MVHRA Committees

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.

Justin Malone

Justin has worked at LS Benefits Group since 2017 as a Financial and Health Representative, primarily connecting Human Resource professionals with company benefits and programs. Justin also helps individual families in the financial planning space. Before moving to the area in 2017, Justin previously lived in his hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio, working in Financial Aid and Admission roles at Shawnee State University, where he also received his Bachelor of Science in Science Education. In addition to the Engagement Committee at MVHRA, Justin is locally involved in the Centerville Game Changers group and officiates varsity basketball games during season.

Darla Cade, SHRM-SCP, PHR , SHRM-SCP, PHR

Darla Cade has been in the HR realm over 25 years specializing in compliance and benefit management.  She is currently CHRO for Germane Solutions, a niche healthcare consulting firm.  Darla graduated from Wright State University and holds her PHR certification, as well as being state-licensed in Life and Health.  In addition to serving on various MVHRA committees, she’s an active member of SHRM and the ERA.

Erica Cain

Lisa Francis , SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Kara Goodwin