Bios For Board Members
Fox Valley SHRM Board Member Bios
Lisa Babusch
HR Experience: 7 years in Human Resources
Type of Industry worked: Hospitality
Most recent employer: Pheasant Run Resort (past)
Education/Certifications: Preparing for PHR certification
Hobbies: cooking, gardening, mosaic murals and home improvement
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: An organization that is filled with HR practitioners that are passionate about their profession. The ability to keep informed on very important HR topics, laws and legislation. IFVSHRM is a forum for HR professionals to share ideas, situations and build relationships. Each meeting is an educational experience that adds a new piece of knowledge to the great mosaic called Human Resources.
David Butts, MS, PHR
Vice President, Human Resources. M.S. degreed Human Resources professional with over 20 years experience in human resource generalist functions including; employee relations, training, employee development, recruitment, safety, benefits administration, business planning, policies, procedures, employment law compliance and advising management on HR issues. Industries served include: pharmaceutical, automotive, manufacturing and transportation environments. Possess Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certificate.
A charter member of our chapter, I got involved because there were no professional HR organizations in the Fox Valley area. The group of individuals who chartered our chapter wanted to create a local chapter of the National SHRM to provide networking opportunities among local HR professionals. In addition, we wanted a forum that would provide educational programs as well as legislative updates to keep current with HR trends.
As a member of this chapter, I have developed many new relationships and contacts with opportunities to share information and benchmark best practices among our members.
Karla Dobbeck
HR Experience: 22 years
Type of Industry worked: Consultant to Manufacturing, Not-For-Profit, Municipality, Service, Financial, Laboratories.
Most recent employer: Human Resource Techniques, Inc.
Education/Certifications: PHR
Hobbies: cooking, gardening, reading
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: A place where HR professionals can
gather to share experience, get help and learn
Yvonne M. Graff
HR Experience: 21 years
Type of Industry: Currently Operations Manager of employment agency, previously in insurance and legal.
Most Recent Employer: The Agency Staffing, West Dundee
Education/Certifications: Associates; Legal Assistant Certificate
Hobbies: Bargain shopping; old movie buff; gardening; PTO President; volunteer work
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: Great resource for HR updates and strengthening my skills. Also great opportunities for building relationships to further the Fox Valley SHRM chapter.
Ginger Knapp
HR experience: Served on both Stateline SHRM and Fox Valley SHRM. Provide HR and other subject matter experts since 1996
Education/Certifications: Certifications: Development Dimensions International Leadership Training, Continuous Process Improvement Certification, 3D Strategic Thinking, Dr. Joel Barker’s Implications Wheel. Certified as an ACT Workkeys Job Profiler.
Hobbies: Cruises, Movies and Reading Books
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: An HR organization providing timely topics of interest and opportunities to network and learn from each other.
Sue Oswalt
HR Experience: 17 years in Human Resources
Type of Industry worked: Environmental, Consumer Products and now Insurance
Most recent employer: Wine Sergi Insurance
Education/Certifications: Would like to get going on my PHR certification
Hobbies: antiquing, gardening, baking, and exercise
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: I enjoy being around all of the professional, energetic, highly motivated individuals that make up the board and the chapter. One of my goals in life is to constantly learn new thing, this group (and the ever changing HR profession) helps me achieve this goal. The Chapter is all about getting key information in front of HR as it happens so we can all be better at our jobs. Also having the resources of so many HR professionals is awesome.
Carol Stone, PHR
HR Experience: 11 years, Human Resources Director
Type of Industry: Automotive Manufacturing and Distribution
Current Employer: 18 years at Elgin Industries, Inc.
Education/Certifications PHR; I’m grateful for the educational framework provided by the SHRM national chapter and HRCI.
Hobbies: Travel; movie buff; collage - when the spirit moves me (Fine Arts Major at UIUC!).
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: I joined the Fox Valley chapter in 2009 for educational purposes. My priority continues to be to further my HR education and increase my HR skills. At the same time I enjoy the opportunity to meet with a great group of HR professionals, to share advice and stories.
Peggy A. Thodos CSP
President of The Agency Staffing and Vista Solutions, Inc.
Labor Law, Certification as a Staffing Professional and member of The American Staffing Association.
Founded The Agency Staffing, Inc. in 1985, a full service employment agency.
RPS Products, Inc. Board of Director
WINGS (Woman in Need Growing Stronger) Committee Co-Chair
Elgin Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Member
Past President of The Elgin Chamber of Commerce HR Team
Stateline SHRM Board Member 4 years
Founding President of IL Fox Valley SHRM
Cara Teuber – HR Experience: 20+ years of experience in HR Management
Education: BS in Business Management with Minor in Psychology
Industries: Pharmaceutical, automotive, medical services and horticulture
Most Recent Employer: The Midwest Companies
What IFVSHRM means to me: As a member of IFVSHRM I am able to stay abreast of changes in employment law and at the same time network and build relationships with other HR professionals.
Pam Van Bogaert
HR Experience: 13 years in Human Resources
Type of Industry worked: Manufacturing, Distribution, Sales, Fulfillment Center
Most recent employer: Behr Paint (current)
Education/Certifications: BSBM, PHR, SPHR,
Hobbies: cooking and remodeling homes
What Fox Valley SHRM means to me: It is an organization that caters to the HR professional (who are in a demanding field that is constantly evolving). The chapter is a means for me to remain qualified and credible in our business through networking with terrific people and gaining knowledge in the information shared.
