Kelsey Geist, MBA-HRM, SHRM-CP
Vice President of HR Operations
Kelsey has been providing services to CHRS and its clients since 2015 and she has been in human resources for 15 years. In her role as VP of HR Operations, Kelsey leads and oversees CHRS’s team of HR Consultants. She plays a key role in designing and implementing HR strategies across the organization. Kelsey is trained in multi-state employment and labor practices and serves many clients and their employees across the country. Her focus is providing high-touch, high-service support in all aspects of HR, including but not limited to policy development, training, documentation, compliance, recruiting, employee relations, and safety and health. Kelsey lives in Milton, Georgia with her spouse and two children, ages 9 and 11.
Sherida Simmons, SPHR
Human Resources Consultant
Sherida has been an HR practitioner for over 30 years with extensive experience working in defense and manufacturing industries as their Director/Vice President of Human Resources. She is a generalist with extensive expertise in employee relations, legal compliance, policy development, recruitment and more. Sherida has worked in both the private and public sectors. Before joining CHRS, Sherida owned and operated a HR consulting business for 11 years. While trained in California employment and labor practices, Sherida serves many clients and their employees across the country. Sherida has her degree in human resource management from Moorpark College and holds her Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification. She is a member of SHRM and served on the Personnel Commission for Simi Valley Unified School District for 27 years.
Shawn-Rae White, PHR
Human Resources Consultant
Shawn-Rae is an experienced Human Resources professional who utilizes process-oriented approaches to build, develop and support organizations. Shawn-Rae has Human Resources generalist experiences supporting various industries from small to large sized companies for over 10 years. Shawn-Rae has earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of West Georgia and is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Shawn-Rae currently resides in the city of Los Angeles with her husband and miniature schnauzer.
Mary Jo Stein, SHRM-CP, Certified EEO Investigator
Human Resources Consultant
Mary Jo has been employed as a HR Professional for over 10 years. She has received her undergraduate degree from Wheeling Jesuit University and has earned the SHRM-CP. Having worked for small businesses in the oil and gas, medical, and fitness fields, she is very familiar with independently running an HR department. Her experience includes recruitment, payroll, forecasting hiring needs, developing and implementing HR polices, performance reviews, and increasing employee engagement. She is particularly knowledgeable in areas relating to employee development and creating a safe work environment for all employees.
Taylor Robichaux, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Consultant
Taylor has over 20 years of HR experience as a generalist and specializes in developing and implementing innovative people strategies that build internal capabilities, reduce operating expenses, enhance organizational effectiveness, and mitigate risks. She is skilled at devising tactical initiatives while coaching and collaborating with geographically dispersed employees and remote teams. Taylor has served global and domestic companies ranging in size from small privately held start-ups to mid-sized nonprofits and large publicly traded employers across diverse sectors. She received her MBA from Belhaven University and Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC). Taylor has earned multiple certifications including the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP) certification from the Society of Human Resources Management, and a certificate in Business Aviation Leadership from Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
Jean Logan, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Consultant
Jean is an experienced Human Resources (HR) generalist, manager and director. Her areas of expertise are in developing high performing HR teams, analyzing organizational challenges, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions to improve functionality. Experienced in Fortune 100 companies across manufacturing, processing and transportation sectors, with most recent experience in non-profit environments. For more than 25 years Jean has managed and directed HR compliance, talent acquisition, talent development, performance management organizational development, and employee and labor relations. Jean holds the
Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. She is a graduate of Golden Gate University, San Francisco, earning a Master of Science in Human Resources Management. Jean enjoys volunteering her time and skills at a job-readiness program for women and traveling.
Jenn Kirn, SPHR
Human Resources Consultant
Jenn has specialized in organizational development and human resources management for nearly 20 years. With a passion for small business and working with entrepreneurs, she was fortunate to work with several start-ups early on in her career allowing her to learn the ins and outs of running a successful organization. She utilized this experience to initiate a consulting business in 2009, where she could spread her knowledge to the public and private sector. Her vast industry experience allows her to offer a unique skillset with an emphasis on leadership coaching, streamlining processes, employee relations, succession planning, engagement/ culture and building innovative HR departments & practices from the ground up. Jenn holds her Senior Professional of Human Resources certification from HRCI and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Originally from New England, but a current resident of Colorado, she enjoys any and all outdoor activities, cooking, is an avid concertgoer, and is always preparing for her next travel experience with her incredible daughter.
Vicki Walden, PHR
HR Administrator
Vicki is a professional Human Resources generalist, field and corporate administrator, with over 30 years of experience supporting various sized organizations. She has been a CHRS team member for over six years, has been PHR certified through HRCI since 1998 and received her B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Georgia. Her areas of expertise include employee relations, performance management, recruiting and staffing, employee benefits, policy design and compliance. Vicki resides in the metro-Atlanta area and enjoys vegetable/flower gardening, lawn maintenance and genealogy.
Renee Greer, PHR
Human Resources Consultant
Renée has 25 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, establishing herself as a seasoned generalist. She has demonstrated strategic and tactical competencies across all HR functional areas. Renée’s professional journey encompasses diverse industries, spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors, enriching her understanding of organizational complexities. Her expertise covers a spectrum of areas, including but not limited to; building HR departments, HRIS implementation, streamlining processes, fostering positive engagement and culture, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, talent management, HR Metrics, compensation, and leave management. Renée is a graduate of Stony Brook University Graduate School in Stony Brook, New York earning a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management. She holds the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).
Jennifer Maxin
Administrative Assistant
Jennifer has worked as a stay at home Mom for the last 11 years raising her two kids, Tyler (17) and Delaney (10). Before that she worked in a Doctors Office as an Office Manager. She has volunteered her time in the community and schools for 10 years. She is currently a member of the Parent Teacher Organization at the school where her daughter attends and was on the Parent Teacher Organization Board for 2 years where she served as the head of Curriculum Enrichment. Jennifer currently resides in Milton, Georgia where she enjoys spending time with her family and two fur babies.