HOLLY CULHANE, SPHR, President, identified the need for human resource and organizational assistance for small- and medium-sized business­es and formed Profes­sional Administra­tive Systems in 1987. Now known as P•A•S Associates, this firm combines specialists in the fields of human resources, labor and employment law, affirma­tive action, and substance abuse policies and education, providing an unsurpassed Human Resource Center. Ms. Culhane publishes a bi-monthly update, "Employer Essentials" and produced "Employment Essen­tials", a radio program which aired for two years on KERNTALK 1410AM assisting Kern County employers in various areas of human resource management.

Ms. Culhane's professional and community involvements currently include the Rotary Club of Bakersfield, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, International Christian Ministries, Kern County Youth for Christ, and the National Board of Trustees for YFC/USA.

Ms. Culhane's well-rounded business and community efforts assist P•A•S Associates in working with clients to provide such services as customized Employee Policy Handbooks, Employee Maintenance Programs (off-site and on-site human resource assistance), human resource related training, Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Job Descrip­tions, Operating and Administra­tive Procedures Manuals, and Organizational and Compensation Surveys.

Ms. Culhane's rare gift for relational and substantive training has made her a popular choice by associations, private organizations and the public sector alike for training and presentations in the human resource field.

Dr. JUANITA WEBB, SPHR, Consultant, provides our client base with classification reviews, general human resources audits and consultation, harassment and discrimination investigation expertise, coaching and conflict resolution, compensation surveys, recruitment services and a wide variety of training services.

CARON McNEARNEY, SPHR, Associate Consultant, assists our clients in the area of general human resources assistance and consultation.

MARIA PAINE, SPHR, Associate Consultant, assists our clients in the area of general human resources assistance and consultation.

SHELLY BROWN, Human Resources Coordinator, works with the staff on special projects and training presentations.

KAREN BONANNO, Human Resources Specialist, works with clients in the areas of employee opinion surveys, salary surveys, background checks, exit interviews, compliance assistance, recruitment services and general human resources consulting.

DESIRAE SHIGEMATSU , Human Resources Coordinator, works directly with clients to assure their needs are met in the areas of policy development, general employee issues, recruiting, interviewing and hiring and assists in the marketing and coordination of training programs.

JULIE LABAUVE, Human Resources Specialist, provides clients with general human resources assistance, focusing in the areas of benefits and compensation related issues.