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TAHRA Chapter History

In the early 1970's a group of Tulsa Area HR executives began meeting to discuss forming an human resources professional organization. The goal of the group was to create networking opportunities and meet periodically to discuss areas of common interests. This information group was formalized in 1972 when the Tulsa Personnel Association was formed. Shortly after formation and upon meeting national requirements, the Tulsa Personnel Association (TPA) was accepted as Chapter #175 of the American Society for Personnel Administration (ASPA). In 1989, ASPA changed its name to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Following SHRM's lead, TPA changed its name to the Tulsa Area Human Resources Association (TAHRA). From its inception in 1972 to today, TAHRA has grown from less than 20 members to over 500.

The founding members of TAHRA anticipated the need for a local chapter to represent the human resources profession. Their goal was to provide continued professional development opportunities, networking and advance the interests of a transitioning profession.

 

Past TAHRA Presidents

    Present - 2020
  1. 2025 Nancy Gunter, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
  2. 2024 Penny Horton, MSOD, SHRM-SCP
  3. 2023 Jackie Ramage, SHRM-CP
  4. 2022 Melissa Lockhart, SHRM-CP, SPHR
  5. 2021 Rhonda Rush, SHRM-CP, PHR
  6. 2020 Ashley Philippsen, MHR
    7. 2019 - 2010
  7. 2019 Dixie Agostino, SPHRM-SCP, SPHR
  8. 2018 Kristi Spaethe, SHRM-CP, PHR
  9. 2017 Nancy Gunter, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
  10. 2016 Heidi Hartman, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
  11. 2015 Michelle Lehman
  12. 2014 Billie Fisher Callahan, SPHR
  13. 2013 Brandon Brazeel, SPHR
  14. 2012 Chris Wright, PhD
  15. 2011 Bryan Wempen
  16. 2010 Jennifer Shultz, PHR / Bryan Wempen
    17. 2009 - 2000
  17. 2009 Holly Fisher, PHR
  18. 2008 Julie Callahan, PHR
  19. 2007 Candia Fields, PHR
  20. 2006 Andy Staub, SPHR
  21. 2005 Andy Staub, SPHR
  22. 2004 Christy DePasquale, SPHR
  23. 2003 Paul Mackey, SPHR
  24. 2002 W. Kirk Turner
  25. 2001 William D. Young, SPHR
  26. 2000 Bill Webb, SPHR
    27. 1999 - 1990
  27. 1999 Laura McIntosh, SPHR
  28. 1998 Jan Simmons
  29. 1997 Libby Gentry, SPHR
  30. 1996 Delbert Rice, SPHR
  31. 1995 Rosalia Cunningham, PHR
  32. 1994 Sue Chase, SPHR
  33. 1993 Shannon Warren
  34. 1992 Preston Whitson
  35. 1991 H.C. (Will) Williams
  36. 1990 Carol Koepernik
    37. 1989 - 1980
  37. 1989 Sharon Scott, SPHR
  38. 1988 Jack Koepernik, SPHR
  39. 1987 Terri Dillon, SPHR
  40. 1986 Robert Brazil
  41. 1985 Claudia Banford, SPHR
  42. 1984 Jan Dick
  43. 1983 Jim Perkins
  44. 1982 Tony Michela
  45. 1981 Art Long
  46. 1980 Joseph Mitcho, SPHR
    47. 1979 - 1972
  47. 1979 David Miller
  48. 1978 Bob Childress
  49. 1977 Larry F. O'Byne
  50. 1976 Francis J.P. Carey
  51. 1975 Richard Messer, SPHR
  52. 1974 John Wylie
  53. 1973 Ray Canfield
  54. 1972 Del Cook