The State Director-Elect works in conjunction with the State Director during the State
The State Director-Elect’s director’s term of office focuses on preparing for a smooth and efficient transition period. The State Director-Elect serves on the Executive Committee and as an Officer of the State Council. The State Director-Elect oversees the five District Directors and the Leadership Director.
Responsible To:
State Director
Responsibilities:
Katelyn Spanbauer, SHRM-CP, PHR
State Director Elect
Ph:
Email: statedirectorelect@wishrm.org
Term Start: 5/27/2025
Katelyn Spanbauer, SHRM-CP, PHR is a Human Resources Business Partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Information Technology. She has spent most of her career working within the manufacturing world before switching over to her public sector human resource’s role.
Katelyn has been a volunteer leader with SHRM since 2011, serving in the roles of Secretary, College Relations, President-elect, President, and current Past President. She enjoys the networking and friendships that she has gained throughout her involvement with SHRM and is thankful for the continued opportunity.
Katelyn received a BBA in Human Resource Management and Economics, as well as an emphasis in Supply Chain and Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh and is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).