legislative DirectorPaige Lyle, Esq.
Ford Harrison |
Vice President, MembershipLauren Key, SHRM-CP
Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
Certification DirectorDoug Hertel, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Worldwide Equipment. Inc. |
Diversity DirectorAkil Lloyd, SHRM-SCP
LBA Hospitality |
SHRM Foundation DirectorCharlotte Welch, SHRM-CP
Strategic Management Solutions, LLC |
Workforce Readiness DirectorDr. Kathy Tuberville, Ed.D., SHRM-SCP
The University of Memphis |
Social Media DirectorEbony Black, SHRM-CP
Memphis International Airport |
District Director - EastAlica Shamblin, MPS-HR, PHR, SHRM-CP
University of Tennessee |
District Director - WestDanielle Lombard-Sims, PhD, PCC, SPHR
Talentergy, LLC |
Professional Development / Strategic Business Management ChairMatt Gregory, MBA, GBA
Lockton Companies |
2026 SHRM TN Conference Co-chairJoy Johnson Eargle, SHRM-SCP
Newell Brands |
2026 SHRM TN Conference Co-chairMelissa Mitchell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union |
SHRM Members and Communities DirectorPaula Humber, MBA, SHRM-SCP
SHRM |
Staff: Chief AdministratorCeleste Shepherd
AG Smith & Associates, LLC |
Staff: Administration ProfessionalEmily Dyer
AG Smith & Associates, LLC |
Staff: Administration ProfessionalBen Princehorn
AG Smith & Associates, LLC |
