HR Official

Dave  Ryan is the Director Of Human Resources for Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc.  Dave has been in H.R. at Mel-O-Cream since 1991. Prior to moving into H.R., Dave was in-charge of warehousing and distribution for Mel-O-Cream. While working on his undergraduate degree (1986) at U.I.S. Dave worked at both the U.I.S. television and radio stations.

Dave has served as a board member and officer on numerous not for profit boards such as the Employer’s Association (1999-2003), Lincoln Land High School Hockey League (2000-2010),  Central Illinois Chapter of S.H.R.M (2005- Current), American Red Cross – Illinois Capital Area Chapter (2010 – Current) and the Illinois State Council of SHRM.

In 2002, Dave received the Pluto Award from the Peoria area O.S.H.A. office for his efforts to improve employee safety. Dave received his S.P.H.R. certification in January of 2007 and has been a member of SHRM since the early 1990s. Dave also received the H.R. Professional of the Year award from the CIC-SHRM Chapter for his volunteer efforts. Dave is a frequent speaker at the local colleges on Human Resource and Health and Safety matters.  He is also passionate about and speaks on social media in the workplace.

Dave is married to his wife Sheila, of 31years.  They have two sons Kevin at Southern Illinois University- Carbondale and Danny a recent graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology, in Rolla, MO.  Dave is a certified level 3 U.S.A. Ice Hockey Official and referees hockey games at all levels in the Central Illinois area.  In his free time, Dave also enjoys golf, computers and all gadgets electronic.

In October of 2010 Dave launched a new blog site called H.R. Official, making light of both of his passions of hockey and human resources.

Dave is regular  blogger and the administrator for the Illinois State Council of SHRM Blog site.

And you can find Dave on LinkedIn or on Twitter as @DaveTheHRCzar.