2003 Outstanding Professional in Human Resources Co-Recipient -Irene DeHuff, SPHR
Irene DeHuff, SPHR, human resource manager for Yarnell's Ice Cream in Searcy, AR, was awarded the 2003 Arkansas HR Professional of the Year Award during ceremonies at the HR2003 Arkansas State Human Resources Conference & Expo in Little Rock, AR.
Irene is a Certified Senior Professional of Human Resources.
The North Central Arkansas SHRM Chapter received the SHRM National Pinnacle Award during the year Irene served as chapter president. The chapter’s WOW Conference was recognized for it’s introduction of students to the "World of Work" and taught how to effectively function in the workforce.
A few of Irene’s Services to SHRM include:
- Chapter Sec/Treasure (1996)
- Chapter Sec/Treasure (1996)
- Chapter President (1998)
- State Council Sec/ Treasure (2000-2002)
- State Conference Chair (2004)
- First President of the Chapter to receive SHRM Merit Award
Irene has incorporated many solutions and programs at Yarnell’s Ice Cream including quality, safety, training, and employee relations.
In 2003, ARSHRM awarded two Professional of the Year awards. The other award went to Donna Merriweather, SPHR.
