2025 Event Recap
2025 Event Recap Video
After outgrowing our first venue, we were excited to bring the event to a larger stage where even more HR leaders could learn, connect, and celebrate excellence across the Carolinas.
This summit continues to grow into a dedicated platform for meaningful conversation, collaboration, and recognition throughout the HR community. We are honored to unite professionals who are leading the way in building healthier workplaces and stronger teams. Thank you to our speakers, award recipients, panelists, and attendees for contributing to an inspiring and energizing evening.
This summit continues to grow into a dedicated platform for meaningful conversation, collaboration, and recognition throughout the HR community. We are honored to unite professionals who are leading the way in building healthier workplaces and stronger teams. Thank you to our speakers, award recipients, panelists, and attendees for contributing to an inspiring and energizing evening.
Carolina HR Summit & Awards 2025
Our 2025 Panel
Above: The 2025 Carolina HR Summit panel brought together an exceptional group of HR and business leaders to take on this year’s theme, “Rethinking HR for a Changing World.”
From left to right: Moderator Jennifer Snellgrove, CPO at CPI Security Systems; panelist Allen Latty, VP of HR at CommScope; panelist Andrea Frohning, Senior VP and CHRO at Dentsply Sirona; and panelist Scott Howland, CHRO at TTX Company.
The discussion went beyond theory, diving into how HR leaders are navigating change, reshaping people strategy, and responding to the realities facing today’s workforce. The result was an honest, forward-looking conversation on what it takes to lead organizations through what’s next across the Carolinas.
From left to right: Moderator Jennifer Snellgrove, CPO at CPI Security Systems; panelist Allen Latty, VP of HR at CommScope; panelist Andrea Frohning, Senior VP and CHRO at Dentsply Sirona; and panelist Scott Howland, CHRO at TTX Company.
The discussion went beyond theory, diving into how HR leaders are navigating change, reshaping people strategy, and responding to the realities facing today’s workforce. The result was an honest, forward-looking conversation on what it takes to lead organizations through what’s next across the Carolinas.
Keynote Speakers 2025
Left: Ashley Goldberg, President & Partner at Search Solution Group, opened the Carolina HR Summit 2025 with a powerful perspective on leadership and talent strategy, setting a clear and focused tone for the day.
Center: Domonique Williams of Forbo Movement Systems shared thoughtful insights on people strategy, workforce alignment, and how HR leaders can drive impact inside growing organizations.
Right: Tracy Dodson of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance delivered a data-driven look at the regional workforce and economic trends shaping how organizations plan for the future across the Carolinas.
Center: Domonique Williams of Forbo Movement Systems shared thoughtful insights on people strategy, workforce alignment, and how HR leaders can drive impact inside growing organizations.
Right: Tracy Dodson of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance delivered a data-driven look at the regional workforce and economic trends shaping how organizations plan for the future across the Carolinas.
2025 HR Standout Winners!
Congratulations to the 2025 HR Standout Award winners of the Carolina HR Summit & Awards. This year’s honorees represent the very best of HR leadership across the Carolinas, recognized for their impact, integrity, and commitment to building stronger organizations.
Each winner has gone beyond the day-to-day demands of HR, driving meaningful change within their teams and businesses. Their work continues to elevate the profession and set a standard for what effective, people-first leadership looks like now and in the years ahead.
Each winner has gone beyond the day-to-day demands of HR, driving meaningful change within their teams and businesses. Their work continues to elevate the profession and set a standard for what effective, people-first leadership looks like now and in the years ahead.
2025 Winners Pictured Above (From Left to Right):
Tracy White, Senior VP & CHRO at Meduit
Onna O'Meara, CHRO at Miller Environmental Group
LoriAnn Boyer, HR Executive Director at Wray Ward
Belinda Kyle, CPO at Biscuitville
Whitney Westbrook, Director of Talent at AAR/HAECO
Randy Gartz, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Crete United
Kimberly Stavropulos, Area HR Director at Waste Management
Stephanie Warfield, Talent Development Partner at Okuma America Corporation
Not Pictured:
Carma Hooper, HR Specialist at Positive Childhood Alliance NC
Maryann Trumpfheller, HR Business Partner at nVent
Tracy White, Senior VP & CHRO at Meduit
Onna O'Meara, CHRO at Miller Environmental Group
LoriAnn Boyer, HR Executive Director at Wray Ward
Belinda Kyle, CPO at Biscuitville
Whitney Westbrook, Director of Talent at AAR/HAECO
Randy Gartz, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Crete United
Kimberly Stavropulos, Area HR Director at Waste Management
Stephanie Warfield, Talent Development Partner at Okuma America Corporation
Not Pictured:
Carma Hooper, HR Specialist at Positive Childhood Alliance NC
Maryann Trumpfheller, HR Business Partner at nVent
2025 Carolina HR Summit & Awards Featured in Business North Carolina
The 2025 Carolina HR Summit & Awards was featured in the January 2026 issue of Business North Carolina, highlighting the event and recognizing the HR Standout Award winners. Read the full article for an overview of the summit and the leaders honored for their contributions to the HR community across the Carolinas.
The 2025 Carolina HR Summit & Awards was featured in the January 2026 issue of Business North Carolina, highlighting the event and recognizing the HR Standout Award winners. Read the full article for an overview of the summit and the leaders honored for their contributions to the HR community across the Carolinas.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Executive Search | Direct Hire | Staffing
Search Solution Group is a full-service recruiting, staffing, and executive search firm with over 20 years of
experience forging connections between organizations and uniquely qualified candidates. Having specialized
divisions and exposure to nearly every industry, our firm has the expertise and extensive talent network to
tackle any hiring challenge. Our award-winning process, professional headhunting team, and commitment to
helping our clients secure top talent sets us apart as one of the leading recruitment firms in the nation.
We are committed to assisting our clients in building world-class organizations by providing top talent,
continual support, consultation, and innovation.
experience forging connections between organizations and uniquely qualified candidates. Having specialized
divisions and exposure to nearly every industry, our firm has the expertise and extensive talent network to
tackle any hiring challenge. Our award-winning process, professional headhunting team, and commitment to
helping our clients secure top talent sets us apart as one of the leading recruitment firms in the nation.
We are committed to assisting our clients in building world-class organizations by providing top talent,
continual support, consultation, and innovation.
presenting Sponsor
For over 40 years, sharing the stories of North Carolina's business community
Business North Carolina covers one very special place—this state—and its economy, which is as diverse as the people who call it home. The publication is known for producing quality, in-depth journalism that goes behind the scenes to deliver current, thorough, and engaging stories. Whether in the boardroom or on the factory floor, Business North Carolina highlights not only key trends and events, but also the human side of commerce. With a highly qualified readership of business owners, C-level leaders, and top senior executives, the magazine offers direct access to the state’s most influential decision-makers.
Gold Sponsor
The Voice of Business. The Future of Regional Growth.
As an agent of change, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance assists in the passage of legislation that supports business interests in the area, brings together public-private stakeholders on topics that will help determine our continued regional competitiveness, and create awareness of the Charlotte area as a thriving center of culture and commerce.
Silver Sponsor
Insurance for Work, Home and Life.
NFP, an Aon company, is a global organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. The firm supports companies and individuals in navigating their most significant challenges across risk, workforce, wealth management, and retirement. With a people-first approach and tailored solutions, NFP delivers strategic guidance designed to meet the unique needs of each client.
Silver Sponsor
Exceptional Headshots & Creative Photography for Modern Businesses
Cannavo Studios specializes in corporate headshots, team picture days, and event photography, providing professional visuals that elevate brand presence. Backed by nearly 30 years of photography experience and a refined focus on corporate services, the studio delivers high-quality images crafted to leave a lasting impression.
Silver Sponsor
Video Strategies That Deliver Measurable Results.
Suttmeier Productions, a family-owned business based in Charlotte, NC, focuses on more than just creating videos. They prioritize building lasting relationships with clients, crafting tailored video marketing strategies that ensure impactful results. Their approach ensures videos are not only customized to meet client needs but also effectively reach and engage target audiences, aiming for measurable business growth through collaborative planning and execution.
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