Board of Directors

  Name:  Laura Hill

  Board Position: President of San Antonio Compensation Association (SACA)
  Company/Title: BioBridge Global 
  Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

Bio:   Laura is the current sitting President for SACA for the term of 2020-2022.  Laura has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from UTSA and has been working in Human Resources for over 4 years.  Currently, Laura is the Senior Compensation Analyst at BioBridge Global.  Previously having worked in general HR functions with BioBridge Global and an HR internship with Accenture.  Laura is actively working toward the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification. Laura is also actively serving as a Board Member for the Texas Total Rewards Association as Co-Chair VP of Communications for the 2020 TTRA Conference to be held in Houston. 

   Name:  Claudia Arellano, SPHR
   Board Position: Vice President Finance/Treasurer
   Company/Title: Security Service Federal Credit Union 
    Job Title: Compensation Analyst

Bio:   Claudia's career in HR career began in 2006 with Dr Pepper Snapple Group (now Dr Pepper Keurig), followed by an opportunity at Witte Museum as an HR Coordinator and HR Manager.  Currently, Claudia is a Compensation Analyst at Security Service Federal Credit Union, one the largest credit unions in the country. Claudia has heavily involved with the San Antonio Human Resources Management Association, where she has served as a member of the Executive Board, as the Treasurer for a 2 year term. She earned a Bachelor’s in Business Management (UT Arlington) and a Bachelor’s of Art in Sociology (UT Austin).  Claudia has also earned her SHRM CP and SHPR certifications. Claudia is also actively serving as a Board Member for the Texas Total Rewards Association as Co-Chair VP of Communications for the 2020 TTRA Conference to be held in Houston. 

  Name:  Javier Lujan, SHRM-CP
  Board Position: Vice President Communications
  Company/Title: Security Service Federal Credit Union
  Job Title: Social Media & Talent Acquisition Strategist 

Bio:   Javier is a graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word where he earned his B.A. in Human Resources. He has been in the financial services industry since 2006 and has held various roles in retail branch management and human resources. Currently, Javier is a Social Media & Talent Acquisition Strategist at Security Service Federal Credit Union--one of the largest credit unions in the country. In his role, Javier is responsible for the overall employer brand and social media strategy & initiatives for the credit union. Javier is a fanatic of all things HR including talent acquisition, technology, HR disruption, and compensation. 

Name:  Heather Harrison, PHR, SHRM-CP
  Board Position: Vice President Special Programs
  Company/Title: Petco
  Job Title: Senior Compensation Analyst

Bio:   Heather Harrison is currently a Senior Compensation Analyst at Petco.  She brings 12 years of human resources experience, including 10 years in a compensation consultant capacity with experience from a variety of industries including retail/logistics /oil and gas with Petco, CST Brands, Inc. and NuStar Energy; medical technology with KCI and Becton Dickenson; and health science education and research with the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Heather is well versed in compensation methodologies and administering global compensation programs. Additionally, Heather graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a BBA in Human Resource Management and has held the professional designation of Professional in Human Resources (PHR) for the last 7 years,  is also a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and actively working toward the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.

   Name: Dr. Fran Luis Knight, MBA, SPHR, SHRM (SCP), CCP
   Board Position: Vice President Programs
   Company: BD
   Job Title: Senior HR Leader

Bio:   Dr.  Fran Luis Knight has over 25 years of human resources experience and is currently a leader at Becton Dickinson (BD).  She has experience in various industries ranging from manufacturing, financial, retail, restaurant, telecommunications, healthcare, to academic.  Fran joined AT&T in 1998 and was engaged in seven significant mergers and acquisitions. This meant providing cutting-edge human resources strategies for business success and transformation.  After her career with AT&T she transitioned to the healthcare and academic industry where she was responsible to design and implement progressive human resources strategies.  During her career in healthcare, she has been involved in major HR transformations in alignment with the critical direction of healthcare.  Dr. Luis Knight participates in community events such as the National Kidney Foundation, JDRF, and San Antonio Food Bank.  Dr. Luis Knight’s hobbies and interests include spending time with family, hiking, running, and traveling.

   Name: Jessica Turner
   Board Position: Vice President Governing Affairs & Secretary
   Company: Mercer
   Job Title: Senior Associate

Bio:   Coming soon

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