Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Panel: Meeting the Strategic Needs of the C-Suite through Organization Development
Ever wonder how to make sure the C-Suite understands the value of OD? Join us June 26, 2025 from 8:00 am - 9:30 am Central time at The Heights Community Center to hear how three local CHROs see organization development as an important factor in meeting the strategic needs of the C-Suite.
In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of executive expectations and learn how to align OD initiatives with the overarching goals of top leadership. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, we will uncover key strategies to demonstrate the tangible value of OD, enhance organizational performance, and drive sustainable growth.
About the Panel
Diana Bentz is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Bi-State Development Agency. She joined Bi-State in 2017 as VP, Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management and was recently promoted to her current role providing strategic direction for all HR functions in the agency. Diana has spent more than 30 years in the people space across multiple disciplines including culture and change, DEI, employee relations, HR strategy, leadership development, organizational development, performance management, talent acquisition, and total rewards. Diana has served on several community committees including FOCUS St. Louis, United Way of Greater St. Louis Allocations Committee, and Washington University Olin Partners Program.
Angie Schaefer, Corporate Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Safety National, has spent the last 14 years as an HR leader building organizational success through using her skills in employee engagement, DE&I, organizational culture, operational strategy and more. Prior experience include HR leadership roles at Thompson Coburn, LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker and Gale, P.C. She is an active volunteer of several St. Louis organizations, serving as a board member or trustee for the St. Louis Zoo Association, Japan America Society of St. Louis, and the Endangered Wolf Center. Prior to that she was president of SHRM of Greater St. Louis and State Director of the Missouri State Council of SHRM.
John Beatty recently retired as Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at BJC Healthcare and continues to use his skills and experience to advise Tandem Workforce leadership on the needs of healthcare organizations in the areas of recruitment, employee development, retention and diversity strategies. Past experience includes executive leadership roles in HR operations and administration, as well as training management, teaching and serving aboard the USS Oklahoma City for the US Navy. He has served as a board member for College Bound St. Louis, Doorways Interfaith Aids Housing and Services, and LaunchCode, and is currently a board member for Euclid South Community Improvement.
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We look forward to seeing you at this in-person only event.
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