Certification Committee
Responsible for promoting the benefits of the professional certifications by planning and conducting Certification Review Courses, and providing access to other materials and programs that assist Chapter members who seek certification and/or re-certification.
Certification Chair
Misty McGlothlin
HR Manager - City of Siloam Springs
Misty McGlothlin is the Manager of Human Resources for the City of Siloam Springs. In this role, Misty is responsible for administering city personnel policies and practices, and ensure adherence to personnel policies, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. She provides for adequate and qualified personnel to meet current and future City employment needs through a variety of recruiting tools. She is also responsible for employee relations, benefit administration, and training management in areas of personnel practices and laws.
Misty has a bachelor’s degree in Business (focus Human Resources) and has earned her SHRM-CP. Misty has been an active member of NOARK since 2018.
College Relations Committee
Advisor to the local student chapters and liaison between NOARK and the student chapters. This committee monitors the NOARK scholarship endowment at the University of Arkansas for appropriate funding.
College Relations Chair
David Lensing
Robert Half
I graduated from Arkansas Tech University and played quarterback there. I have been with Robert Half for over a year now and was in construction staffing for several years prior to Robert Half with a company called Tradesmen International. My family and I live in Tontitown and have 3 kids. I love Razorback athletics and Notre Dame football. My dad played football for Notre Dame. My wife and I host a group of college students from our church once a week and its usually 30-40 kids that come out to the house. We have been doing that for 2 years now and love it. I have a major passion for helping college students and just being a mentor to any that could use any guidance.
SHRM Foundation Committee
Educate chapter members on the benefits of the SHRM Foundation. Coordinate annual fundraising drive for the Foundation.
SHRM Foundation Chair
Korenda Allen
Korenda Allen is the Director of Human Resources for Beaver Water District, located in Lowell, AR. Beaver Water District is a wholesale drinking water supplier based in Northwest Arkansas. Korenda has over eight years of human resource experience and holds a Professional Human Resource Certification. She is a member of American Water Works Association’s Workforce Strategies Committee and serves on the Employment Law and Legislative Affairs Committee. Korenda previously served as Workforce Development Chair with Western Arkansas Human Resource Association before relocating to Northwest Arkansas.
Diversity Committee
Responsible for promoting an environment that recognizes, values, and celebrates the unique contributions and differences within the chapter’s membership and their organization.
Diversity Chair
Rachel Hudson, PHR, SHRM-CP
Rachel Hudson serves as a Senior Insights Analyst at Quantum Workplace. In her role, she helps customer make work better every day by providing insights on survey design and results, guidance on performance management, feedback, and recognition programs, and best practices on communication and change management. Rachel has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, focusing primarily on talent management and organizational development. As a former customer of Quantum Workplace, her work in redesigning performance and engagement programs has been featured in Harvard Business Review and recognized with awards from international consulting firm Brandon Hall Group.
Rachel holds certifications from Cornell University, the Society for Human Resources Management, the HR Certification Institute, and the Human Capital Institute, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Missouri State University.
Legislative Committee
Provide Chapter members with information on current legislative and regulatory issues that affect the Human Resources Management profession via Chapter publications and legislative seminars and workshops. This committee also conducts limited lobbying activities as authorized by the Board.
Legislative Chair
Russell Holt
Russell Holt, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Compliance Officer of Superior Linen Service who currently serves as NOARK's Legislative Affairs chairperson. He also co-chairs Textile Rental Service Association's (TRSA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) committee, serving his industry nationwide.
Sixteen years ago, he was promoted to Chief Compliance Officer for Superior Linen Service, headquartered out of Tulsa, OK, administering the company's general safety, fleet safety, and human resources compliance programs across a four state area.
He stays actively involved in the industry's safety and human resources concerns by being a long-term active member of the Textile Rental Service Association's (TRSA), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM) committees. And he regularly advocates for both his industry's and SHRM's legislative concerns both in state and in Washington, DC.
Membership Committee
Responsible for recruiting, member services, and "Member Connect".
Membership Chair
Sarah Huffman
Sarah Huffman is a Client Relations and Business Development Manager for 1st Employment serving multiple companies in Northwest Arkansas, Eastern Oklahoma, and Southeast Missouri. With over 10 years of leadership experience in Human Resources, Sarah provides insight to human resource strategies, with a concentration in both industrial and corporate operations. Sarah is a Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resources Management and a Certified Staffing Professional by the American Staffing Association.
Sarah’s recognitions include 2020 Noark Rising Star award, and Committee of the year. She is most passionate about her service work with multiple charities of Northwest Arkansas such as The Samaritan House, Micah’s House, Meals on Wheels, and The Children’s Safety Center. Sarah currently serves as the Membership Chair to the Northwest Arkansas SHRM Chapter.
Sarah lives in Fayetteville with her Husband, 2 young children, and their dog, Sugar. She is enthusiastic about her work in Human Resources because she loves facilitating others to receive the support and structure they need to succeed at work and in life.
Programs Committee
Responsible for developing, scheduling, and coordinating programs and seminars for the membership.
Programs Chair
Sheila Moss, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Owner - Information Solutions Team
Sheila Moss is the owner of the consulting company Information Solutions Team. She travels the nation each year presenting human resource related topics and providing training programs for corporations, financial and educational institutions, non-profit organizations and many more. She is considered a subject matter expert in employment eligibility compliance and is widely known as the “I-9 Lady.” Her consulting group has increased its’ nationwide presence with an initiative to increase positive workplace behavior through national speaking opportunities and corporate training events. Sheila has been a frequent speaker at the Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (ARSHRM) conferences as well as numerous other events nationwide. She facilitates for the University of Arkansas Global Campus and has worked in the banking industry. In 2019, Sheila became a certified instructor of SOCIAL STYLE & Versatility®️ In 2017, Sheila was named NOARK HR Professional of the year. In 2018, she received the Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy Award from ARSHRM. She was the ARSHRM ELLA Conference Chair in 2018 and is the ARSHRM Conference 2020 Conference Chair.
Public Relations Committee
Promotes NOARK and its activities within the community.
Public Relations Chair
Dustin Bro
Dustin Bro is a Corporate Benefit Strategist at Brown & Brown. In this role, he specializes in developing Innovative Benefit Strategies to help you keep the balance between staying competitive with benefit offerings, saving money for your organization, and supporting the well-being of your employees. No matter your current stage of growth, we can meet you where you are and help you get where you want to be. Equipped with the tools you need, powerful capabilities and a dynamic approach Risk Pool Management, we want to help you to achieve your goals and know you’ve made the right partnership for your organization and your team.
You may have seen Dustin, and his wife, Kristin, at any number of community events in Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas showing support by participating or volunteering. Eager to make a difference in the community and connect people to the right solutions they work as an energetic team creating a bigger impact and lasting impressions.
Wage and Benefit Survey Committee
Coordinates the Chapter's Wage and Benefit Survey of selected positions and arranges for its sale to members and nonmembers. The Wage and Benefit Committee also serves as a resource to Chapter members on compensation issues.
Wage & Benefits Chair
Kristin Bro
Account Executive - Brown & Brown of Arkansas, Inc. (NYSE: BRO)
Kristin Bro is currently an account executive at Brown & Brown. In this role, she specializes in connecting people and organizations to solutions that will help move them forward and grow. She takes a unique approach to learn your company’s priorities and goals. Then, creates an individualized strategy to assist both your company and your team grow forward.
She has been in the insurance industry for nearly a decade, and is multi-state licensed in Property, Casualty, Life, Health, and LegalShield. Her work with both Brown & Brown and NOARK leads her to speak with C-Suite and HR professionals of multiple industries and professions on a variety of topics.
Throughout her career she has held service facing roles in multiple industries and levels, helping her see the connections, disconnections, and struggles that can manifest within the workforce population.
As a self-proclaimed lifetime learner, she actively attends conferences on HR topics, diversity, and leadership to stay informed in this ever-changing industry. Books, podcasts and relative virtual learning opportunities are some other avenues she likes to share and discuss.
You may have seen Kristin, and her husband, Dustin, at any number of community events in Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas showing support by participating or volunteering. Eager to make a difference in the community and connect people to the right solutions they work as an energetic team creating a bigger impact and lasting impressions.
Workforce Readiness Committee
Seeks to partner with community educational organizations to promote workforce readiness needs.
Workforce Readiness Chair
Julie McAllaster
Director - Business and Industry Training
Julie McAllaster is the Director at Business and Industry Training, a nonprofit organization with locations in Springdale and Gentry that has been offering short term, hands on training to Industry and High School Students for over 26 years. Prior to working at Business and Industry Training, she worked at Walmart / Sam’s Club for over 23 years and was responsible for the Membership Renewal Program. Julie Has over 27 years’ experience in Strategic Planning, Business Development, Brand Management and Project Management. Specialties: Campaign Development, Project Management, Collaboration, Marketing, Product Launches, Relationship Management, Strategy Development. Julie is an Ambassador at the Rogers-Lowell and Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce, Small business Council Member at Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce, and NOARK Workforce Readiness Chair.
Military Outreach Team
The Military Outreach Team (MOT) is a sub-committee of the NOARK Workforce Readiness Committee. The mission of the MOT is to fulfill the objectives of two veteran-serving grants obtained by NOARK from the SHRM Foundation.
For information contact Cathleen Hoffman at eat0@eau0eav0eaw0.
emerging Professionals Committee
Helping the next generation of HR professionals get involved in NOARK and in our community.
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS Chair
Camille Dunshee
Talent Recruitment Specialist - Atento Capital
Camille McCraw joined NOARK in 2019 and is currently the Talent Recruitment Specialist at Atento Capital, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She loves spending time in the great outdoors in Northwest Arkansas, with family, or travelling when possible. Camille holds a degree in Business Administration & Management from Langston University and is a Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional. Camille was previously a member of Wichita SHRM from 2017-2019. Camille is excited to lend her time to the Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association as the Emerging Professionals Chair. Welcome!