Transforming Military Expertise into Public Sector Success
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/20/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Please join us on Thursday, November 20th at 1 PM ET for an engaging dialogue on Veterans in Public Sector HR. This webinar will be the sixth in PSHRA’s exciting series called Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series 2025.
Our panel of thought leaders from our Veteran’s Committee will share insight into the unique challenges and opportunities veterans face in the workplace. Plus, you will discover actionable strategies to support their leadership journeys.
Dialogue and Perspectives Webinar Series 2025—a powerful initiative designed to amplify voices in public sector HR. This series will feature expert discussions, real-world insights, and actionable strategies to foster openness and leadership in our field.
Key Takeaways:
- How public sector HR can recruit and retain veteran talent.
- Breaking barriers: Helping veterans transition into leadership roles.
- Building pathways for success through mentorship and resources.
Moderator: Laurie Barr, PSHRA-SCP, PSHRA-CP, Director, Town of Eastham, MA
Panelist:
- Denae Greenly, MSOL, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, City of DeSoto, TX
- David Morgan, MSHRM, PSHRA-SCP, NCPM, Human Resource Professional, Organizational Developer, Certified Mediator, Oklahoma City, OK
- Gerald Westry, MPA, Chief, Human Capital Services and Safety, City of Richmond-DPU, VA
PSHRA® Webinars are a member benefit. Available to non-members for a nominal fee.
Making public sector work better®.
Laurie Barr, PSHRA-SCP, PSHRA-CP
Director
Town of Eastham, MA
Laurie Barr serves as the Director of human resources for the Town of Eastham, Mass. Since joining in June 2021, she has been responsible for managing all facets of human resources, with a particular passion for employee engagement. Laurie feels fortunate to work for a town that values its employees and supports initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.
Prior to her current role, Laurie worked for the Town of Dennis from 2012 to 2021, where she was the benefits administrator and human resources administrative assistant. Her career in HR has been defined by her dedication to creating supportive environments for public service employees.
Denae Greenly
Director of Human Resources
City of DeSoto, TX
David N. Morgan
Director of HR & Open Records
Office of the OK State Treasurer
Gerald Westry
Chief, Human Capital Services
City of Richmond-DPU, VA
Gerald (Wes) Westry is a seasoned human resources leader with more than two decades of experience supporting organizational growth and transformation across the public sector, utilities, defense, and healthcare industries. He is dedicated to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. As Chief of Human Capital Services for the City of Richmond’s Department of Public Utilities, Gerald helps guide strategic initiatives in workforce planning, policy, safety, and people operations that strengthen the utility’s mission to serve the community with excellence. His career includes leadership roles with Booz Allen Hamilton, the Defense Contract Management Agency, and the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, along with honorable service in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. A graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, he holds dual master’s degrees from Troy University and several professional certifications, and continues to champion collaboration, integrity, and inclusion in every aspect of his work.
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