Welcome to HR Indiana SHRM, a state affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
HR Indiana SHRM consists of 15 chapters in the State of Indiana. The board of directors consists presidents of all the chapters plus various chapter leadership chairs.
We meet 5 times a year to discuss how we can further the HR profession in Indiana and serve our members effectively.
One of the ways we serve our members is our HR Indiana Annual Conference. Last year we had 1800 attendees and we are one of the top 3 regional HR conferences in the United States.
Mission
Advance the human resource profession and serve the professional by providing diverse resources, innovative leadership and development opportunities.
Vision Statement
Be Indiana’s authority in people strategy for organizational leaders, human resource professionals and individuals involved in the practice of human resource management.
Strategic Objectives
- Chapter Support
- Membership
- Partnerships
State Council
Our State Council is broken down into the Executive Team, District Directors, Core Leadership Area Directors, and Chapter Presidents.

Megan Nail, SHRM-SCP
State Council Director

Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP
Past State Director

Tela Erdell, SHRM-SCP
State Council Director Elect

Matthew D. Altizer
State Council Administrator

Becky Ragsdale, SHRM-CP, PHR
State Council Membership Director

JoDee Curtis, SHRM-SCP
2020 Conference Chair

Jennifer Zimmer, SHRM-SCP
Operational Effectiveness Director

Amber Dile, PHR
President - Blue River SHRM #0725

Alli Juskevice
President - East Central Indiana HR Assn. #0425

Jeannie Watson
President - Eastern Indiana HR Assn. #0494

Wendy Gumbel, SHRM-CP
President - Evansville Area HR Assn. #0032

Jessica Stephenson, SHRM-CP
President - IndySHRM #0099

Cheryl Shepherd, SHRM-CP
President - Kosciusko HR Assn. #0449

Lori Pallo
President - Michiana Chapter SHRM #0016

Aaron Holley, SHRM-CP
President - North Central Indiana SHRM #0342

Nancy Steigmeyer
President - Northeast Indiana HR Assn. #0174

Melissa Gruber, SHRM-SCP
President - Northern Indiana HR Assn. #0452

Rex Mudge
President - SHRM of Northwest Indiana #0270

Christina Baker, SHRM-CP
President - South Central Indiana HR Assn. #0512

Ed Carpenter, SHRM-SCP
President - Southern Indiana SHRM #0709

Brittney Faust
President - Tippecanoe Area HR Association #0127

Jana Grimes
President - Wabash Valley HR Assn. #0022