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Administrators
Co-Chair: Debra Van Der Weide - Van Weide Group, Inc.
949.830.9595 Fax: 949.830.9515 Email Debra Van Der Weide Co-Chair: Shane E. Cowan - Van Weide Group, Inc.
877.547.2472 Fax: 949.830.9515 Email Shane Cowan Provides administrative support to the SBHRA as a paid independent contractor. Centralizes and manages assigned business and administrative affairs of the Association according to annual contract. Serves and supports the needs of the Board and Committee Chairs, including the compilation and maintenance of all official, administrative and historical documents and records. Publishes E-CAST, the Association’s monthly online newsletter and annual membership directory. 
Annual Conference
Co-Chair: Stacy E. Douglas - Cottage Health System, HR Department
805.569.8926 Fax: 805.569.8941 Email Stacy Douglas Co-Chair: Shaye S. Williams - AppleOne
805.569.9024 Fax: 805.569.8763 Email Shaye Williams The Annual Seminar Committee is responsible for the all-day SBHRA Business Conference: developing a theme, selecting the presenters and speakers, organizing the vendor show, creating a brochure and advertising to promote the seminar. Additional duties include reserving the location, correspondence with the speakers, organizing handouts and trophies, and evaluation of the event.
Benefits and Compensation Survey: Kristina L. Kiefer, PHR - Cottage Health System, HR Department
805.681-6444 Fax: 805.569.8941 Email Kristina Kiefer The Benefits and Compensation Survey Committee is responsible for producing a comprehensive benefits and compensation survey of our members' companies every year. The survey not only provides useful information about local company benefits and compensation, but also about trends since the last survey. The survey information is compiled, analyzed and distributed or sold through the SBHRA. Participating members receive their first copy at no charge if the survey-input data is received by the required date. For cost information for non-participating members or non-members, please call the current Committee Chair.
Certification: Mona G. Duval, PHR - The Territory Ahead
805-962-5558 Ext. 146 Fax: 805-962-3853 Email Mona Duval This committee encourages professional development by promoting national certification and assists members in the certification process. The Chair arranges and oversees the study groups formed to prepare members for taking the SHRM Certification Examination (PHR and SPHR) twice each year.
Labor and Employment Guideline: Douglas B. Large - Archbald & Spray LLP
805.564.2070 Ext. 104 Fax: 805.564.2081 Email Douglas Large The Guideline, a complimentary service provided by Archbald & Spray, is a private, telephone/e-mail service intended to help member professionals better understand laws and regulations governing the workplace and offer general guidance on labor and employee management issues. Membership Use Agreements are downloadable from our web site.
Legal Counsel: Christine P. Roberts - Mullen & Henzell L.L.P
805.966.1501 Fax: 805.966.9204 Email Christine Roberts Mullen & Henzell
805-966-1501 FAX: 805-966-9204
Rafael Gonzalez -
rgonzalez@mullenlaw.com
Will Degan - wdegen@mullenlaw.com
Christine Roberts - croberts@mullenlaw.com
Ed Thoits - ethoits@mullenlaw.com
Paul Wilcox - pwilcox@mullenlaw.com
Firm’s attorneys provide general legal advice to the Association Board on organizational matters and participate in the Association’s employment law educational efforts through seminars and other appropriate programs. Law firm members may serve on other committees on the same basis as other Association members.
Logistics/Hospitality Coordinator: Tami Wasserman - Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
805.682.7300 Ext. 306 Fax: 805.898.3605 Email Tami Wasserman The Hospitality Committee is responsible for arranging the monthly general meetings and Board of Directors' meetings. This Committee works to see that the meetings start in a timely manner by assuring that all arrangements are carried out. This Committee also plans, organizes and executes the annual Holiday party in December.
Luncheon Programs
Co-Chair: Nancy L. Carnahan - *Student, Retired or Unemployed
818.400.0654 Email Nancy Carnahan Co-Chair: Chery Cerise, PHR - *Student, Retired or Unemployed
Email Chery Cerise Responsible for developing and implementing high quality monthly programs of interest to, and in the best interest of, Association members. This Committee works within the framework of the overall education and professional development plan developed under the leadership of the Education Chair and coordinates with the Association's other education committees.
Membership: Diana Lovan - Cottage Health System, HR Department
805.569.8925 Fax: 805.569.7557 Email Diana Lovan The Membership Committee provides information to potential new members, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on membership applications and issues, and keeps current the Association's membership records. The Committee oversees a group of ambassadors for the purpose of helping new members feel welcome and become assimilated. This Committee publishes the Annual Directory.
Nominating : Julia Hardcastle-Leitch - Volt Workforce Solutions
805.560.8658 Fax: 805.730.1985 Email Julia Hardcastle-Leitch This committee identifies and encourages members to join committees, chair committees and projects and to run for the Board of Directors and for Officer positions. Please see the Association Bylaws for qualifications of BOD members. The Committee seeks candidates to fit the Chair or Officer profiles for the positions that will be vacant in the comming year. The Committee works closely with the President elect during the selection process.
Professional Development : Margot L. Dement - Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805.884.6440 Fax: 805.963.7264 Email Margot Dement Responsible for developing and implementing high quality Professional programs of interest to, and in the best interest of, Association members. The half-day format allows time for detailed coverage of topics and discussions among participants. Typically one meeting per year is a legal update. This Committee works within the framework of the overall education and professional development plan developed under the leadership of the Education Chair and coordinates with the Association's other education committees.
SHRM/SHRM Foundation Liason: Debbie L. Horne, SPHR - CenCal Health
805-562-1017 Email Debbie Horne Promotes SHRM Foundation, the purpose of which is to be a catalyst for leading edge research and education to advance the HR profession. Links SBHRA with SHRM, our National Society and their professional resources.
Workforce Readiness: Susie M. Couture, PHR - Clipper Windpower Inc.
805-576-1086 Fax: 805.456-0139 Email Susie Couture This Committee oversees the Student Chapter, the scholarship awards, intern programs at local colleges and universities, mentorship programs, and guides the Student Board Intern each year. Student membership dues are $20 per year, and $10 for attendance at the monthly general meeting. Scholarship recipients enjoy complimentary membership and monthly meetings during the calendar year in which they receive the scholarship.
Worshops & Seminars
Co-Chair: Angel C. Sugleris, PHR - PlanMember Financial Corporation
805.684.1199 Ext. 2200 Fax: 805.684.1479 Email Angel Sugleris Co-Chair: Heather G. Cuff - Autoliv
805.562.5920 Fax: 801.625.6754 Email Heather Cuff
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