“The excellent leadership and vision of Ron Pilenzo helped make SHRM a beacon for HR professionals to use in navigating their careers for many, many years," said Henry "Hank" Jackson, SHRM's president and CEO, in a written statement. "Under his tenure as president and chief operating officer, both the HR profession and SHRM experienced a tremendous amount of change and growth. His substantial contributions to both the HR profession and SHRM — first as a longtime member and volunteer and then as president — have earned him our deepest respect and gratitude. It is our goal to continue his efforts.”