Florida Keys SHRM

Welcome to Florida Keys SHRM

We are the Florida Keys Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (also known as Florida Keys SHRM, or, simply, FLKSHRM).  We are an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), a national, professional organization.

Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources.   We welcome your use of this site as a resource and encourage you to check back frequently for updated information. We also encourage your involvement and suggestions about all our activities, on the web and off.

Join us for our upcoming Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

RSVP:https://admin-flkeysshrm.shrm.org/forms/rsvp-9102025

Military Ethics in Civilian Leadership

Dr. James “Jimmy” Crooks

VP, Strategic Partnerships

Sept 10, 2025

11:30 am – Networking

11:45 am – Lunch – Chapter News

12:00 pm – Program

Harvey Government Building 

1200 Truman Ave., 2nd floor

Key West, FL 33040

To RSVP - Click Here

Deadline to RSVP: Sept 8, 2025

Free for FLKSHRM members, $25 for non-members

HRCI & SHRM PDC 1.00 hrs

Program Description:

This program is not only a unique opportunity to gain insights from a leader who has successfully bridged the gap between military and civilian leadership but also a chance to understand the profound impact of ethical leadership in various sectors.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding the core ethical principles of military service and their relevance in civilian leadership.

2. Strategies for applying military discipline and accountability in the corporate environment.

3. Insights into fostering ethical cultures and decision-making in civilian organizations.

4. Learning how to leverage military leadership skills to enhance team performance and business outcomes.

5. Exploring the challenges and opportunities in translating military values to civilian leadership contexts.

Speaker:

Dr. James ‘Jimmy’ Crook, DBA, PHR, Lt. Col., USA Retired

Jimmy is a human resources professional who served in the Army on active duty for over 25 years. After a successful transition from the military, he now works for Spectra Management, specializing in international, remote talent placement within US-based businesses, and serves as the Vice President for Strategic Partnerships.

Jimmy is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the Florida Institute of Technology, Bisk School of Business, where he studied the employment transition of combat Veterans and their enhanced levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs). His published dissertation can be found at https://repository.fit.edu/etd/746/. Connect with him on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/james-crook-phr and follow his work on Veteran employment transition. 

Jimmy served multiple overseas and stateside assignments with the majority of his military career spent at Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) North Carolina, home of the airborne and special operations forces. He has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times in support of the Global War on Terrorism. His experience derives from three unique pillars of the Department of Defense, Congress, and higher education. His most notable assignments were Legislative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, Defense Fellow to a Member of Congress, Human Resources Manager in the 82d Airborne Division, Aide de Camp for a General Officer in NATO, Professor of Military Science at a civilian university, and Director of Human Resources within the Army’s most elite special operations unit. 

Jimmy and his family have planted roots in Florida, where he is a lifetime member of the local VFW, a member of the Space Coast MOAA chapter, and a Board Member of the Space Coast Human Resources Association. He is a youth mentor and an active member of the community. 

                                       Florida Keys Chapter, SHRM

https://flkeysshrm.shrm.org/

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