Donald Smith appointed interim chief human resources officer

November 11, 2011

Marmian Grimes

To:     UA Employees

From:   Pat Gamble, President

Date:    November 11, 2011

I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Donald Smith as Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, to take effect upon Beth Behner’s departure. As you know, Beth recently announced her resignation so she could pursue some personal interests and spend more time with family members in the Lower 48.

Donald is currently executive director of Labor and Employee Relations. He’ll continue to do that job as well as assuming the duties and responsibilities of the CHRO. We intend to conduct a search for a permanent replacement for the CHRO position.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Beth for her dedicated service to the university these past 10-plus years. Many people throughout the university appreciate Beth’s solid character, professionalism and hard work. Good luck to Beth in her future journeys, and welcome Donald as he serves Human Resources in this new interim role.

For more information contact statewide Human Resources at 450-8200 or visit www.alaska.edu/hr/.