Donald Smith appointed interim chief human resources officer
November 11, 2011
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/.