SPCA Tampa Bay
Howard Qualls has over a decade of experience in various human resources roles. Howard most recently served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at SPCA Tampa Bay starting in November 2021. Prior to that, they were the Director of Human Resources, Training, and Safety at SteriPack Contract Manufacturing from August 2020 to November 2021. Howard also held the positions of Director of Training and Compliance and Director of Human Resources at IMA Medical Group from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, they worked as an Associate Relations - Distribution & Manufacturing at Publix Super Markets from 2014 to 2016, and as a Regional HR Business Partner and Plant HR Manager at Dart Container from 2010 to 2014. Howard also served as the HR and Safety Director at Constar International from July 2010 to January 2011, and as a Human Resources Operations Manager at Summit Medical Group from 2008 to 2010.
Howard Qualls has a Master's degree in Organizational Training and Education from Tusculum University. Howard also holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an Associate's degree in Real Estate from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. In addition, they have obtained certifications such as the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM in January 2015 and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from HRCI in April 2014.
SPCA Tampa Bay
SPCA Tampa Bay is a For-All animal shelter and public veterinary center in Pinellas County. Our shelter in Largo cares for more than 8,000 animals annually that have been surrendered by their owners, along with injured wildlife. We are the best organization to adopt a dog in Tampa Bay... and adopt a cat or critter too. SPCA Tampa Bay cares for dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotic animals, and livestock like goats and pigs. Animals receive immunizations, medical care, enrichment, and loving care while they live at our shelter. Our adoptions volunteers work to match families with animals that are a good fit with the family’s home, lifestyle and personalities. There is no time limit for an animal’s stay at our shelter, and every animal receives compassionate care, regardless of its breed or size. Our Vision: Create a community where every animal matters. Our Mission: Through passionate collaboration with our community, we transform the lives of animals. SPCA Tampa Bay is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit locally governed by a volunteer board of directors. Like most U.S. animal shelters, we rely entirely on our program revenue and fundraising to sustain our operations, provide care for animals and serve the community. Despite a similar name, we are not affiliated with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) or Humane Society of the U.S.