Central Utah SHRM Association

Meet Raechel Duplain, VP of Marketing at Motivosity ✨

She’ll be speaking on “The State of Culture in 2026: Rebuilding Connection, Re-Engaging Managers, and Reinforcing the Right Behaviors.”

Culture is changing fast—and this session will help you stay ahead of it.

📍 FuelHR Conference
⏳ Less than a month away—secure your spot now

We’re excited to welcome David Alsop, CHRO at Ultradent Products 👏

His session, “Ascending the Journey to Make HR Matter,” dives into how HR leaders can drive real organizational impact.

This is for anyone ready to level up their influence.

📍 May 14 | Provo, UT
🔗 Register now before it’s too late

Meet Brit Davies, Chief People Officer at Fullcast 🙌

She’s bringing “Mapping the Revenue Trail: Aligning Revenue with Performance”—a powerful session on connecting people strategy directly to business impact.

If you want HR to have a stronger seat at the table… this is it.

📍 FuelHR Conference | May 14
⏳ Spots are filling—register now!

We’re kicking things off with our keynote speaker 👏

Meet Jacque Durfey, CEO of Revere Health.

Her session, “The HR Compass: Staying Centered in Constant Change,” is all about leading with clarity—even when everything feels uncertain.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure of constant change… this is the session you need.

📍 May 14, 2026 | Provo, UT
⏳ Less than a month away—don’t wait
🔗 Register now: CentralUtahSHRM.org

✨ New Member Spotlight ✨
Help us welcome Renee Godfrey to our SHRM community—we’re so glad you’re here!

We have so many amazing new members we can’t wait to highlight. Want to be featured next? Be sure to fill out the Google Form sent to you!

The business world is changing fast. Is your workforce strategy ready?

Join Central Utah SHRM for an interactive HR in Action workshop on Workforce Planning for Uncertainty led by nationally recognized academic leader Johnnathan Westover.

Learn practical scenario-planning strategies that help HR leaders stay flexible, proactive, and prepared for whatever comes next.

📅 April 1
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Motivosity HQ – Lehi

Reserve your spot today → centralutahshrm.org

Our HR community keeps growing!

We’re thrilled to welcome our January and February new members to Central Utah SHRM. Each month at our luncheons, we take time to highlight and recognize our newest members — because connection matters.

Haven’t been highlighted yet? No worries! That likely means we haven’t received your New Member Form. Be sure to fill it out so we can celebrate you at an upcoming luncheon!

Thank you for being part of our chapter. We can’t wait to see you soon!

A new year and a new chapter of leadership.

We are proud to celebrate Keri Steele as she is officially sworn in as Chapter President. We’re excited for her vision and leadership as we move into 2026.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to Matt for his dedicated service as President. His leadership has made a lasting impact on our chapter, and we’re grateful he will continue to stay involved and support our mission.

Here’s to continued growth, connection, and strengthening our HR community together.

We’re excited to welcome Anna King as an upcoming SHRM speaker! Anna brings valuable insights, real-world experience, and practical takeaways you won’t want to miss. Join us for an engaging and informative session!

Meet Brandon Ethington, our go-to “Tech Guy” and an HR Business Partner/Consultant with a career that started in college and took off in Houston when a friend helped him land his first role in the oil and gas industry.

Brandon’s approach to HR is simple but powerful: “It isn’t about me — it’s about the person in front of me. They deserve my attention and an open mind to what they have to say.” That mindset guides every conversation and decision he makes.

One of his favorite parts of SHRM? The people — and the food! He loves connecting at lunch-and-learns where good conversation is always served alongside great meals. His advice for others: “If you’re not sure that what you’re doing is the right thing… wait. Most things can wait.”

Outside of work, Brandon is a proud soda enthusiast (ask him about his go-to SWIG order: Diet All the Way, easy ice, Guava Have It) and a big fan of ChatGPT for its unique range of sources and ideas. He also has a wild story from his time helping with hurricane cleanup in Houston — a close call with a chainsaw that could have ended very differently.

We’re glad Brandon’s tech skills, people-first mindset, and humor are part of the Central Utah SHRM board!