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
Edgewater Technical Associates, 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 |
