Monroe introduces new Human Resources Director - KNOE 8 News; KNOE-TV; KNOE.com |

MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Gail Ryan joined the city as Human Resources Director about a week ago, and is being formally introduced to the public.

Mayor Jamie Mayo says, "We are excited to welcome Gail Ryan to our team as Director of Human Resources. Gail brings a wealth of experience in the HR field. We look forward to her introducing initiatives that will enhance our overall work environment, personnel training, and customer service."

On her new appointment, Ryan said, "I am delighted to be joining the City of Monroe as its Director of Human Resources. I look forward to working with the incredible group of dedicated men and women who admirably serve the residents of Monroe, and our visitors in so many different ways."

Gail Ryan, SPHR, has over 30 years of executive level and human resources work experience in diverse organizations. She has established human resources departments in four companies. As an example, Monroe Muffler/Brake, Inc. was a family owned business with over 600 employees, and stores in four states when she was hired to start the HR department. The company grew in eight years, to 1,100 employees in 12 states and became publicly held. In addition, Ryan has created management training and staff development programs and taught the Society for Human Resource Management Learning Systems certification program.