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SHRM San Antonio is a non-profit professional organization with more than 500 members dedicated to the advancement of the human resource management profession. SHRM San Antonio is a chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and most recently earned the SHRM Excel Platinum award for its achievements and contributions. The chapter continues to build upon its legacy by meeting members’ needs and carrying out our mission through our dedication to Learn Connect Serve.

Mission, Vision, and Values Chapter Policies

Board of Directors

Briana Garcia

President

Education Service Center, Region 20.

Veronica Pacheco

President-Elect

Southwest Research Institute

Sandy Hernandez

Immediate Past President

Insco Distributing, Inc

Kim Muñoz

Treasurer

VIA Metropolitan Transit

Edward Contreras

Secretary

Endeavors

Diana Garza, PhD., SHRM-CP

Professional Development Director

University of the Incarnate Word

Katrina Reyna

Conference Director

White Lodging

Brandi Doyle

Marketing & PR Director

Howard Energy Partners

Heather Staples

College Relations Director

University of Texas at San Antonio

Chad M Jespersen

Military Affairs Director

Unisys Global IT Solutions

George De La Torre

Digital Communications Director

Deer Oaks

Elbert Ortiz

Government Affairs Director

Ogletree Ortiz

Jered Bunch

Volunteer Director

Grace Bautista

Certification Director

Our History

Founded in 1959, SHRM San Antonio was originally called the San Antonio Personnel Management Association (SAPMA) and consisted of approximately 25 members.

The founding members established the association as a means to provide a forum for personnel and industrial relations professionals in the community.

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2022 SHRM Excel Platinum Award

Congratulations to the SHRM San Antonio (previously SAHRMA) for receiving the 2022 Platinum Excel Award, the highest honor awarded by SHRM for accomplishments and strategic initiatives that elevate the Human Resources profession.

Congratulations also to the Texas SHRM Council for also receiving the 2022 Platinum Excel Award.

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2022 SHRM Foundation Top 25 Award

SHRM San Antonio has always been an award-winning SHRM Chapter. Congratulations SAHRMA - #10!!

SHRM Pinnacle Award

The SHRM Pinnacle Award Program is an annual recognition program honoring the highest achievements in SHRM affiliate development and contributions that serve HR professionals, advance the HR profession and enhance the SHRM community.

In 2011, SHRM San Antonio received its first SHRM Pinnacle Award, in recognition for the Workforce Readiness Initiative - Overcoming Homelessness through Employment Readiness, where SHRM San Antonio partnered with SAMMinistries.

In 2015, SHRM San Antonio had the prestigious honor of again receiving a Pinnacle Award. Our 2015 Pinnacle Award focused on our efforts with the Transitioning Warrior Workshops alongside Centurion Military Alliance. As human resource professionals, we worked to help match employers with qualified veterans and thereby strengthen and serve our community. SHRM San Antonio members can continue to volunteer time and talent in support of veterans.