Click Here To Listen Nashville Business 100 Leading African Americans Justin Harris
Justin L Harris is a certified Human Resources Professional, Practitioner, Writer/Blogger (www.UnlikelyHRGuy.com, www.PerformanceICreate.com), specializing in Management Development and Organizational Behavior. For well over 15 years he has inspired and led managers in broadcasting, higher education, banking, and in the retail industry. He prides himself on being an “Unlikely HR Guy”, using a practical, consultative approach to educate on engagement, performance, inclusion, compliance and communication.
Justin currently serves as the HR Director and Business Partner for the Nashville and Knoxville properties of the E.W. Scripps Company, which includes Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 Network. Prior to advising members of the local media, Justin was the Director of Human Resources at Nashville State Community College, Assistant Director of The Office of Equity and Inclusion at Tennessee State University, and Human Resources Generalist and Benefits Specialist at Tennessee State University.
In addition to educating business leaders and developing employees, Justin is the Owner and Creative Director for CigaHr.com (www.CigaHr.com), a website created for the casual and experienced cigar aficionado. Inspired by his thirst for knowledge and his relationships in the cigar industry, Justin is a fresh voice for those who enjoy unbiased, relevant and educational cigar and lifestyle content. He aims to bring people from all walks of life together one cigar at a time.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Public Relations
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources
Strayer University
Certifications
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources Certification Institute
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certified Professional
Certified Consumer Tobacconist (CCT), Tobacconist University
Professional Organizations
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resources Management (MTSHRM)
College and University Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR); Tennessee State Chair and Southern Regional Board Member.
Human Resources Publications
Blog: www.Equals6.com
Whitepaper: The Development Scale: Leading the Right Shift to Self and Organizational Development
Blog: www.UnlikelyHRGuy.com
Blog: www.PerformanceICreate.com
Cigar Publications
Blog: www.CigaHr.com
The Cigar Room, TN Craft Beer Magazine
Blog: Contributor, The Montecristo Social Club
A native of Memphis, TN, Justin Harris is the husband to Adriane Bond Harris, father to two phenomenal children (Jonathan and London), and member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
