MNSHRM State Council Director
Carrie Patton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
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State Council term ends December 31, 2023

Carrie is the Director of Human Resources for Horizon Commercial Pools.  In this role, Carrie leads the Human Resources function and guides the organization both in its overall human resources strategy, as well as day-to-day tactics.  Among her responsibilities are compensation and benefits; policy development and administration; employee relations; performance management and recruiting.

Carrie has more than 20 years of experience in the human resources profession and has worked with a diverse range of companies and industries.

Carrie is an active member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), where she currently serves the Twin Cities chapter as a member of the Board of Directors and Immediate Past President. In addition, she is the Director of the Minnesota SHRM State Council.

Carrie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Bemidji State University, and her Master’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business. She is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP),  and certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

MNSHRM State Council Director Elect
Jae Krueger, SHRM-SCP
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State Council term ends December 31, 2023

Jae is the Director of HR for FAST Global Solutions. She started her career as a financial planner, giving her an unique perspective as a HR practitioner. She's held roles in various functions within HR, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and centralized HR support. 

Jae received her MA-HRIR degree from the Carlson School of Management and is SHRM-SPC certified. She serves as Treasurer for her local chapter, CMSHRM. 

MNSHRM State Council Secretary/Treasurer
Julie (Reiter) Schulte, MS, SHRM-CP, PHR
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State Council term ends December 31, 2024

A results driven Human Resource professional with experience in hospitality and lodging, property management, manufacturing and home health care environments. I have exceptional time management and organizational skills, and enjoys building relationships. Continuous process improvement is a high priority to help improve efficiency of the HR and other department in order to improve the service and experience we provide to our Associates.  I have a passion for engaging employees in change efforts within an organization and their own personal  and professional development.  Simply put, getting them involved helps ease their resistance to change and allows the company to move in a positive direction.

One of my first managers  in HR said “ companies don’t need HR without employees”, which is so true.  Involvement in SHRM, MNSHRM and my local SHRM chapter  have provided an abundance of learning and networking opportunities. Positions have included Certification Director, President & Past-President for CMSHRM and the MNSHRM State Conference Director.

Julie received her Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management from St. Cloud State University and her Master’s Degree in Organizational Development from Capella.

MNSHRM State Council Membership Director
Donna Richardson SHRM-SCP, SPHR 
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State Council term ends December 31, 2023

Donna is the founder and CEO of Guiding Strategies LLC, which originated in 2004, and provides Human Resource consulting to small and midsize companies. She has over 30 years of experience successfully providing human resource leadership to business. She is recognized as a business professional for her ability to design and build human resource functions that support successful growth and develop empowered high-performance employees.

Prior to starting her business, she served in executive roles primarily in the medical device industry; partnering with executive teams to achieve company success.  She has worked in many other industries always finding creative solutions to human resource challenges.

Donna serves on the board of her local SHRM Chapter, North Star SHRM, where she has held many roles including President.  

MNSHRM State Council Past Director
Christina Hogan
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State Council term ends December 31, 2023

Christina is a strategic HR Professional & Global Executive with over 20 years of experience domestically and internationally specializing in the Manufacturing / Technology industry. Christina is the CEO of Global Management & Consulting, her passion is providing HR solutions by helping build HR infrastructure through technology, compliance, and people, increasing competitive advantage by aligning strategy with people and culture. 

Christina has extensive experience in leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and customer management with a positive and collaborative mindset. 

Christina has been a volunteer with SHRM for over 10+ years serving in multiple roles at her home chapter SMAHRA located in Mankato, most recently as Chapter President for 2 years.

Christina received her bachelor’s degree in International Relations with an emphasis on Conflict Management & Negations from Minnesota State University, Mankato, MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from LSU and is currently completing her MS in Management & Leadership from WGU. 

If we’ve ever met, you will know within 3 minutes how much I love what I do, I am blessed to work with a select group of clients and how my clients’ happiness means the world the world to me. 

That’s how I feel about MNSHRM. I have been blessed to be the Executive Director of MNSHRM since 2016 and this is truly a fantastic group of people. The leadership team is comprised of top-talent individuals who have a passion for their industry and are so willing to share their time and expertise with the HR community.

As the Executive Director, I utilize my skills and experience to manage the daily operations of the growing organization. I am a graduate of Crown College where I received my Masters in Organizational Leadership and have since received my Certified Meeting Planner credentials.

MNSHRM State Council Certification Director
Tracy Overson, CLM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, C(k)PF
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State Council term ends December 2023

Tracy Overson, CLM, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, C(k)PF, is the Executive Director at Eckland & Blando where she has been employed since 2011. Tracy's career in the legal industry spans over 35 years.  She is a strong business development professional  with a Bachelor of Science degree focused in Management from Cardinal Stritch University.  At Eckland & Blando, Tracy  is responsible for overall financial management, including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, budgeting,  facility management, human resources, office administration, and overall firm management. Tracy is the President of the North Star SHRM Chapter as well as the MNSHRM State Council Certification Director. Tracy resides in Fridley with her husband, Joel, and their Field Bred English Springer Spaniel, Reggie.

MNSHRM State Council College Relations Director
Christina Hogan
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State Council term ends December 31, 2023

Christina is a strategic HR Professional & Global Executive with over 20 years of experience domestically and internationally specializing in the Manufacturing / Technology industry. Christina is the CEO of Global Management & Consulting, her passion is providing HR solutions by helping build HR infrastructure through technology, compliance, and people, increasing competitive advantage by aligning strategy with people and culture. 

Christina has extensive experience in leading organizational transformations, driving large scale growth, talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, regulatory compliance, and customer management with a positive and collaborative mindset. 

Christina has been a volunteer with SHRM for over 10+ years serving in multiple roles at her home chapter SMAHRA located in Mankato, most recently as Chapter President for 2 years.

Christina received her bachelor’s degree in International Relations with an emphasis on Conflict Management & Negations from Minnesota State University, Mankato, MBA with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from LSU and is currently completing her MS in Management & Leadership from WGU. 

MNSHRM State Council Legal Counsel
Alec Beck
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State Council appointment ends December 2023

Alec Beck has practiced exclusively labor relations, employment law and workers’ compensation for over 30 years.  He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by HRCI, and as a Labor and Employment Law Specialist by the Minnesota Bar Association.  He has tried over 100 cases on behalf of employers throughout the country.

MNSHRM State Council Legislative Director
Justin Terch
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State Council term ends December 2023

As Principal and Managing Partner of Terch and Associates, Justin has been providing unparalleled HR expertise to organizations of all sizes since 2009. His comprehensive education in and understanding of human resources, employment law and business allows him to lead his team of professionals to provide exceptional solutions and results time and time again.

MNSHRM State Council Professional Development Director
Rebecca Franzen, MSHR, SHRM-CP
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State Council term ends December 2023

Rebecca is the Director of Human Resources for Behrens Manufacturing. In this role, Rebecca leads the Human Resources team and guides the day-to-day staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration strategy.

Rebecca has a diverse background in Human Resources with experience in manufacturing, retail & public service.

Rebecca is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), holds a M.S. degree in Training and Human Resource Development and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Rebecca is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) both nationally and locally. Currently serves as the President of Winona Area SHRM. Rebecca also volunteers her time to SHRM’s Emerging Professionals Advisory Council (EPAC) and to Winona State University as a member of the HR Advisory Council.

MNSHRM State Council SHRM Foundation Director
Omega Szweduik
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State Council terms ends December 2024

Omega Szweduik is the Human Resources Manager at Members Cooperative Credit Union. In this role, Omega manages daily departmental operations, programs, and initiatives.

She leads with integrity, compassion, and openness - inspiring her team to be innovative and confident in the work they do. For the last 10 years Omega has worked in the human resources sector, working in the healthcare industry as well as in corrections. She's been active in the AHRA for over 10 years, with experience in various volunteering roles throughout that time, and has also been a member of the MNSHRM Conference Committee since 2017.