Member testimonials

"Even with many HR functions becoming more strategic and less transactional, there is the continued pressure within organizations for us to "get things done". Often there is little time in the weekly grind to reflect deeply on topics of strategy and on new methods of just getting things done. A bright light in the reflective process of taking time to think and consider new alternatives has been the monthly meetings of HR Executive Forum. One can count on having good and thought provoking presentations, and stimulating conversations with other professionals. Hopefully, HR Executive Forum will continue to bring this monthly evening of enlightenment and rich conversation."
W.F. "Duke" Fuehrer, PhD
Program Director
College of Adult & Professional Studies
Bethel University

"I have found HR Executive Forum to provide an agenda of valuable programs targeted at the Senior HR role. The discussions during and after the presentation are thought provoking and the networking opportunity with peers provides valuable insight into various strategies."
Leo Johnson
Director, Organizational Effectiveness
HB Fuller Company

"Great people. Great organizations. Great information. And it's fun, too!"
Thomas H. Bodin
President
O.I. Partners - Organizational Innovations, Inc.

"I would highly recommend HR Executive Forum to the Human Resource executive. If you are looking for good peer networking combined with current and stimulating topics, look to HR Executive Forum for your educational programs! This is not your typical HR group ... be different .. join HR Executive Forum!"
Roger W. Elias
RW Elias & Associates, LLC

"I love attending the HR Executive Forum.  The meetings keep me up-to-date on current topics, we have fantastic speakers that I would not have access to otherwise, and I am able to network with sharp, professional HR leaders who come from all industries and bring a wealth of information on issues that they are dealing with."
Betty Potasnak
VP, Human Resources
North American Membership Group

"I am impressed with the relevancy of the topics covered at monthly meetings, the high-calibur speakers brought in to cover the topics, and the professionalism of the organization. HREF is a great place to network and share best practices with other HR Professionals."
Kara Sime
VP, Human Resources
Bolt Industries, LLC

"I saw an invite come through email to one of the sessions HREF was having, and it was a heady topic that I wanted to learn more about - I took a quick scan of the upcoming programs they were offering and immediately joined. It's great to get into a room of people with an expert up front, and have a challenging intellectual and practical dialogue with peers about holistic programs that help the HR community continue to meet business leaders where they are at today and help them get where they are going."
Annette Thomson
Best Buy Company

"HREF provides the strategic level discourse on leading edge HR thinking that I can't find elsewhere. It helps me step out of the day-to-day demands to think more broadly about important HR challenges."
Tom Traub
VP, Human Resources
CHS, Inc.

"I have been favorably impressed with HREF. It is a well-run organization that has been a valuable source of ideas and new perspectives on many critical and strategic HR and organizational leadership issues."
Pete Miller
Vice President - HR
Connexus Energy

"I joined HREF a year ago and have been very impressed with the programs and networking. Any Twin Cities area HR leader who is not a member of HREF is missing out. "
Kim O'Neil
Director of Human Resources
Twin Cities Orthopedics

"My participation in the HREF organization is valuable on many levels. I find the meeting content relevant, timely, and thought provoking. Insights gained via my participation with HREF enable me to contribute strategically to our businesses' growth. Through HREF, I've also developed strong relationships with HR leaders across the metro. I've enjoyed the opportunity for knowledge sharing!"
Mary Cay Carsello
Sr Director, Human Resources
Thomson West