Happy September. I
am still trying to wrap my head around where this summer went. Time just keeps flying by faster and
faster. To that note, ProRecruiters just
passed its 10.5 year mark. I am often
times in awe of how an idea that stemmed from a dinner conversation between
Brett and I resulted in a small business being created that now employs 8
full-time people and has put over 5000 people to work since inception!
The 10 years have been an amazing journey. There have been lots of highs and some
lows. When you start a company, it often
means limited resources which means you have to wear multiple hats. I can vividly remember my role of
receptionist, recruiter, business development professional, payroll specialist
and account manager all wrapped into one day!
As the business grew, I could hire and slowly relinquish roles and
responsibilities to people that compliment my weaknesses.
One of my biggest weaknesses has been developing
people. I am great at driving the
business and being the visionary but when it comes to building the team and
fostering a learning culture with the house that was built, well let’s just say
that was not my forte. My style was
more, this is what needs to happen and then I was off making it happen leaving
everyone else behind me trying to keep up.
It takes humility as a leader to accept that you are not good at
everything but that insight is vital for a business to continue to grow. That is why I am thrilled to announce
bringing on Larry Cheatham to serve as President. As President he will bring a wealth of
knowledge in executive leadership and Human Resources capability to develop the
team at ProRecruiters. Hiring Larry will
give the team the development leader while allowing me to focus on the big
picture and growing and expanding services.
Cheatham just finished his tenure as Vice President of
Employee Services of local 700-employee construction company, Flintco, LLC. A twelve-year veteran of Flintco, Larry was
responsible for leadership and development of all aspects in Human Resources:
EEO/AA compliance, Ethics, Compensation, Talent Management, Succession Planning
and Flintco’s 401k and Welfare Benefits. During the last 18 months of his
tenure at Flintco the Company recruited, screened and filled over 100 professional
positions.
His 40-year career, to date, encompasses the aerospace
and construction industries plus serving on the boards of non-profit
organizations. Cheatham has led Payroll, Operations, Safety, Marketing and
Equipment departments in addition to Human Resources. While with Wichita, Kansas-based Eby
Construction Company, he initiated Project-based partnering that resulted in
the Eby Company winning six national Marvin Black Partnering Excellence Awards from
the Associated General Contractors of America.
Cheatham has a Bachelor's degree from Harding University
and a Master of Science in Public Administration from the University of
Missouri College of Business. He holds the SHRM Senior Certified Professional
(SCP) certification plus the HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
certification. He is a member of Leadership Tulsa - Class 51, a member and
former President of the TulsaHRC organization and an active member of his
church.
Sometimes as managers and business owners you need to hire
people who are smarter than you and who can help fill in the deficits we all
have as humans. I would encourage you
all to think about what you love and what you are good at and be courageous to
hire people that can help you! They say
it takes a village to raise a family, well I think it takes a village of great
people around you to grow a company. Call
us when you are ready to grow, we will be ready for you!
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