The MNSHRM State Council has started the election process for open positions on the State Council for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025.  The open positions that require a vote from the Governing Body are as follows:

• Executive Board (*Elected Positions)

• • Director – Elect
  • Membership Director

Election Schedule

• September 15 – deadline for submitting a candidate interest form
• September 27 – voting begins
• October 4 – voting ends
• October 5 – candidates notified of results
• October 9 – results announced during the State Conference

Elected Positions:  Per the MNSHRM Bylaws: "The State Council Director-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and Membership Director shall be nominated by the State Council Director on the recommendations from the Nominating Committee and elected by a majority vote of the Governing Body, which includes the current Executive Board and MN Chapter Presidents. 

Appointed Positions: Per the MNSHRM ByLaws: "All Director positions shall be appointed as required by need and shall serve two (2) year unlimited terms at the discretion of the State Council Director. Each consecutive term shall be approved by a majority of the Governing Body."

If elected, candidates will be a member of the 2024-2025 MNSHRM Governing Body and must have a paid national SHRM membership in good standing throughout the duration of participation on the State Council.

Please contact 2023 State Council Director, Carrie Patton, with any questions.

Director-Elect Candidate

Justin Terch

Employer: Terch and Associates Consulting LLC

About Justin: I am the Managing Partner of Terch & Associates LLC, a leading provider of workplace solutions in Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. He is located in Duluth Minnesota.

What SHRM Chapter do you belong to? Northland HRA

What qualities and attributes would you bring to the MNSHRM State Council? I am a direct communicator who can have significant opinions but I also am quite interested in the opinion of others. I like to hear pushback and alternative thoughts and I expect my colleagues to express their opinions openly and respectfully.

Which State Council positions are you interested in? Executive Board-Director-Elect

Do you have experience in this role?   I have experience overseeing a $1M budget and directly supervising staff.  I have experience in contract negotiations and building relationships inside and outside of the organization.

What do you believe to be the major issues facing human resources today? I feel the biggest issue facing our profession today is maintaining our strategic importance.  I think that this is much less an issue in large corporate organizations but most our members work in small and mid-size organizations.  One key reason for this is not having a cohesive and informed message and image.  SHRM national has done a good job increasing the profile of our through their national ad campaign. In MN, we have been generally silent on legislation affecting our industry and have not had a place at the table. 

Other experience: Professional, communications, education or other information you think would be useful to your role on the MNSHRM State Council. See bio.

Membership Director Candidate

Tori Addison

Employer: Hamline University

About Tori:  Fifteen+ years ago I fell into Human Resources and have not looked back. I truly feel to be an effective HR leader you have to be emphatic and have a heart to serve. I have had the pleasure to serve organizations both large and small and in the public and private sector. Each position has provided the opportunity to grow my skill set and expand my HR competencies. I can unequivocally say I love HR. Is what we do every day challenging and rewarding? Yes. Some days does it seem like you make progress yet the list continues to grow? Am I making a difference and advocating for what creates the best candidate and employee experience…a resounding yes. People are the driving force within an organization, supporting their development and growth is essential to the HR function.  It is also the key to successful organizations.

What SHRM Chapter do you belong to? Twin Cities SHRM

What qualities and attributes would you bring to the MNSHRM State Council? I strongly believe that my strengths will help me in being a partner and leader at MNSHRM

Which State Council positions are you interested in? Director-Elect

Do you have experience in this role?  I have over 15 years of expirience in HR. I have been a generalist and a specialist. I know that my skill set would lend itself to being successul in any position. My passion is around Professional Development and DEIB, but I am happy to serve where I am most needed.

What do you believe to be the major issues facing human resources today? Now that is the million-dollar question. 1) If I had to narrow it down I would say that the desire for more wages and richer benefits is out of balance, resulting in employees wanting more than their employers can offer. 2)Societal and political pressures are causing the physical world of work to look like it has never looked before as well as the pressure for employers to meet ALL the needs for ALL their employee is becoming increasingly a challenge for leaders in organizations. 3) Talent management...what are the best ways to attract and retain top employees.

Other experience: Professional, communications, education or other information you think would be useful to your role on the MNSHRM State Council. TeamWomen, SHRM Executive Network

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