The Chapter is excited to announce the return of our Firm Principal’s Roundtable breakfasts. The breakfasts bring together our firm principals, Sustaining Partners and Allied members to enjoy breakfast and a discussion on issues of importance to our firms.
As in the past, we will bring together firm leaders, our Sustaining Partners and our Allied members to enjoy breakfast and a discussion on issues of importance to the management our firms.
Employee attraction and retention are top-of-mind for our firm principal’s during these busy times. We have invited three prominent industry professionals representing human resources, recruiting and strategic marketing to provide their valuable insight and strategies on this issue:
Kim Silvers, SPHR, PHRca, SHRM-SCP, Founder and President of Silvers HR
Kim brings business experience from the private and public sectors. She has held progressively responsible positions in Human Resources management in Fortune 500 & 1000 companies including the retail, distribution, software and production industries. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, an MBA in Human Resource Management, and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Prior to starting Silvers HR, Kim was the Director of Corporate Human Resources at USCS International, a publicly traded (NASDAQ) software and services company. During Kim’s tenure at USCS International the Company enjoyed a 54 percent decline in voluntary employee turnover as a result of the Attraction and Retention programs Kim managed. Much of this project included redefining compensation and recruiting strategies and practices. USCS International was listed on Forbes’ list of The 200 Best Small Companies in America in 1997 and later named as Sacramento’s Most Admired Company in 1999.
She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Roseville Chamber of Commerce and Capitol Public Radio. She is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the Sacramento Area HR Association, World at Work, the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the El Dorado Women’s Fund and the Placer Community Foundation Giving Circle. She has taught in the Business Management program at St. Mary’s College Sacramento campus and Human Resources Management at UC Davis Extension. She speaks frequently on HR issues and writes for several business publications.
Chris Johnson, Founder and CEO of the Johnson Group, Inc
Chris Johnson, CEO of Rapid Brands appeared on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank,” and built the countries fastest growing microwave cookware company, including the Rapid Ramen Cooker and 18 additional inventions. The innovation hasn’t stopped there. His recruiting company, The Johnson Group (TJG) is revolutionizing the recruiting industry. Experts in finding talent in the architecture, engineering, construction, and environmental fields, The Johnson Group has developed Corporate Recruiter Solution (CRS), which provides firms with top tier talent without having to pay expensive recruiting fees. The Johnson Group becomes a firm’s internal corporate recruiter, instead of a transactional headhunter. Recruiting on all positions for a low fixed monthly fee.
Chris first started his career at URS/AECOM and then joined Aerotek, the largest recruiting firm in the country. Johnson became became the top producer, building Aerotek’s A&E division. He then founded The Johnson Group in 2006. The Johnson Group has experienced over 327% growth and was recognized as the 7th fastest growing company in the Sacramento Area by the Sacramento Business Journal. Mr. Johnson was recognized as one of the “40 under 40” by Sacramento Business Journal. In 2012, The Johnson Group, Inc. was recognized as “Small Business of the Year” by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg. In 2013, Mr. Johnson was recognized as “Small Business of the Year,” by Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Chris also maintains a strong sense of community involvement. He founded the Chris Johnson Basketball Academy (CJBA) as a way of combining one of his passions with giving back by coaching players and teaching valuable life lessons. Johnson serves on the Board of Directors for “Make-A-Wish” and previously served on the Board of Directors for Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region and Executive Board for Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Stephanie Craft, CPSM, Founding Partner of Marketlink
Stephanie has 25 years of professional services in marketing and in the A/E/C industry. She has served as an in-house marketing director for a variety of industry firms, including: civil engineering, architecture, acoustic and audiovisual consulting firms.
Stephanie’s strengths are opening new doors for clients and marketing directly to the decision maker. She is known for her tenacity in getting clients project opportunities.
The breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 31st from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Lucca, located at 1615 J St, in Sacramento. The fee to attend is $25 and includes a full breakfast. Purchase Tickets by Thursday, May 24th.
