Sherry Johnson, SHRM-SCP

Sherry Johnson, MBA, SHRM-SCP, CAE is Field Services Director for SHRM, based in LaRue, Texas.  She supports the states of California, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.  Sherry serves as SHRM’s staff liaison to the HR Certification Core Leadership Area; and, she is a member of the SHRM Speaker’s Bureau.

Sherry has worked in the HR profession for over 20+ years with industry experience in not-for-profit community organizations, public education, and entrepreneurial experience as owner of a small business.  Prior to joining SHRM as a staff member, in 2009, she served as president for her local SHRM affiliated chapter and she held a seat on the Texas SHRM State Council.

Sherry is an active community volunteer.  She has served on her local district school board of trustees; she participated on a legislative advocacy group, working with state legislators to address educational issues affecting public school districts in Texas; and, for several years she served as the volunteer coordinator for the regional Special Olympics track meet. 

Sherry currently serves on the Advisory Boards for the Concordia University-Austin Human Resource Management Degree Program and the South University-Austin School of Business. 

Sherry holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tarleton State University. She received her Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resources; and, she earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the ASAE Certified Association Executive Commission.  She is a graduate of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Leadership Program, earning Master Trustee designation.