MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Ogletree Deakins announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13 the winners for the 2019 Human Resources Professional of the Year Awards.
The awards were presented to individuals at WMC’s Policy Day in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the field of human resources and a strong record of giving back to the community and the HR profession.
“Human resources professionals may not always get the credit for the impact they have on business, but they are critical to recruiting, developing and retaining talent,” said Chris Reader, WMC Director of Health & Human Resources Policy. “Our winners deserve immense credit for the value they bring to the business community and their leadership in the human resources profession.”
Awards were presented to individuals of high moral and ethical standing who have demonstrated the value of the HR function with their organization through the implementation of best practices, organizational design and effectiveness, and alignment and accomplishment of the strategic direction of the organization.
“Ogletree Deakins is honored to be the presenting sponsor of the 2019 Human Resources Professional of the Year Awards,” said Keith Kopplin, Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins. “We congratulate all of the winners and thank them for their commitment to improving the industry.”
2019 Human Resources Professional of the Year Award Winners:
Chuck Klein, Exact Sciences Corporation – Large Employer Category
Linda Hogan, Bader Rutter & Associates – Medium Employer Category
Rob Buettner, Beyond Vision – Small Employer Category
An independent panel of judges reviewed applications and selected this year’s winners.
Award finalists include:
- Rob Buettner, Beyond Vision
- Linda Hogan, Bader Rutter & Associates
- Anna Marie Shanahan, Plastic Ingenuity, Inc.
- Chuck Klein, Exact Sciences Corporation
- Suzanne Sherry, Rexnord Corporation
- Marie Herm, Belmark
- Kelsie Beckfield, Great Northern Corporation
- Jo Lemoine, Neenah Foundry
- Deborah Marshall, WIPFLi
