Miami Valley Human Resource Association

Jennifer Stowe , PHR

Jenny Stowe began her HR career in 2000 with the last 11 of these working in professional services organizations.  In 2013 and 2014, she helped her company traverse back-to-back acquisitions successfully.  As a result of the last acquisition, Jenny works with RSM US LLP, formerly McGladrey LLP, as a Regional Human Resource Manager. 

Jenny has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Capital University.  She has her PHR certification, SHRM-CP certification and is an active member of SHRM.

Darla Cade , PHR

Highly-skilled and well-qualified Human Resources Professional with over 20 years’ successful experience in positions of increasing responsibility and duties.  Certified as a Professional in Human Resources, well-versed in employment law, and knowledgeable of workers compensation and unemployment, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the companies I work for.  Having a good balance of personality and force, I am able to lead a team, yet be comfortable in the trenches.  A skilled presenter and trainer, I can command an audience as needed.

Tamiko Talley

Kathryn Phillips , PHR, SHRM-CP

Hi, I am Kay Phillips, a seasoned HR professional with 25+ years experience in multiple areas of HR. I have had the pleasure of working in government, non-profit, and for-profit arenas. I recently launched a consulting venture, KG Phillips Consulting, to share my expertise with non-profits and small businesses. Currently, I am serving on the Boards for two local non-profits - Homefull and Brigid's Path. For the past two years I have been serving as the MVHRA Certification Committee Chair and look forward to assisting others in their certification and recertification pursuits. I look forward to meeting fellow HR professionals and MVHRA members.  

Chad Dresnick , SHRM-SCP, PHR

Undergraduate degree in Marketing from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL - 1998

Currently employed with Shiver Security Systems, Inc. located in downtown Dayton.
Shiver Security Systems, Inc. dba Sonitrol of Southwest Ohio provides integrated security solutions, access control, video (CCTV), and fire protection for thousands of customers in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

Positions previously held:
HR Supervisor – Kings Island

Hobbies: Exercising on the eliptical, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Betsy Brown , SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Betsy Brown is a Consultant with Right Management, a global career transition and talent management consulting firm. Her focus is working with employees who find themselves in job transition as a result of being impacted by company downsizing and change. Prior to joining Right Management, she was a Director of Human Resources and HR Business Partner with the Reynolds and Reynolds Company for human resources strategy, organizational development, change management, HR projects, and policy and processes.

In her distinguished career, Betsy has had a broad range of responsibilities. These include partnering with business leaders and providing consultative services to achieve organizational effectiveness and implement key development initiatives. She has in-depth experience in executive coaching, project and change management, process improvement, talent and performance management, associate relations and compensation.

Betsy is and active volunteer in her community and has served on many education and nonprofit boards. She has an MS in Personnel Counseling and a BS in Rehabilitation Education from Wright State University. She holds the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).  She is certified in multiple training delivery systems and leadership assessment tools. Betsy is adjunct faculty for the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State and teaches courses in Human Resources.  

Simone Stone

 Simone Stone is a Career Advisor/Employment Consultant within the Workforce Development Division, at Ohio Means Jobs Montgomery County. She has been a part the Workforce team since August 2005, and a part of the Project HIRE On the Job Training Program since 2010. Simone's expertise is working with local employers, helping them with recruiting, on boarding, and various training/development needs. Simone is also an Adjunct Instructor with Sinclair CC, where she teaches students how to be successful in the Students Success course.

Simone has a BA Degree in HR & Industrial Relations from the University of Cincinnati, a MA Degree in Organizational Management & HR from Ashford University, and holds several professional certifications in job development, Adjunct Instruction, and most recently, Certified Life Coach 

Jeffrey A. Mullins

JEFFREY A. MULLINS is a the Partner-in-Charge of the Dayton office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. He received his undergraduate degree, graduating magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton and law degree, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of Dayton School of Law. Mr. Mullins practices in the areas of health care and labor and employment law. He is a member of the Dayton and Ohio Bar Associations, American Health Lawyers Association, Associated Builders and Contractors and the Society for Human Resource Management. Mr. Mullins serves as president of the Miami Valley Human Resource Association and is a board member of the Catholic Social Services and Culture Works. He also serves as treasurer for the Voluntary Protection Program Association for Construction and as trustee for the Ohio Valley Construction Education Foundation.

Practices: Construction, Health and Life Sciences, Labor and Employment, Public Law, Workplace Safety and Health.
Bar/Court Admissions: State - Ohio.
Year First Admitted to Practice Law: 1990.
Education: University of Dayton School of Law (1990), University of Dayton (1986).
Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: American Health Lawyers Association, Associated Builders and Contractors, Best Lawyers in America, Dayton Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Super Lawyers, Society for Human Resource Management.
Community Involvement: Miami Valley Human Resource Association.

Jamie Coble , PHR

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources from Wright State University - 2002
Masters degree in Organizational Leadership/Human Resources from Ashford University - 2010
Currently employed with CareSource located in downtown Dayton.
CareSource is a leading non-profit public sector managed care company based in Dayton, Ohio.

Positions previously held:
HR Coordinator/Representative – SpeedwaySuperamerica
HR Service Manager/ Benefits and Compensation Manager – WorkflowOne

Hobbies: Exercising, Reading, and Spending Time with Family

Dave Castel

Dave is an HR Generalist at Oerlikon.  He supports all areas of the human resources department including employee relations, strategic planning, benefits, compensation & training.

Dave studied psychology at Wright State University and held an hr generalist role in manufacturing prior to joining Aerotek. Prior to becoming the Marketing Chair, Dave held the role of social media, posting upcoming events, news articles and statuses to Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Barbara Phillips , PHR, SHRM-CP

Amy Mitchell

Richard Blackstone , SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Rick has been in the human resources profession since 1981. His broad-based background includes experience managing most every aspect of human resources to include recruitment, training, compensation, benefits and employee relations. He has worked in higher education (Sinclair and Wright State), health care (Dayton Children's Medical Center and Kettering Health Network), not-for-profit (United Way of the Greater Dayton Area) and the for profit sector (Reynolds and Reynolds and Evenflo). Rick has been employed at Kettering Health Network since 2011.

Rick established membership with the Miami Valley Human Resources Association (MVHRA) in 1981. He moved into a leadership role as the Professional Development Chair in 1993. Moving through several board positions, Rick was the Membership Director in 1994, Treasurer in 1995, Vice President in 1996, and served as the President in 1997. He served in volunteer positions at the state level from 1998 to 2002, before establishing the MVHRA's Past Presidents' Committee in 2003.

Rick is a SHRM member, and became SPHR certified in 1995. He teaches a PHR/SPHR certification preparation class on training and development semi-annually at Wright State University. His undergraduate degree is in accounting (Wright State) and his graduate degree is in Education (University of Dayton).

Jefferson Alcott , PHR

Jefferson brings to the Miami Valley Human Resource Association over 18 years of Training and Development, and Human Resources experience.  He is also certified as a Professional in Human Resources Management (PHR) by the Society of Human Resources (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).  Most recently, Jefferson has served MVHRA as the Chair for the SHRM Foundation Committee.

Kelly O'Connor , PHR, SHRM-CP

Kelly is an experienced HR Communications professional. She focuses on creating clear, understandable employee communications.

Kelly worked on HR/benefits communications for over 11 years at a communications firm partnering with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. She studied Human Resource management at Central Michigan University and held several HR internships.

With MVHRA, Kelly has served as Networking/Publicity Chair, Treasurer, President Elect and President. She is currently serving as Past President and SHAPE coordinator. Kelly is also a member of SHRM and a resident of the Dayton-area community.

Shanda Brown , MSA/SPHR/SHRMCP

Shanda Brown, MSA, SPHR, SHRM-CP

Shanda is currently the Manager - Human Resources with Rittal Corp in Urbana, Ohio.  She is a team-oriented and process focused HR Professional with more than 20 years of progressive HR experience developed while servicing a wide range of business industries including manufacturing, government contract, printing and technology.

Shanda also works as an HR Consultant serving as in-house counsel for smaller companies unable to sustain a full-time staff member.  She partners with business owners to ensure HR strategies supported their overall business goals.  She has expertise in employee relations, team building, process development, recruiting and HRIS optimization.

She possesses the ability to motivate team members to realize potential and exceed expectations.  Her management style promotes candor, builds trust, and empowers employees resulting in increased commitment, team spirit and morale.

Shanda has a results-oriented style mixed with compassion for employees which allows a needed focus on understanding and respecting individual perspectives of clients and their employees. She is a strategic thinker who is able to see both the big picture and the intricate details of the situation at hand.

Shanda obtained her PHR certification in December 2004.  She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Computer Science in December 2004, as well.  Shanda completed her Master's of Science in Administration focusing on Human Resource Administration through Central Michigan University in May 2011. In February 2015, she obtained her SHRM-CP certification.  Most recently, Shanda received her SPHR certification in January 2017.

Shanda currently serves as the Technology committee chair and works on HR & compensation projects as they arise.

Matthew Bakota , PHR