Welcome to
Western Arkansas Human Resource Association

Board Members

President 2024 - 2025

& Communications Chair

Steve Jackson | National SHRM Member, Lamar Advertising Company

Past President (2022 - 2023)

& Treasurer

President Elect (2026 - 2027)

Certification Co-Chairs

Membership Co - Chair

Tara Chisum, SHRM-CP, PHR | National SHRM Member,

MacLean Power Systems, LLC

Raven Crowden, SHRM-CP | National SHRM Member, Simmons Foods

Raven Crowden, SHRM-CP | National SHRM Member, Simmons Foods | Jessica Hearn | National SHRM Member, BHC Insurance

Heather Chaffin | National SHRM Member, Pradco Outdoor Brands |

Jessica Day, SHRM-CP | National SHRM Member, Firstar Bank

Professional Development, Programs & Diversity Chair

Secretary

Dr. Kim Gordon, SHRM-SCP, SPHR | National SHRM Member, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Heather Chaffin | National SHRM Member, Pradco Outdoor Brands

College Relations & Workforce Readiness Chair

Jessica Sinclair| National SHRM Member, My HR Pros

Legislative Affairs Chair

Krystal Bunda | National SHRM Member, Sebastian County, AR

SHRM Foundation Co-Chairs

Dianna Lyon-Wagner, SPHR, MA | National SHRM Member, Hy HR Pros | Tara Chisum, SHRM-CP, PHR | MacLean Power Systems, LLC

P.O. Box 1211, Fort Smith, AR 72902