Chapter Board Members
2023 Board of Directors
President: Kelly Welch, SHRM-CP, CEBS
HR Business Partner, Newcomer Funeral Service Group
President - Elect: Karina Dixon, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Manager, KBS Constructors
Past President: Lisa Carlton, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Human Resources Advisor, Ardent Health Services
Programs & Training Director: Jenae Deters, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Associate, Azura Credit Union
Programs & Training Director - Elect: Vacant
Membership Director: Breyanna Bickford
Human Resources Coordinator, Envista Credit Union
breyanna.bickford@envistacu.com
Membership Director - Elect: Julie Kampsen
Acting HR Director, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Finance Director: Liz Walker
Talent Acquisition Manager, Capitol Federal
Finance Director - Elect: Lamar Leon, MBA
Director of Human Resources, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Communications Director: Karina Dixon, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Manager, KBS Constructors
Communications Director - Elect: Diana Hall, MHRM
Benefits Specialist, Capitol Federal
College Relations Director: Ruth Harjo, SHRM-CP, SPHR, THRP
Director of Human Resources, Prairie Band Casino & Resort
2023 Committee Chairs
Events Committee Chair: Teresa Morrall
HR Business Partner, CoreFirst Bank and Trust
Legislative Committee Chair: Vacant
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair: Lara Waits, SHRM-CP, THRP
Talent Acquisition Manager, Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Past Presidents Committee Chair: Ashley Esquibel, SHRM-CP, PHR
Chief Administrative Officer, Envista Credit Union
