History

1992

The name was changed to Roanoke Valley Society for Human Resource Management in October 1992 in order to reflect the broader direction that the field of human resource management has taken.

1953

The Personnel Association of Roanoke was formed in September 1953. A subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce organized this association for the purpose of fostering better employer-employee relations. Credit for the idea of the Personnel Association of Roanoke goes to Mr. John D. Schumacher.