2014 Allen Williams, SPHR

Over 43 years of experience working all functional areas of the human resource environment, this individual is a results oriented HR professional with strong employee relations and analytical and planning skills. This individual has been active in the Human Resources profession for as many years, and remains an active SHRM member. He has served in many leadership roles including Chapter President and Board Chair.

He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State University, and is also accredited by the International Personnel Management Association as a Certified Professional and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR.

A member of the Executive Staff at the Clinton National Airport, he serves as Director of Human Resources and Administration. Over his lifetime, he also performed HR functions for Transamerica, Custom Direct, USAble Life, Colonial Life, Dillards and started his career as Assistant Employment Manager for Arkansas Power & Light.

Over the course of his employment, his organizations have garnered several awards and recognitions including the Healthy Workplace Award and Governor's Award for Work-Life Balance.

He has completed the FBI Citizens Academy, and is a Certified Trainer for MOHR Training System.

It is our pleasure to award the Jim Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Winner to Allen Williams, SPHR.