Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

SHERI RITCHIE
Gordon Electric Supply
president@kahrmaHR.com

Sheri Ritchie serves as the Human Resources Manager for Gordon Electric Supply. She brings 31 years of progressive HR experience. Her passion is to provide guidance and genuine support to all levels of an organization while being a strong strategic member of the team. Sheri holds a Bachelors in Business Administration with a minor in Human Resources from Governors State University.

TREASURER

KARA BILLADEAU
Riverside Medical Center
treasurer@kahrmaHR.com

Kara Billadeau currently serves as an HR Representative for Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Kara is currently a grad student with Capella University having earned a Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management and is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in HR. Kara has a collective of 8 years in the field serving in various HR, administrative, and employee training and development roles. She has a passion for HR operations including payroll and HRIS system management. Kara is a native of Kankakee county and lives in Bradley with her twin daughters.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

ELIZABETH MARTINEZ
Cresco Labs
programs@kahrmaHR.com

Elizabeth Martinez is a practicing HR Generalist and college student pursing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management with DeVry University. She enjoys using her skills and experience to contribute to businesses seeking to fulfill their values and mission to better the lives and careers of their employees. While currently working and pursing her degree in the HR industry, she continues to gain knowledge that fully aligns with SHRM’s HR curriculum guidebook. She will use this knowledge and experience to create a strong business management foundation with an emphasis in HR practices.

SOCIAL MEDIA /STAR CHAPTER DIRECTOR

JOY YARNEAU
National Tube Supply

JENNIFER CONERS
Jen Coners Consulting

EVENT PLANNER

BREANNA DORTH
AHF Products