Donna Bess Sphr

Donna Bess, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience spanning over four decades. Donna began their career in 1986 as an HR Business Partner at BMO Harris Bank, where they focused on employee relations, recruiting, and employee development. Throughout their tenure, they gained expertise in various business lines, including wealth management, commercial lending, and retail banking.

In 2012, Donna joined the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra as the Director of HR, where they played a hands-on role in developing and delivering strategic HR functions. Donna managed various aspects of HR, including recruiting, employee engagement, labor relations, and HR compliance. Donna also provided valuable HR guidance and partnership to management, musicians (both union and non-union), stagehands, and front-of-house staff.

In 2019, Donna transitioned to work at Cass Information Systems as the Corporate Director of Human Resources, and later at Cass Commercial Bank in the same role. Their responsibilities in these positions are not specified in the provided information.

Overall, Donna Bess has a strong background in HR leadership and strategic HR functions, with experience in diverse industries such as banking and the nonprofit sector.

Donna Bess, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources from Webster University. In addition to their degree, they have obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in May 2010 and the SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional) certification from SHRM in October 2015.