Miami Valley Human Resources Association

Mary Sacksteder , SHRM-CP

Mary currently works as the Compensation Manager for Kettering Health Network. She has been with Kettering Human Resources for 13 years in a variety of roles, including the areas of Recruitment, Comp&Benefits, HR/IS and Training. Mary received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and is currently finishing a Masters degree in Non-profit Administration.

Christine Campbell , SHRM-CP

Beth Mitrousis , SHRM-CP

Beth is an HR professional with over 25 years of HR experience in manufacturing and the construction industry.   She also has a BS in HR management from Wright State University and her SHRM-CP.

Kimberly Lukaszewski , SHRM-SCP

 Dr. Kimberly Lukaszewski earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Studies from the State University of New York, Albany, with concentrations in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, and Human Resources Information Systems. She also has an MBA from State University of New York, Albany, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Pace University. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. She is a very accomplished scholar, publishing refereed journal articles in high quality journals such as Human Resource Management Review and Journal of Business and Psychology. Her research emphasizes electronic human resources (eHR) and human resource information systems (including electronic employee monitoring) and diversity issues, more specifically on cross cultural issues, the inclusion/exclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workplace, and diversity in jobs.

Carlina Figueroa , SPHR

Carlina has worked at Sinclair College since February 2017 in the Human Resources Office and recently transferred to the Business & Public Services division as the Internship Coordinator. She moved to Dayton from Virginia where she worked in HR for over 10 years. In her previous role at Canon Virginia, Carlina worked in several areas including recruitment, workforce development, employee relations, and corporate communications. While at Canon, she created and developed their internship program partnering with numerous schools and universities across Virginia.  

Carlina has her Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. She volunteers for Generation Dayton and serves on the Steering Committee as a Member At Large.

LaTanya Pinkelton , SHRM-CP and PHR

Benjamin Watson

Jamie Coble , PHR, SHRM-CP

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

Alli Bruck

Steve Black , SHRM-SCP

Steve Black has over fifteen years of human capital management experience providing Talent Management, Employee Relations, and Leadership Development services.  Currently, he is the HR Manager and HR Practice Line Leader at Brixey & Meyer, which is an Accounting and Business Advisement Firm.  He has extensive experience in several industries including education and healthcare ranging in sizes from small businesses and high-growth entrepreneurial companies to Fortune 500 organizations.  Steve works with clients to help reduce potential legal risks, build strong human capital processes and structures, create engaging cultures that attract and retain top talent, and connect people with an organization's strategic aims.

Previously, Steve was the Chief Talent Officer for Home Care by Black Stone, a regional home care company specializing in in-home skilled and personal care services.  After being acquired by Almost Family, Steve’s role transitioned into a Regional HR Director position helping branches address day-to-date employee relations issues.

Steve serves on the Miami Valley Human Resources Association’s Board of Directors (Chair of the Membership Engagement Committee), coaches youth sports (soccer and baseball), and is an active volunteer at Centerville Christian Fellowship.

Carrie Brunello

Carrie Brunello is the Co-Owner of 11th Hour Staffing, Inc, A full-service staffing agency and 11th Hour HR Consulting, LLC, A full-service human resources consulting firm that is passionate about staffing, recruiting, human resources, customer service and giving back to our community.  She has over 20 years of experience in the Human Resources field and is PHR Certified.  

Amy Mitchell

Tom Weissbrod

Cecilia Vocke , SHRM-SCP, SPHR

 Cecilia has been in the human resources profession since 1989 and is currently with Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS).  She has diverse industry experience in healthcare, global food products, manufacturing and automotive.  Cecilia is recognized for successful coaching and mentoring.  She has experience managing all aspects of human resources including employee relations, management development, training, recruitment, compensation and benefits. 

She is on the Board of Trustees of the Breast Wishes Foundation.

Cecilia has a BA and MS from Wright State University.  She has her SPHR certification as well as SHRM-SCP.

Joel Nordstrom

Jerrod Thomas , SHRM-CP