2017 Annual Conference & Exhibition Exhibitor Listing
October 10 – October 11
DoubleTree by Hilton – Green Tree
American HealthCare Group Booth Number: 59 - 60 Service Category: Health and Wellness WELLNESS LOUNGE SPONSOR
Pathways to SmartCare©, a product of American HealthCare Group, is a Wellness Program that brings Prevention to the Workplace. On-site fitness assessments, nutrition education, stress management, farmers market on wheels, screenings, immunizations, massage therapy and tobacco cessation are our main areas of focus. Like us on Facebook and Twitter! Liz Kanche: 412-563-7854 Erin Hart: 412-563-8800
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Booth Number: 2 Service Category: Insurance *CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
You need the right answers to your benefit questions. A smart benefit solution provides them.
A smart solution is one that is tailored to your current and long-term business objectives, the market landscape in which you operate, and your employee’s needs. That’s what Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. does for you. Our advisors get to know you, your business, and your employees. Armed with that insight, we help you to better manage your domestic and international benefits, HR, compensation, and retirement challenges. The result? Your business and your people get more out of your benefits. That’s what our expertise can do for you. Help your people work better so they can make your business perform better. Learn more at www.ajg.com. Marc Foremsky: 412-209-4426
Automated Card Systems Booth Number: 1 Service Category: Photo ID – Visitor Management – Security & Physical Access *CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Automated Card Systems provides a comprehensive line of employee photo identification and credential management solutions. We specialize in personnel identification solutions; visitor management; Access Control; Tracking Solutions for People, Places & Things; PC and database access. Our solutions include visual, physical, and logical access. We are the only local provider with onsite installation, training, technical support & service.
Greg Smith 2 Four Coins Drive Canonsburg, Pa. 15317 724-820-1160 800-698-9148 www.autocardsys.com
Benefitfocus.com, Inc.
Booth Number: 50
Service Category: Work/Life Benefits
Benefitfocus (NASDAQ: BNFT) provides a leading cloud-based benefits management platform that simplifies
how organizations and individuals shop for, enroll in, manage, and exchange benefits. Every day leading
employers, insurance companies, and the consumers they serve rely on our platform to manage, scale, and
exchange benefits data seamlessly.
Jim Scheiber: 216-224-8629
BPU Investment Management, Inc.
Booth Number: 8
Service Category: Financial Services, Retirement/Pre-Retirement Planning, and Conferences,
Seminars, Educational Programs
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
At BPU Investment Management, Inc. (BPU) we work side by side with all of our clients, establishing a bond
built on communication, education, and trust. Our offerings cover a wide range of wealth management
services including asset management and comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and
institutional brokerage services. We are proud to enjoy long-lasting client relationships with private individuals,
corporate leaders, business owners, and eleemosynaries. BPU is a member of FINRA/SIPC and an SEC
registered investment advisor.
Paul Brahim: 412-288-9150
The Bradley Partnerships, Inc.
Booth Number: 32
Service Category: Training & Development, Management/Executive/Leadership Development,
Recruitment, Executive Coaching, Consultants & Trainers
The Bradley Partnerships, Inc. is a management consulting firm focused on Human Resources (HR) solutions.
TBP’s core capabilities focus on organizational alignment through the development and implementation of core
values, recruiting key talent, outsourced human resource services, and leadership development programs.
TBP believes that people are your most valuable assets and managing your people well is the best way to
grow your organization. We partner with you to create customized solutions to meet your needs.
Annette Gold-Marney & Michele Pastrick: 724-799-8170
Calfe & Associates Booth Number: 9 Service Category: Outplacement & Executive Coaching, Consultant & Training
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Whether you are transitioning a few people or many, Calfe & Associates has the resources and expertise to
assist you in planning an effective restructuring strategy and successfully manage the transition process from
start to finish – including those staying through our leadership coaching programs.
When a changing market calls for restructuring, you need to feel comfortable with the firm tasked with assisting
you in this process. Calfe & Associates will work to strategically partner with you to ensure a successful
outcome for the outplacement and coaching process from executives through front-line staff.
Stop by our booth for a chance to win a $100.00 Visa Card!!!
Celeste Calfe: 412-760-1619
Callos Resources Booth Number: 19 Service Category: Recruitment, Temporary Services
Callos Resource, LLC a Division of Nesco Resource is a full service human resource support organization with greater than 100 locations across the United States. We specialize in temporary and temporary to hire positions including administrative, data entry, industrial, light technical, warehouse, and assembly associates. Marcy McKivitz: 412-246-4826
Career Development Center Booth Number: 35 Service Category: Career Development, Outplacement/Hiring Practices
Pittsburgh based non-profit with over 30 years' experience helping local employers and job seekers. Experienced in talent acquisition, with an extraordinarily diverse pool of well-prepared candidates at all skill levels, outplacement, spousal relocation assistance and job seeker career consulting and job search support.
Tanya Bashor: 412-586-3728
Community Health Magazine Booth Number: 46 Service Category: Health & Wellness
Community Health Magazine is a publisher of customized health and wellness magazines and websites that help employers develop a healthy workforce outcome at lower costs. Mark Hornung: 773-573-9794
The Conflict Lab (Division of the Alternative Group)
Booth Number: 45
Service Category: Consultants & Trainers, Executive Coaching
The Conflict Lab helps organizations manage conflicts and harness its positive power through mediation,
conflict skills training, and conflict culture interventions. We help create “no drama work zones” where
employees and managers can safely have the conversations that make a difference.
Selina Shultz, Esq.: 412-391-7733
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Cowden Associates, Inc.
Booth Number: 23
Service Category: Insurance, Retirement Planning
Cowden Associates, Inc. is a consulting actuarial firm. Our professions provide extensive experience in
compensation, health and benefits, retirement programs, and employee communications. Using a total
compensation based approach, Cowden provides consulting services helping clients establish and maintain
high quality compensation and benefits programs, as well as aligning organization’s business strategies and
objectives.
Lesa M. Votovich: 412-394-9308
Delta Dental
Booth Number: 26
Service Category: Dental Care, Insurance
Delta Dental, America’s largest and most experienced dental provider, covers more than 73 million people in
129,000 groups – one out of every three Americans with dental insurance. We provide the greatest access to
dental care in the industry, with more than 153,000 dentists in our Dental Premier network and more than
103,000 in our Delta Dental PPO network. Our innovative and unique cost-management systems saved
groups more than $15.1 billion in 2015.
Roger Moorman: 412-298-7076
Dollar Bank
Booth Number: 47
Service Category: Financial Services
For over 160 years, Dollar Bank has been providing high quality banking services to individuals and
businesses in western Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio. Dollar Bank’s Workplace Banking Program gives
businesses the ability to offer educational seminars and convenient financial services to its employees at no
additional cost to the business.
Stop by our booth for a chance to win a $50 Visa card!!!
Andrea Vasquez: 412-302-6630
Duquesne University, Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Booth Number: 20
Service Category: Education, Management/Executive Leadership Development
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business at Duquesne University offers in-demand graduate business and
executive education programs designed to meet your organizational needs. This includes our top-ranked
masters, professional coaching, and women’s leadership programs. Stop by our booth- learn how a
partnership with Duquesne will further develop your organization.
Alexis McConville: 412-396-1972
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EHResearch Data Services/ Corporate Compensation Partners
Booth Number: 49
Service Category: Consultants & Trainers, Global HR Management
EHResearch Data Services provides targeted pay data and pay practice research to drive program strategy,
design, and evaluation.
Corporate Compensation Partners, LLC offers both the expertise and the flexibility required to help you chart a
course for maximum motivation and productivity across your organization- from compensation strategy through
implementation and management.
Don Waters: 724-934-0801
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First National Bank
Booth Number: 24
Service Category: Financial Services
First National Bank Workplace Banking is a free, easy to implement program that enhances your company’s
overall benefits. No minimum to participate. It offers attractive benefits to your employees.
Call us today for more details.
Jennifer Dunn: 412-459-8470
Geneva College Department of Professional & Online Graduate Studies
Booth Number: 39
Service Category: Education
CAREER-DRIVEN APPROACH TO HELP YOU FINISH STRONG. Move ahead in your calling with fully online bachelor’s and master’s programs that fit your goals and your schedule. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a supportive Christian community. Geneva.edu, 800-576-3111. Alice Price: 724-847-6899
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GetAbstract Inc. Booth Number: 61 Service Category: Management/Executive/Leadership Development, Training & Development
Founded in 1999, GetAbstract’s mission is to provide executives worldwide with the best in business knowledge. We deliver this knowledge in concise summaries of the latest, sharpest, and most relevant books, articles, video talks, and economic reports. Our summaries are available in English, German Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, and Portuguese. Anthony Allen: 301-395-6976
The Great Escape Room Booth Number: 58 Service Category: Management/Executive Leadership Development
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
The Great Escape Room is a unique experience for which comparisons do not exist. It is an exhilarating and entertaining event that tests your wits. It requires multiple skills that makes teamwork essential. Everyone contributes and everyone has fun. We offer on and off site opportunities and can accommodate groups of 50+. For more information, visit www.TheGreatEscapeRoom.com. Richard Carver: 412-467-6785 ________________________________________________________________________________________
Globoforce
Booth Number: 51
Service Category: Global HR Management
Globoforce is a leading provider of Social Recognition solutions, helping companies build strong cultures of engaged employees through the power of thanks. Named one of the Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Globoforce is trusted by top global companies to inspire and energize employees to do their life’s best work. Our award-winning SaaS technology and proven methodologies empower HR and business leaders to take a more modern, strategic approach to recognition programs. The result is measurable business success, qualified by increases in employee engagement, retention, and productivity. Roger Hurd: 978-875-1428 ________________________________________________________________________________________
Grand Canyon University
Booth Number: 41
Service Category: Education
The College of Education at Grand Canyon University develops forward-thinking and highly effective
professionals ready to lead 21st century education. Students enjoy a dynamic learning environment
emphasizing cultural responsiveness, literacy strategies, advanced technology, and the art and science of
teaching. Learn more about accredited degree and certificate programs at gcu.edu/COE
Amy LaSota: 412-552-1278
Jessica Stephenson: 412-316-6352
Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Booth Number: 3
Service Category: Insurance, Retirement/Pre-Retirement Planning
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Henderson Brothers, Inc. serves the needs of all types of regional businesses, including design of custom employee benefit packages, retirement plans, worker’s compensation, property, casualty, and loss control. Since our founding in 1893, the company has diversified into virtually all areas of insurance and risk management, employee benefits, and retirement plans. Today, the company employs approximately 140
people, offering insurance and consulting services through nearly 100 of the nation’s largest and most respected insurance companies to clients in Pennsylvania and nationwide. With the ever-changing face of healthcare in the nation and region, Henderson Brothers provides the highest level of expertise to its customers who need to navigate the new reality of this important issue. For more information, visit www.hendersonbrothers.com.
Stop by our booth for a chance to win 2 tickets to the Saturday, November 18th Pens vs.
Chicago Blackhawks 7PM game!!!
Chris Shipley, PHR: 412-261-1842
HR Resource Force
Booth Number: 14
Service Category: HRIS, Training & Development
Using innovative software solutions, we help companies refocus resources on strategic initiatives by increasing
inter-departmental transparency, enabling company-wide communication, and reducing the burden of
administrative tasks.
Nick Goodell: 412-901-8647
IQ Escape
Booth Number: 55
Service Category: Conferences, Seminars, Educational Programs, Management/Executive/Leadership
Development, Training & Development
IQ Escape’s quest games offer the most exhilarating, adrenaline-pumping way for co-workers to bond at your
corporate retreat. Your team’s skills in organization, communication, critical thinking, and logic will be put to the
test. A great learning experience your team will take back to the office!
https://pittsburgh.iqescape.com/teams/
Jason Patterson: 412-548-3715
Joe Safety, Inc.
Booth Number: 31
Service Category: Consultants & Trainers, Safety & Security
Joe Baumgardner Safety Consulting, Inc., aka “Joe Safety”, is a full service consulting and training firm
specializing in client focused solutions for Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and Human Resources.
We manage your safety so you can manage your business:
On-site Safety professionals for Heavy Industry, Construction, Oil & Gas sites, etc.
Safety program development including ISNETWorld
Air & noise testing
OSHA compliance assistance: Pre and Post OSHA
Worker’s comp assistance & controlling EMR
Insurance/risk management
Expert witness services
Stop by our booth for a chance to win Joe Safety Picnic Cooler filled with Golf Balls, Water Bottle,
Soup Mugs, Portable Stereo Speaker Case, Emergency LED Light and a Joe Safety T-shirt!!!
Joe Baumgardner: 412-600-4641
Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc.
Booth Number: 6
Service Category: Pre-Employment Testing & Screening, Safety & Security
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Justifacts Credential Verification provides global background checks for clients’ pre-employment verifications. For 35+ years we have provided a cost-effective product with efficient turnaround time while maintaining an unmatched level of customer service. Justifacts offers over 140 different searches to organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune-500 companies.
Dan Cubarney: 412-712-1606
KeyGroup
Booth Number: 44
Service Category: Management/ Executive Leadership Development, Pre-Employment Testing &
Screening
We partner with clients to increase profits through effective use of their most important resource- their
employees. We offer assessments and workshops that enable organizations to select the right employees and
develop them to their full potential. We are an authorized partner of Wiley and offer PXTSelect™, Everything
DiSC™, and 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™
Chuck Sujansky: 724-942-7900
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Key Leadership
Booth Number: 30
Service Category: Executive Coaching, Training & Development
Key Leadership helps companies, teams, and people develop as leaders. We enable companies to build effectiveness, leveraging the uniqueness of the great leaders within your organization. Our services include: executive coaching, team building/team development, leadership development programs, and leadership assessments (MBTI, DiSC, The Leadership Circle Profile, and The Leadership Versatility Index). Learn more at www.keyleadership.com Peter Gabriel: 724-880-5641 Dr. Paulette Gabriel: 610-972-8162
Kronos Incorporated
Booth Number: 25
Service Category: Global HR Management, HRIS
Kronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Kronos industry-centric workforce applications are purpose-built for businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. Tens of thousands of organizations- including half of the Fortune 1000®- use Kronos. Kronos: Workforce Innovation That Works™ Stop by our booth for a chance to win (1) $250 MasterCard gift card, (1) $150 MasterCard gift card, and (1) $50 MasterCard gift card!!!
Sales: 800-225-1561
La Roche College
Booth Number: 29
Service Category: Education
La Roche College offers a Professional Development Series with approved continuing education credits each
fall and spring, an M.S. Human Resources Management degree, and HRCI accredited coursework with
convenient campuses in the North Hills and Cranberry.
Hope Schiffgens: 412-536-1266
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LegalShield
Booth Number: 17
Service Category: Insurance, Work/Life Benefits, Consultants & Trainers
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Over 35,000 businesses trust LegalShield to protect their employees and bottom line. Our network of
qualified lawyers and licensed identity theft investigators cover more than 4 million lives
nationwide. The comprehensive benefits they provide help employees stay focused, present, and
engaged, thus reducing absenteeism, accidents, lost productivity, and turnover.
Phil Berger: 724-513-1094
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Lifetime Financial Growth
Booth Number: 27
Service Category: Financial Services, Insurance, Retirement Planning
Lifetime Financial Growth is headquartered in Pittsburgh and provides a full range of employee benefits
solutions including health, life, disability, and retirement planning. Make sure to ask us about Wealth Steps™, a
company sponsored financial wellness program that introduces employees to essential personal finances
concepts.
Brian Reuss: 412-391-6700
LYTLE EAP Partners/ Lytle Drug Testing Services Booth Number: 40 Service Category: Pre- Employment Testing & Screening
Lytle EAP Partners is your “go-to” resource for employer well-being solutions. We provide health advocacy, Talent LifeCycle Coaching, HR Consulting, & EAP solutions all under one roof. Lytle Drug Testing Services, Inc. is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) that has been managing Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs for regulated and non-regulated organizations for over 20 years. Lytle EAP - Diane Scalzi: 412-921-7000 Lytle Drug Testing - Mandy Croft: 814-317-1811
McCort Baker Group
Booth Number: 13
Service Category: Education, Financial Services
Our approach goes beyond the 401(k) and allows us to integrate your employees’ workplace benefits into the
bigger financial picture while helping to plan for retirement. Through customizing a full range of financial
education and resources we can empower your employees to become financially secure and reach their
lifetime goals.
Alisa Haran: 724-799-8516
McKinney Properties
Booth Number: 12
Service Category: Housing, Relocation
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
McKinney Properties, Inc. is a fully integrated owner and operator of multifamily and student housing
properties. McKinney Properties has successfully acquired and improved numerous properties and currently
maintains a diversified portfolio of more than 5,800 student housing beds and 3,200 multifamily units.
Amanda Kopko: 412-545-9090
New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Pittsburgh
Booth Number: 15
Service Category: Career Development, Consultants & Trainers, Education, Training & Development
New Horizons offers an extensive selection of vendor-authorized training and certifications for top technology providers such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and VMware. In fact, we are Microsoft’s largest training provider, delivering more than 40% of all authorized Microsoft training worldwide; the largest Cisco-authorized training partner with courses available at 250 centers worldwide; and the largest authorized provider of CompTIA training and certification in the world. The reason for New Horizons’ 30-year success is simple—we are the best source for computer training and certification in the world. With a convenient location in Greentree, we offer a wide range of technical, application and business skills courses. As the world of computer technology continues to evolve at light speed, New Horizons helps the world’s workforce stay proficient with the latest technologies and achieve their career goals. It’s what we’ve been doing better than anyone else for years, and what we plan to do well into the future. New Horizons has trained employees at all 100 companies listed in Fortune magazine’s ranking of America’s 100 largest corporations and over half of the Global 100. We are ranked in the top 5% of the industry for training quality and customer satisfaction as reported by an independent, third-party learning and quality assurance company, Knowledge Advisors. Training from New Horizons provides measureable results.
Dennis Rudd: 412-444-2880
Newton Talent
Booth Number: 5
Service Category: Outplacement/Hiring Practices, Recruitment
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Newton Talent provides award winning RPO solutions that are highly-tailored to help companies streamline
recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and improve quality of hire.
Patty Silbert: 412-860-4219
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New York Life Insurance Company
Booth Number: 36
Service Category: Insurance, Retirement/Pre-Retirement Planning
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Hi, we’re New York Life, America’s largest mutual life insurance company. We provide insurance, investment,
and retirement solutions along with expert guidance to help you achieve lifelong financial well-being. For all of
life’s milestones, we’re here for you, your family, and your business.
David Bush: 412- 392-3610
Zeina Saf: 412-608-4884
Northwood Realty Services Booth Number: 63 (Salon 1 & 2) Service Category: Relocation Services *CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Shelley Wood and Jennifer Mance are experienced Realtors®, who specialize in welcoming your new employees to Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. We provide the utmost professionalism, integrity and excellent service that you employees are accustomed to receiving. It would be our privilege to welcome your new employees to Pittsburgh and help them find their dream home. Shelley Wood & Jennifer Mance: 412-367-3200
OraSure Technologies
Booth Number: 56
Service Category: Pre-Employment Testing & Screening
OraSure Technologies manufactures oral fluid devices and other technologies designed to detect or diagnose
critical medical conditions. Its innovative products include rapid tests for HIV and HCV antibodies, influenza
antigens, testing solutions for detecting drugs of abuse, and oral fluid sample collection, stabilization and
preparation products for molecular diagnostic applications.
Kelly Lauer: 610-882-1820
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Paycom
Booth Number: 33
Service Category: HRIS, Recruitment
Paycom’s innovative HR and payroll software provides business with the technology to better manage the
entire employment life cycle. With a robust suite of products drive by a single-database of information and
analytics, Paycom drives employee engagement, streamlines complex HR tasks and helps reduce exposure.
Ashley Scalzott: 412-230-5213 ext 77401
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Paycor, Inc.
Booth Number: 7
Service Category: HRIS
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
People are at the core of Paycor. Serving more than 33,000 small and medium-sized organizations, Paycor is known for delivering amazing client experiences combined with modern and intuitive HR and payroll solutions. Paycor’s personalized support and intelligent technology ensure that key business processes, including timekeeping, reporting, onboarding, and recruiting run smoothly across your business. Paycor is the trusted partner for brokers, bankers and CPAs. Learn how Paycor can advance your business by connecting with us at Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook.
Dane Topich: 412-277-0847
Paytime, Inc.
Booth Number: 11
Service Category: HRIS
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
One thing that has never wavered at Paytime, a national payroll service bureau with almost 30 years in
business, is our commitment to our customers. We continue to be grounded in our core principal of delivering
an outstanding workforce management solution at a competitive cost while providing exceptional customer
service.
Stop by our booth for the chance to win a Eddie Bauer Backpack Cooler, 4 Wine Glasses & 2 Bottles of
Barefoot Bubble Champagne…and, for future use with Wine & Dine Picnics...a Corkscrew and 2 Wine
Bottle Stoppers!!!
Angie Niswonger: 717-610-0663
PBGH
Booth Number: 65 (Salon 4)
Service Category: Health & Wellness, Insurance
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health is singularly focused on health care solutions for employers, which
include a nationally renowned prescription drug program, a leading data initiative for health plan evaluation,
and a comprehensive portfolio of health plan/benefits options with guaranteed performance savings.
THINK PBGH FIRST! www.pbghpa.com
Penn State World Campus
Booth Number: 4
Service Category: Education
Penn State World Campus backed by over a century of distance education and 15+ years of outstanding online instruction, offers more than 125 programs, awarding degrees and transcripts identical to those earned by on-campus students. Our mission is to ensure access to qualify academic experience, anywhere, anytime.
Stephanie Demaro: 814-865-7600
Sandler Training / The Leadership Quest
Booth Number: 37
Service Category: Career Development, Consultants & Trainers, Executive Coaching
We are a salesforce and leadership development company with core competencies in sales, sales
management, leadership, customer service, and communications training and assessments.
Len Petrancosta: 412-928-9933
Pennsylvania Treasury Department- PA 529 College Savings Program
Booth Number: 43
Service Category: Conference, Seminars, & Educational Programs, Education, Financial Services
The Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program is a non-cost, voluntary benefit administered by the
Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Learn how your company can develop a plan to implement this benefit,
build a tailored communication plan, schedule workplace events, and receive additional support. Please visit
PA529.com for a free webinar to learn more.
Kelly Davis: 717-783-5893
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Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA)
Registration Area
Service Category: Education
The Pittsburgh Human Resource Association was founded at the turn of the twentieth century as a chapter of the National Association of Corporate Schools (NACS), which promoted vocational education in the industry. As the chapter expanded in scope, the name changed to the National Personnel Association in 1922. Continuing its transition, the name later changed again to the American Management Association. Subsequently, the Pittsburgh chapter broke away from the national group and formed the Pittsburgh Personnel Association. The association operated for many years under this name until, reflecting the advancement of the profession. In 1998 the organization became known as the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association.
PHRA is governed by a Board of Directors and the operations are handled by Elizabeth Lamping the Executive Director and Deven Snyder the Director of Marketing and Member Services. In its 102nd year, PHRA is consistently among the nation’s top 25 human resources professional associations. With 1100 members, PHRA is the largest human resources management association in Western Pennsylvania providing “best-in-class” professional development, certification, re-certification and other educational programs.
PHRA’s programs equip the human resource professional to bring value to a company’s organizational strategy, maintaining a vibrant workforce that builds the region’s economy.
Liz Lamping, Deven Snyder & Katherine Miller: 412-261-5537
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Monster Booth Number: 28 Service Category: Advertising Specialties, Promotional Products, Communication Services *CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Monster offer hundreds of customized recruitment solutions for your unique
business. A dedicated recruitment specialist will work with you to develop a strategic marketing plan to
maximize and expand your current recruiting efforts. Take advantage of the Top Workplaces program offering
companies a FREE employee survey, be named a Top Workplace and receive recognition all year long and
gain access to exclusive Post-Gazette offers.
Deb Hansen: 412-263-1655
Quad K Holdings, Inc. (Leasing and HR services Group, LLC./ ES Interims/ Houk Consulting, LLC)
Booth Number: 34
Service Category: Consultants and Trainers, Outplacement/ Hiring Services
ESI - HOUK IT - LHRG
(ESI) Executive Smarts Interim's and Executive Staffing/ Houk IT Consulting and the Leasing & HR services Group(LHRG) is an affiliated group of companies that is your one stop shop to work together to support Transformations and Transitional Administrative Services allowing small to mid-sized companies and startups to have the expertise and support pieces as your own Administrative Support Departments only paying for what you need not the entire department. Our group of companies provides the pieces for scale-able expertise that allows us to provide IT/ HR/ Payroll/ Accounting/ Executive Interim's and Staffing as needed to support your growth and transitions at all stages of business with just one call.
Timothy Kelly: 724-382-7691
Robert Morris University
Booth Number: 38
Service Category: Education
Robert Morris University offers over twenty graduate, seven doctorate, and online certificates in business and
leadership. Most programs can be completed fully online. RMU also offers an online MS in Human Resource
Management, which is aligned with both SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, and is accredited
by AACSB. PHRA members are eligible to receive a 15% tuition discount for many graduate degrees and post
baccalaureate certificates. If you are an employer, and wish to establish a tuition discount for your employees
contact the RMU Office of Graduate Admissions 412-397-5200.
Ross Staffing
Booth Number: 10
Service Category: Recruitment
We are a Pittsburgh-based boutique recruiting firm that provides national-level search services to companies in
need of specialized talent. We offer expertise in identifying professionals within engineering, healthcare, and
business disciplines. We prefer to work directly with HR departments and will adapt our vetting process in
accordance to your ideals. Since 2008, 81% of our growth has been generated by repeat business & referrals.
We are looking for long-term partnerships in anticipation for your recruiting challenges in years to come.
Jamie Ross: 724-941-0023
Sandler Training / The Leadership Quest Booth Number: 37
Service Category: Career Development, Consultants & Trainers, Executive Coaching
We are a salesforce and leadership development company with core competencies in sales, sales
management, leadership, customer service, and communications training and assessments.
Len Petrancosta: 412-928-9933
Trib Total Media Booth: 53 & 54 Service: Advertising Specialties, Promotional Products, Communications, Communication Services
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
Trib Total Media delivers news, information and advertising to portions of Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Butler counties in Southwestern Pennsylvania. By offering a multimedia suite of products and services including daily and weekly newspapers, and weekly shoppers along with digital services, commercial printing, direct mail, promotional products and media planning, we are the single source solution for all of your advertising needs. And, through our partnership with Monster, we also have a variety of recruitment solutions to help you find the right candidate.
Lindsay Berdell Bock: 412-320-7872
Sentric, Inc.
Booth Number: 21
Service Category: HRIS *CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
SentricWorkforce is an all-in-one HR software that’s powerful enough to meet the needs of a busy organization, but intuitive enough to get used every day. Our web-based product offer a range of functionality, including core HR, ESS / MSS, performance, training, time and labor management, payroll, recruiting, benefits administration, workflows, onboarding, and reporting. It can be accessed wherever you have an internet connection or on-the-go through our mobile app.
Mike Petrasek: 412-253-1349
SHRM
Booth Number: 18
Service Category: HR Resources
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest professional association devoted
to human resource management. Our mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most
current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR’s essential, strategic
role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries, and
has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States, as well as offices in China and India.
Staffmark Booth Number: 42 Service Category: Recruitment, Temporary Services
Staffmark is a national staffing provider who helps organizations solve their hiring challenges through strategic partnerships. Our solutions include temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, on-site, national account, cost-per-unit and many other customized programs. We support administrative, call center, light industrial, accounting, finance, legal, IT, engineering and many other operations. Robert Edwards: 412-391-2044
SurgePoint HR Direct, LLC Booth Number: 16 Service Category: Recruitment
SurgePoint HR Direct is a direct hire Human Resource recruitment firm in the Pittsburgh Area. We provide
personalized search services for mid to executive level HR professionals. Leverage our 10+ years of industry
experience, market knowledge and extensive network for your recruiting needs.
Lynn Athey: 724-845-5457
TJS Insurance Group
Booth Number: 57
Service Category: Insurance
For over 90 years, TJS Insurance Group has provided individuals, families and businesses with high quality
insurance built for their specific needs. Since partnering with AssuredPartners in 2016, we are now the 13th
largest broker in the United States, yet we are able to provide the value-added, personalized service that we
have always been able to give our clients on a local level. Through our tools such as population health
management and data analysis, we work with our clients to create a strategy by providing personalized service
to help execute your vision
Tom Finneran: 412-395-4035
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United Concordia Dental
Booth Number: 64 (Salon 3)
Service Category: Dental Care, Insurance
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
United Concordia Dental is a dental solutions company focused on delivering better overall wellness.
Licensed in all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico, the company delivers high-quality, cost-effective
dental programs to more than 8.8 million group and individual members with more than 355,000
access points nationwide. For more information about United Concordia,
visit www.UnitedConcordia.com.
Stop by our booth for a chance to win a WaterPik Waterflosser.
Adrienne G. Gossert: 717-260-7145
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Vision Benefits of America
Booth Number: 22
Service Category: Vision Care, Insurance
*CONFERENCE SPONSOR*
For over 50 years, VBA has been providing diverse and cost-effective vision benefits to our members. We are using that heritage as a springboard for moving forward, continually improving and expanding our portfolio of products and services. In fact, we recently began offering dental benefits.* *VBA dental plans are administered and underwritten by TruAssure Insurance Company. TruAssure dental plans are offered in association with DenteMax dental networks. Stop by our booth for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Sewickley Spa!!!
Matthew Cuomo: 412-881-4900 ext. 204
Weleski Transfer Booth Number: 52 Service Category: Relocation
We are a professional local and long distance moving and storage company with an emphasis on corporate relocation and office moving. Lauren Weleski-Swigwart: 724-309-5854
The Wellness Champions Booth Number: 48 Service Category: Health & Wellness
We are a professional group of health experts who ingeniously maximize wellness into the workplace. Each doctor completed higher training and had received and maintained exemplary evaluations in the field. Our speakers and doctors must complete meticulous wellness training and communication courses before being invited into our association. Cara Thomas: 412-269-0444
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Western Pennsylvania Career Services Association (WestPACS) Booth Number: 62 Service Category: Recruitment, Diversity
The Western Pennsylvania Career Services Association (WestPACS), is an independent, non-profit consortium of 47 colleges and universities that sponsors two premier annual Collegiate Job & Internship Fairs for college students, graduates, and mid-career professionals. We anticipate 170-190 employers and 1000-1300 candidates at each fair, currently held at the Monroeville Convention Center. Jennifer Holbert: 412-578-8725