Meet the Council

Holley Little has been volunteering for ARSHRM and its local chapters since 2002. She currently serves as the ARSHRM State Director. She served CAHRA as President and also received the CAHRA Rising Star award. She has served ARSHRM as Foundation Director, Core Leadership Area Director, and Chapter Advocate Director. Holley has served on numerous ELLA and ARSHRM State Conference committees co-chairing the State Conference in 2011. Holley received the ARSHRM HR Professional of the Year in 2016.
She is an appointee on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board and served as President of the Board of Education for Benton Public Schools. Holley directs the Talent Acquisition efforts for Southern Bancorp.

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Michael L. Smith is the Human Resources Manager for Clinton National Airport (LIT). In this role he oversees the administration of all HR functions for the Airport including staffing, compensation, benefits and employee relations.
Michael has over 18 years of experience working in both private and public sector HR. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and three different professional HR certifications through HRCI, PSHRA and SHRM.
He currently serves as the State Director Elect for the Arkansas SHRM State Council. Prior to this appointment, he held multiple board positions on the state council, in addition to serving as a volunteer leader for the Central Arkansas HR Association and Arkansas Public Employers HR Association. Michael is also a commissioned officer in the Arkansas Air National Guard, with previous mission deployments in support of Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Kevin Robinson is the Director of Human Resources for Encore Bank.  Kevin is responsible for managing all areas of the Human Resources functions including, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Employee Relations, HR Compliance and more. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources.  Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Management from Arkansas State University and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.  Kevin holds the PHR certification from HRCI and the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM. 

Kevin is a long-time member of SHRM and he has served as a volunteer leader in the Central Arkansas Human Resources Association (CAHRA) and Arkansas Society of Human Resources Management State Council. He has also been an Adjunct Instructor teaching Human Resources Management at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He previously served on the board of directors for CAHRA for many years in various positions including President. He was the recipient of the Russell Gunter Member of the Year Award for CAHRA in 2017. He previously served on the ARSHRM State Council as Director of Core Areas for the State of Arkansas and as Director of Workforce Readiness. Currently, Kevin is serving as a general board member for the Arkansas Industry Liaison Group,  Programs Co-Chair for the 2024 ELLA Conference and on the ARSHRM State Council as the Director of Finance. 

Rachel ‘Nikki’ Skinner currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Farmers and Merchants Bank at its Headquarters in Stuttgart. She has worked in all functions of the HR Department since 2010.
Nikki has been a member of SHRM since 2013 and has served multiple years on both the ARSHRM Conference Committee and the ELLA Conference Committee.

Tim is the President of The Human Resources Team, a Little Rock based human resources management consulting company. His consulting firm provides assistance and resources in preparation, training, support and implementation of Affirmative Action Plans with Positive Solutions. He works with a wide and diverse range of industries including banks and financial institutions, utilities, health care, technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, nonprofit, construction, and service organizations. He has over 30 years of experience in all areas of functional areas of HR as a Director of Human Resources in manufacturing, service and financial industries and in his consulting firm with clients’ coast to coast. He is a top-rated speaker on the topic of Affirmative Action compliance for SHRM and conferences. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Member Award from the local SHRM chapter and the Arkansas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development, the Arkansas Human Resources Professional of the Year Award, was finalist for the SHRM National Award for Professional Excellence, the Jim Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award in Human Resources, and the Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy Award. He is the 2024 ARSHRM Governmental Affairs Director.

H. Wayne Young is a partner with Friday, Eldredge & Clark and a member of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group. He was named the 2017 Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy Award Recipient by the Arkansas SHRM. The award recognizes outstanding contributions of time and effort in local, state or federal legislative advocacy on behalf of the Human Resources profession. He is a member of CAHRA and was awarded the association’s Legislative Advocacy Award for 2018. 
He has been recognized for his work in labor and employment by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America and Mid-South by Super Lawyers where he was named "Rising Star." He is on the Board of Directors of Women and Children First and he is the past president of the Little Rock Downtown Kiwanis Club. Wayne currently serves as General Counsel to the Arkansas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management.
He graduated summa cum laude from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and attended law school at the William H. Bowen School of Law at UALR where he was a Bowen Scholar. Wayne was a Bowen Scholar at the University of Little Rock School of Law and won the Bogle-Sharp Award for Most Likely to Succeed in the Practice of Law in 2003.

Cathleen Hoffman, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR is owner of CathleenHRConsulting, LLC.

Cathleen completed her BA in Psychology/Criminal Justice at the University of Arkansas in 1995, her MSLE at John Brown University in 2002, and her MBA at John Brown University in 2011.

Cathleen has more than 25 years of Human Resource experience. She is very active in the SHRM Human Resources Volunteer Community. She has been a member of SHRM (Society of Human Resources Management) for 20+ years. She has been a member of NOARK (Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association) since 2000. She has served in various roles including Chapter President in 2008 with her last role being the NOARK Chapter Management Professional for 10 years. She is a member of WAHRA (Western Arkansas Human Resources Association). She has served in various roles on the ARSHRM State Council including ARSHRM State Director 2017-2019. She is currently the Professional Development Director.

Korenda Allen is the Director of Human Resources for Beaver Water District, located in Lowell, AR. Korenda has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arkansas State University with a minor in Economics. Korenda is an active member of Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association (NOARK) and serves as the SHRM Foundation Chair which supports, educates, empowers, and develops the next generation of HR professionals. As the Core Leadership Director, Korenda represents Arkansas on the AR SHRM State Council. Korenda has ten years of human resource experience and holds a Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR). She is an active member of American Water Works Association’s Workforce Strategies Committee and serves on the NWA Workforce Committee.

Tara Mauk Arthur serves as the Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Human Resource Officer and Compliance Officer for Selected Funeral and Life Insurance Company headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She manages a team that handles HR, Compliance, IT, Customer Services, Benefits and New Business.
Tara is a long-time SHRM volunteer having served as the Membership Advisory Council (MAC) representative for the SHRM Southwest Central Region in 2010-2011, and as the State Director for Arkansas SHRM in 2008-2009. She has held many volunteer positions within the SHRM state council and chapter structure, including chapter president, WCASHRM Manager's Seminar chair, Arkansas Employment Law and Legislative Affairs (ELLA) Conference chair, State Conference Chair, and worked on multiple conference committees. In 2007, Tara was named the Arkansas HR Professional of the Year and in 2021 was the recipient of the Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy award.

Dale Clinton is currently a Human Resource Business Partner with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s NWA Corporate Center in Springdale, AR where he supports over 800 exempt and non-exempt employees in a variety of business lines. Prior to joining ABCBS, he spent his 30+ year career in the recruitment and staffing industry working for one of Arkansas’ largest staffing firms. He chaired the Arkansas SHRM HR Conference & Expo in 2022. Dale is a member of SHRM and serves as the At Large Membership Director on the ARSHRM State Council.

Sheila Moss is the owner of the consulting group Information Solutions Team. She travels the nation each year presenting human resource related topics and providing training programs for corporations, financial and educational institutions, non-profit organizations and many more. She is considered a subject matter expert in employment eligibility compliance and is widely known as the “I-9 Lady.” Her consulting group has increased its nationwide presence with an initiative to increase positive workplace behavior through national speaking opportunities and corporate training events while specializing in social intelligence, conflict resolution, culture development, team building, leadership and more.
Sheila has been a frequent speaker at the Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management (ARSHRM) conferences as well as numerous other events nationwide. She has facilitated for the University of Arkansas Global Campus and has worked in the banking industry. In 2019, Sheila became a certified instructor of SOCIAL STYLE & Versatility® In 2017, Sheila was named NOARK HR Professional of the year. In 2018, she received the Russell Gunter Legislative Advocacy Award from ARSHRM. She was the ARSHRM ELLA Conference 2018 Conference Chair and the ARSHRM Annual Conference 2020/2021 Conference Chair. She was named ARSHRM HR Professional of the Year in 2021.

Shayne King serves as the Director of Human Resources for Birch Tree Communities, a behavioral health care provider with eleven locations throughout Arkansas.
Shayne has served many years on the Board of Directors of the West Central Arkansas Society of Human Resource Management (WCASHRM) in various capacities, including president. She has also served in multiple positions for the ARSHRM state council and ELLA Conference Committee.In 2022, Shayne was named ARSHRM’s Outstanding HR Professional of the Year

Broderick Daniels is the Director of Human Resources for Southern Bancorp, where he is responsible for managing the HR Business Partner and HR Operations functions, including employee relations, engagement and communication, talent management, benefits, payroll, legal compliance, leave of absence administration and various employee initiatives. Broderick has over 22 years of experience in human resources. Broderick has served as a volunteer leader in several organizations including Central Arkansas Human Resources Association (CAHRA), Arkansas Society for Human Resource Management State Council, Black Human Resource Professionals Network, Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association (NOARK), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir. Broderick holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Arkansas State University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University.

Heather is a Senior HR Consultant at Windstream, where she oversees critical HR functions such as new hire onboarding, talent management, succession planning and leadership development. Heather has over 12 years of experience in Human Resources and has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Central Arkansas. She has maintained her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certifications since 2015.
Heather has been a dedicated member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Central Arkansas Human Resource Association (CAHRA) since 2013. Her commitment to the field is reflected in her active participation and leadership within CAHRA, having served on its board in various capacities, including Chapter President in 2023. Heather has also served on several ARSHRM conference committees, including co-chair of the ELLA Conference in 2021.  Currently, Heather is serving as College Relations Director for ARSHRM State Council, Past President for CAHRA and Student Volunteer Chair on the 2024 State Conference committee.

Nia Rieves serves as the HCM Core Lead, Workday Support Services for the University of Arkansas System. Nia has worked in the higher education and nonprofit industry and most recently worked as the Director of Human Resources and Campus Culture at the Arkansas School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts in Hot Springs, AR. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, human resources, and consultation to small businesses in HR practices and professional development, she enjoys networking and sharing experiences with HR professionals across the state.

Nia is a member of SHRM and has been a WCASHRM member for several years. In 2025, she will be serving as President for WCASHRM, and previously serving on the state council as Emerging Professionals Director and chapter as College Relations Director. Nia holds a Master of Business Administration/Human Resources Management from UA Little Rock and a SHRM-CP certification.

Doreen R. Mattes is the Director of Human Resources for the City of Maumelle, Arkansas. Doreen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. She serves on the UA Little Rock College of Business Human Resource Advisory Committee, the Arkansas SHRM State Council as Membership Engagement Director, and on the Board of Directors of the Central Arkansas Human Resource Association (CAHRA), a SHRM affiliate, where she serves as the Vice-president of Membership. As a Human Resource Management Consultant,

Doreen frequently serves as a subject matter expert, panelist, and guest speaker on a variety of Human Resource Management topics including, Talent Planning and Acquisition, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, and Employee and Labor Relations; as well as an online facilitator for HRReview, Inc. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) and a certified Associate Professional in Human Resources International (aPHRi™).

Patti Airoldi is the Human Resource and Risk Manager for the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Patti is a long-time SHRM member and volunteer. She has served numerous years and in various capacities on the Board of Directors of the Central Arkansas Human Resource Association (CAHRA), including a term as president. She’s also served in a number of positions for the ARSHRM State Council and on several state conference committees. In 2018, Patti was the recipient of CAHRA’s Russell Gunter Member of the Year Award and was named ARSHRM’s Outstanding HR Professional of the Year in 2019.