PRESIDENT: Deb Kirkeide
Compensation Consultant
Avnet, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
deb.kirkeide@avnet.com

Deb is a Compensation Consultant at Avnet, Inc. Avnet is one of the world's largest global distributors of electronic parts, enterprise computing and storage products, and embedded subsystems.  Deb has a B.S. degree from North Dakota State University and a M.S. from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Deb has a great deal of experience as a compensation and benefits professional, working in a variety of industries.

CO-VICE PRESIDENT: Mike Sims
Director of Human Resources
Orbital Sciences Corp.
Chandler, AZ
sims.mike@orbital.com

Mike is Director of Human Resources for the Launch Systems Group of Orbital Sciences. Orbital employs 1200 people in Arizona and Califonia. Mike has a B.S. in Sociology from West Virgina University and a Master of Science in Industrial Relations from Marshall University. Prior to joining Orbital, Mike had experience in semi-condustor, chemical manufacturing, health care and mining.

CO-VICE PRESIDENT/MEMBERSHIP: Marcie Franklin
Director of Human Resources
Nammo Talley, Inc.
Mesa, AZ
mfranklin@nammotalley.com

Marcie oversees the Human Resource function for locations in Arizona, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Utah.  She earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Masters in Organizaitonal Management from the University of Phoenix.  Marcie is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

SECRETARY & TREASURER: Linda Speer
Human Resources Manager
The Knox Company
Phoenix, AZ
lspeer@knoxbox.com

Linda is the Human Resources Manager at The Knox Company, a small manufacturing company in North Phoenx. Prior to joining Knox, Linda had 20+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist with various high tech manufacturing companies. Linda holds a Bachelors Degree in Business and a Masters in Human Resource Management.  Linda has been associated with the AICA group since the inception of the organization and has held positions as President andVice-President over the years.