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Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors are in good standing with SHRM, possess a drive to support HR Professionals in the UP and are hands on in their role. We are a working board! Our board volunteers give of their time and expertise to administer, lead, and grow our chapter. 

Robin Chapekis, President
robin@sveltehr.com

Deb LaMere, Past President and Student Chapter Liaison
dlamere@gwnwup.org

OPEN, President Elect/Vice President

OPEN

Deb Sherrill, Treasurer

dsherrill@upmichiganworks.org

Kristen MacIver, Secretary
kmaciver@uphp.com

Beth Anderson, Membership Director
bmanders@bhkfirst.org

Renee Sheen, Communications Director
rsheen@nmu.edu

OPEN, Professional Development Director (must hold a SHRM Certification)

OPEN

Heather Mosher, Events Co-Director
hmosher@acrisure.com

Lora Kinnunen, Events Co-Director
lkinnunen@marquettemi.gov

Laura Katers-Reilly, Legislative Affairs Director
lreilly@kendrickslaw.com

Haley Thams, College Relations Director
haleythams@jmlongyear.com


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