Board of Directors

President

Jim Burns, PHR, SHRM-CP

NE Area HR Manager

CommScope

Phone: (434) 386-5104

Email: jim.burns@commscope.com

President-Elect

Paul Kopack, SPHR, HCS, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources

Johnson Health Center

Phone: (434) 688-6131

Email: pkopack@jhcvirginia.org

Past President

Connie C. Burnette, PHR, SHRM-CP

Vice President, Department Manager, Human Resources

Wiley/Wilson

Phone: (434) 455-3243

Cell: (434) 841-9012

Email: cburnette@wileywilson.com

Chapter Secretary

Lauren Metz

Human Resources Supervisor

Utility One Source Forestry Equipment LLC

Phone: (434) 525-2929

Email: lmetz@u1source.com

Director of Finance

Karen Jordan

Human Resources Manager

Virginia A&E

Phone: (434) 316-6001

Email: kjordan@virginia-ae.com

Director of Government Affairs 

David E Barney

Vice President, Employee Benefits Consultant

Scott Benefit Services

Phone: (434) 832-2160

Cell: (434) 942-3900

Email: dbarney@scottins.com

Director of Membership

Nate Mahanes

Business Development Manager

VA Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Phone: (434) 947-6721

Cell: (434) 515-0061

Email: nate.mahanes@dars.virginia.gov

Director of Professional Development

Caitlin King, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
OrthoVirginia

Cell: (434) 258-7903
Email: Caitlin.King@orthovirginia.com

Director of Public Relations

Opal Smith

Specialist, Training Systems

CommScope

Phone: (434) 386-5317

Email:  opal.smith@commscope.com