Katie Shugars

Katie Shugars, SHRM-CP, currently serves as a Staff Development Specialist at WLR Automotive Group, Inc. since April 2025 and is also the owner of Leading Shepherds, a coaching and consulting business launched in June 2024. Prior experience includes working as an HR Coordinator/Recruiter at Sheppard Pratt, where responsibilities encompassed talent acquisition and developing HR processes, and as a Human Resources Assistant at mPower, Inc., focusing on the full lifecycle of recruiting and onboarding. Early career roles include legal administrative positions at the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office and with private attorneys, along with an internship in victim services. Educational qualifications encompass a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Mount St. Mary's University and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Frederick Community College, along with ongoing studies at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.