About Our UWOSHRM Executive Board

Our Executive Board consists of seven members who are elected each semester prior to the last week of classes. The chapter is advised by a faculty member in human resources management and a Student Liaison from the Fox Valley Chapter. Together these individuals are responsible for setting goals for the upcoming semester and ensuring that the transition between semester goes smoothly so continuity in leadership is maintained. Any paid member of UWOSHRM is eligible to run for an Executive Board position.

PRESIDENT

Julia Tenor

Julia Tenor is a 5th year senior majoring in Human Resource Management and minoring in women's studies and economics. This is her fifth semester in SHRM and her fourth serving on the executive board. Julia previously served as Secretary and President-Elect.  Julia spent most of her "free time" taking classes and working.  She is looking forward to start her second to last semester and will enjoy graduating this December.

Serves as the chief executive officer of the chapter, presides over all meetings, calls executive meetings as needed, works closely with the chapter advisor in coordinating projects, maintains relations with other COBA organizations, is the liaison between the Student Chapter and the national organization and the Parent Affiliation chapter, stays current on developments in the field, demonstrates leadership in all chapter projects, and acts as a representative and liaison to UW Oshkosh for the Student Chapter. The President will further be responsible for overseeing the development of the Community Service Committee.

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Emily Neumann

Emily Neumann is a junior majoring in human resource management with a minor in economics and an emphasis in legal studies. This is her sixth semester in SHRM and third on the executive board! She has previously served as New Member Liasion (Fall 2006) and Secretary (Fall 2007). This summer Emily worked at Menards as a Management Intern. During the school year, she works as a desk receptionist in Breese Hall and as a student assistant with the Chemistry Department.

Presides as the chairperson in the absence of the President, performs other duties as assigned by the President, assists other Executive Board members as needed, reserves meeting rooms for the coming year during the spring semester, coordinates social events, coordinates refreshments for the meetings, and takes the office of President for the following term. The President-Elect will also be responsible for overseeing the placement of the Oshkosh Student Association Representative, maintenance of the Chapter’s web site, and the development of the Projects Committee.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Paul Greening

Paul Greening is a senior majoring in human resource management.  This is his third semester in SHRM and his first serving on the executive board.  Last summer Paul completed a Management Internship Program with Menards in Oshkosh.  He recently returned from a study abroad trip in Europe through the College of Business.  Paul hopes to get a job as an HR generalist after graduation.   

Presides as Chairperson in the absence of both the President and the President-Elect, keeps documentation for merit award and completes merit award application. The Vice-President will be responsible for coordinating the end-of-semester banquet, including selecting a menu with prices, communicating this information to the members, finding donations for prizes, and hosting the banquet.

SECRETARY

Elise Moureau

Elise Moureau is a junior majoring in human resources.  She is currently interning at Heartland Label Printers, located in Little Chute.  This is Elise's fourth semester in SHRM and it is her first on the executive board.

Records the proceedings at all Student Chapter and Executive Board meetings, maintains the points system (tallies each member’s points, prints certificates, obtains gifts/donations from local businesses), initiates the Outstanding Service Award (establishes scholarship committee, informs candidates of eligibility), and creates surveys for club events. The Secretary will also be responsible for making a mid- and semester-end report on Merit Points to the Executive Board and overseeing the development of the Newsletter Committee.

TREASURER

Molly Behringer

Molly Behringer is a junior majoring in Human Resource Management.  This is her third semester in SHRM and her first semester on the executive board. She is currently looking for a summer internship in Oshkosh. 

Records the financial information for the Student Chapter, reviews budget reports, handles related matters, writes checks for all chapter expenses, keeps the Student Chapter informed of the financial condition when requested, attends the Student Allocations meetings, completes Student Allocation forms, coordinates the sharing of financial data with the club advisor, oversees the development of the Fundraising Committee, creates member nametags, updates new member database, and prepares monthly financial statements and presents them to the Executive Board.

NETWORKING DIRECTOR

Bao Thao

Bao Thao is a fifth year senior majoring in Human Resources with an emphasis in Production and Operations Management.  This is her second semester with SHRM and first on executive board.  This past summer she interned with Pepsi, and she hopes to study abroad in Japan during spring interim 2008.

Arranges guest speakers for the Student Chapter meetings, coordinates visits and tours with area businesses, writes follow-up thank you letters, purchases gifts for all guest speakers, maintains the resume day/mock interviewing program, coordinates the resume book for the chapter, and will assist the chapter in maintaining positive relations with area business people through a networking role.

NEW MEMBER LIAISON

Jill Falcone

Jill Falconer is a junior majoring in human resources management and minoring in Spanish. This is her fourth semester in SHRM. Last semester she served on the executive board as Vice President.

Solicits new members during the course of the semester, is responsible for arranging members to speak with classes at the beginning of the semester to inform them of our meetings, maintains distribution lists of the members, distributes messages via e-mail, maintains positive relations with all of the Student Chapter members, arranges the publicity for the meetings, and is responsible for keeping the SHRM bulletin board up-to-date.

FOX VALLEY LIAISON

Kathy Pykkonen

Kathy Pykkonen is the Professionals Skills and Employer Relations Coordinator for UW Oshkosh Career Services.  She has 12 years of career development, recruitment and instructional experience.  Kathy was an HR Recruiter before transitioning to Higher Education. Kathy currently integrates employers recruiting needs with the professional skills development of our students. 

Acts as a liaison between the Fox Valley SHRM Chapter and the UW Oshkosh Student Chapter of SHRM. Attends meetings when possible and communicates information between the two chapters. Assists in coordinating shared activities between the two chapters.

FACULTY ADVISOR

Barbara Rau

Barb Rau is a Professor of Human Resources Management at UW Oshkosh. She teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in HR. Dr. Rau has a BS in Economics with a Math Emphasis, and an MS and PhD in Industrial Relations, all from the University of Wisconsin. She has served as the Faculty Advisor to UWOSHRM since 1999.

Advises Chapter Officers on all issues related to the club. Attends meetings and communicates information between students and faculty. Oversees transition of Executive Boards. Acts as a liaison between the College of Business Administration and the UW Oshkosh Student Chapter of SHRM.

FACULTY ADVISOR

Sarah DeArmond

Sarah DeArmond is an Assistant Professor of Human Resources Managementat UW Oshkosh. She is currently teaching the undergraduate Essential of HR and Staffing courses. Dr. DeArmond has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Colorado State University. This is her first semester acting as a Co-Advisor to UWOSHRM.

Advises Chapter Officers on all issues related to the club. Attends meetings and communicates information between students and faculty. Oversees transition of Executive Boards. Acts as a liaison between the College of Business Administration and the UW Oshkosh Student Chapter of SHR