Chris Davis, MBA, SHRM-CP serves as the Chief People Officer. He is responsible for providing strategic guidance and leadership for all aspects of the HR function. Chris is also tasked with establishing the future vision and direction for the full complement of core human capital programs, policies, and service. This includes providing leadership and direction in the development of HR policies that promote maximum effectiveness for over 1,000 employees supporting the Migrant Head Start’s mission. He has a dedicated team of HR professionals that manage the employee life cycle and employee benefits, compliance protocols, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training.
Chris brings a wealth of leadership and knowledge to the organization through his role. He most recently served as the Employee Engagement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager for Central Regional Hospital in Butner, NC for 1,800 employees. Chris was also the Human Resources Manager for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC. He is a retired Air Force veteran, having served his country for almost 23 years on active duty. He holds a Master of Business Administration, concentrated in Human Resources, from Columbia Southern University. Chris also has a Human Resources Certified Professional credential through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP). His dedication to our mission and his devotion to providing the best employee experience ensures that we continue to provide invaluable support to the communities we serve.
