About Us

An Affiliate Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

About Us

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Your Local SHRM Affiliate Society

North Central Arkansas Society of Human Resource Management (NCASHRM), located in Searcy, Arkansas, is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The purpose of our Chapter, as a non-profit organization, is the advancement and exchange of knowledge among members in the field of human resource administration, industrial relations, and safety. NCASHRM is a resource and guide to the equivalent student organization at the university level for students who are actively involved in the pursuit of knowledge in the field of human resources. NCASHRM actively supports or opposes legislative or other matters based on employer needs and professional goals. The Chapter supports the purposes of SHRM, which are to promote the use of sound and ethical human resource management practices in the profession.


Membership is designed to benefit more than just the Human Resources professional. We have members who are in Workforce Training, Staff Development, Benefits Administration as well as general Human Resources Management. NCASHRM invites you to be our guest at one of our monthly meetings.

We're here to help professionals like you stay connected, informed, and growing.

Interested in Joining?

Interested in Joining?

We're here to help professionals like you stay connected, informed, and growing.

Board Members and Chapter Officers

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Amanda Bledsoe

President

Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations | Network of Community Options, Inc.

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Shane Muse

Workforce Development Chair

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Tonya Elliot

Vice President

Market Manager | Staffmark

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Kim Gordon

Secretary/Treasurer

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Kortney Holmes

Communications Chair

Human Resources Assistant | First Electric Cooperative

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Donna Thompson Carr | PHR, SHRM-CP

Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist | Arkansas State University-Beebe

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John Pangle

College Relations Chair

Robert Skinner | SHRM-SCP

SHRM Foundation Chair

Human Resources Director | Bryce Corporation

Molly Burgess

Board Member-at-Large

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