Annette Perry, PHR

President
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Annette Perry, a respected HR professional, is currently the President for SHRM-LI. She holds a degree in Business Management from Adelphi University. Annette is currently the Director of Human Resources for Empire Merchants. LLC.

In 1996, Annette received the recognition of her peers when she achieved her professional certification as a PHR (Professional in Human Resource Management) by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). In addition to being President of SHRM-LI, Annette is also former Vice President for the Long Island Chapter of the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS-LI). She has served on various committees and in a number of capacities for SHRM-LI. At the April 2008 SHRM-LI Annual Conference, Annette was recognized for her dedication to the HR Profession by receiving the prestigious Joseph Duffy Award.

Christel Colón, SPHR

President Elect
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Christel Colón, a respected HR professional, is the current President-Elect for SHRM-LI.

John O'Keefe, PHR

Treasurer
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John O’Keefe, a respected professional, is the current Treasurer for SHRM-LI. John earned his Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s College, as well as a BS Degree in Organizational Management. He currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer / Director of Business Operations for Cleary School for the Deaf. In addition, John is an Adjunct Professor for St. Joseph’s College in their School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Over the years John has served the chapter as a member of the Annual Conference Committee, as the Conference Volunteer Coordinator, Membership Co-Chair, and the 2012 Conference Co-Chair. John has earned his PHR Certification.

Nicole Quinn

Secretary
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Nicole Quinn, a respected HR professional, is the current Secretary for SHRM-LI. Nicole earned her BA degree from C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and her MS degree in Human Resources Management from Milano Graduate School, New School University in Manhattan. Nicole has been in the field of Human Resources for over 13 years and presently holds the position of Director of Human Resources for Grassi & Co., CPAs.

Leslie Perri

Past President SHRM-LI
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Leslie Perri, SHRM-LI member since 1994, is currently the Benefits Project Manager for Adecco Employment Services and has more than 10 years experience in the Human Resource field.
Leslie is a past President for SHRM-LI and the current Job Networking Chair.

Leslie is a past SHRM-LI Co-Chair for SHRM-LI's annual conference and has been a conference committee member since 1996. Her elected positions have been: Vice President/ Program chair (1/2003 to 12/2004), Treasurer (1/ 2001-12/2002) and Secretary (1/1999-12/2000). Served as an appointed board member of Membership Representative (1/1997-12/1998).

Doug Silverman

Past President SHRM-LI
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Doug Silverman, a respected HR professional, is currently the Immediate Past President of SHRM-LI. He earned a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations from the New York Institute of Technology. Doug is currently the General Manager of Human Resources for Nikon Inc. In addition, he is currently an Adjunct Professor at Suny Stony Brook in the School for Professional Development. He is a frequent guest lecturer and trainer on Human Resources and Business related topics. He has taught Human Resources and Labor Relation courses at Cornell, St. John's University, University of Las Vegas and others. He has had several articles and interviews published in Newsday, The New York Times, Diversity Magazine and more.

Over the past years, Doug has served in a variety of roles for SHRM-LI including Conference Committee, Conference Co-Chair, Membership, Treasurer and Vice President.

Robin McConnell

Past President SHRM-LI
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Robin McConnell has been an integral part of SHRM-LI for over 15 years and is a former 2-time past president. Within her many roles in Human Resources, Robin keeps abreast of current trends in the marketplace and employment field. Her commitment to SHRM-LI also extends to the state level as she is the current NYS State Director. Two years ago, Robin was honored at the SHRM-LI Annual Conference when she received the Joseph Duffy Award.

Robert F. Potorski

Past President SHRM-LI
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Rob Potorski is currently an Outplacement Consultant with DBM - Long Island office . He possesses over thirty years of Human Resources managerial experience including twenty at the director or VP level in both corporate and plant environments, with a specialization in staffing. He earned an Industrial Relations undergraduate degree from Rider University and an M.B.A. from Dowling College. Rob is currently Vice-Chair, Board of Directors of the Urban League of Long Island, Board Member of SHRM-LI and current Legislative Chair. He also was past President of the Long Island Chapter, and Co-Chair of the Annual Conference. Rob is a recipient of the Joseph C. Duffy Award for professional HR excellence.

Robert Rothschild

Past President SHRM-LI
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Rob Rothschild currently works for First Quality Enterprises as Director, Compensation and Benefits.
Rob has the distinction of being certified as a senior professional in Human Resources (SPHR ) and a Certified Compensation Professional (World at Work). In addition to his daily responsibilities at First Quality Enterprises, he teaches the SHRM certification course and Compensation at New York Institute of Technology.

His experience with the SHRM-LI includes the positions of Programs Chairman, Treasurer, Vice President and President. In fact, he chaired the first ever SHRM-LI conference.